All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 202
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ArticleAIG Life completes acquisition of insurance provider Ellipse
Insurance organisation AIG Life has completed the acquisition of Ellipse, a specialist group life, critical illness and income protection provider in the UK, following the receipt of required regulatory approval.The terms of the purchase, from German reinsurance organisation Munich Re, have not been disclosed.AIG Life now intends to distribute both ...
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Supplier articleAffordable benefits for SMEs
There is nothing more important than a healthy and happy workplace, because a failure to establish a culture that encourages wellness could result in wandering eyes and difficulties when it comes to recruitment. Investing in wellness can increase employee engagement, reduce absenteeism, retain staff, improve productivity and morale.Employee wellness should ...
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ArticleBoundless wins Best employer at Best Business Awards
Boundless, an events and experiences club for public sector workers, has won Best employer and Best health and safety at the 2018 Best Business Awards.The Brighton-based organisation was commended by a panel of independent judges for putting people at the heart of its cultural transformation over the last four years.Sir ...
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ArticleMore than half of employees feel psychologically unsafe in the workplace
Globally, more than half (52%) of employees have encountered workplace bullying and felt psychologically unsafe at work, according to research by learning organisation City and Guilds Group.The study, drawn from an online survey of 1,000 leaders, managers and employees by Censuswide in October 2018, also revealed that only one in ...
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ArticleFirmenich receives Edge certification for gender parity commitment
Perfume organisation Firmenich has been awarded certification from assessment body Economic Dividends for Gender Equality (Edge), in recognition of its commitment to gender parity in the workplace.The certification followed an assessment of data and processes, as well as a survey of the organisation’s 7,000 employees, based in 66 facilities worldwide.Gilbert ...
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OpinionHina Belitz: Harassment and bullying - employers are letting themselves down
In a dramatic wake-up call for the legal profession to examine its culture and working practices, the preliminary findings of a recent International Bar Association (IBA) survey, revealed in October 2018, found that bullying and sexual harassment are rife.According to more than 5,000 lawyers in 120 jurisdictions, one-third of male ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Mace hosts wellbeing week for 6,300 global staff
EXCLUSIVE: Construction and facilities management organisation Mace hosted a wellbeing week for its 6,300 worldwide employees in November 2018, to help launch its annual engagement and wellbeing survey, as well as to align with its five-year health and wellbeing plan.Mace has employees operating in over 40 countries, with more than ...
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ArticleGovernment announces workplace reforms to protect rights of modern workforce
The government has unveiled plans for a range of workplace reforms designed to improve the rights of workers on zero-hour contracts, agency employees and those working in the gig economy.Business secretary Greg Clark said: "Today's largest upgrade in workers' rights in over a generation is a key part of building ...
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Supplier articleHow to keep up employee morale in January
Going back to work in January after the festivities can be quite challenging. A combination of bad weather, Christmas costs and strict New Year’s resolutions can cause low employee morale. Keep employee morale high in January by offering fun incentives, such as:Help with healthy New Year’s resolutionsIf your employees are ...
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ArticleMore than a quarter of flexible workers say they are now doing more hours
More than a quarter (27%) of flexible workers say they put in more hours than when they were tied to a traditional schedule, according to research on behalf of the Association of Accounting Technicians (ATT).The survey of 1,500 flexible workers, conducted by OnePoll in November 2018, also revealed that a ...
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Supplier articleChange your unhealthy habits this New Year
A shocking one in four adults are affected by obesity and only 26% of adults consume 5 or more portions of fruit and vegetables a day. One in six young people eat fast food twice a day and there are now 56,638 takeaways in England.Obesity can lead to many serious ...
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ArticleFour-fifths of organisations say Wednesday afternoons off would boost productivity
More than half (52%) of employers say a four-day week would not be of benefit to them, but four-fifths (80%) believe giving staff Wednesday afternoons off would boost productivity, according to research commissioned by behaviour change consultancy Kin and Co.Some organisations, including Gloucestershire-based public relations agency Radioactive PR, have extended ...
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ArticleTSB signs TUC's Dying to Work charter in support of terminally ill workers
Banking organisation TSB has become a signatory of the Dying to Work charter, developed by trade union body the Trades Union Congress (TUC) as part of a campaign to support employees living with terminal illness.The charter asks employers to be supportive and understanding of staff following diagnosis, and to provide ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid reviews health and mobility
Big Bad Boss invited them. World Healthcare Optimum (WHO) is not one of the usual international health insurers, yet they tell us they have been caring for expats for more than 25 years. They go on to boast that they are leaders in the market. Really? I’ve never heard of ...
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Supplier articleMake a change and try dry January
The festive season can often result in lots of indulgences, especially alcohol related. Why not take a break next month and participate in Dry January? Dry January is the UK’s one-month booze-free challenge where you can save money and feel great.Did you know that?To keep health risks from alcohol to ...
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AnalysisHow can employers meet the needs of employees in the always-on economy?
Need to know:The potential for 24/7 availability can be a boon to both individuals and employers, but can also be detrimental when it comes to work-life balance and productivity.Enforced disconnection can help employees get a full break, but employers should not overlook the positive aspects of being able to connect ...
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Case StudiesZurich increases access to benefits to help employees manage busy lives
Insurance organisation Zurich has approximately 4,500 permanent staff in the UK. In the second half of 2017, internal research revealed a pressing need to upgrade its benefits programme.Steve Collinson, UK head of HR at Zurich, explains: “Instead of us as an organisation deciding what to offer, we did a really ...
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Supplier articleMaintaining healthy habits over the festive period
The festivities have begun! Christmas parties are in full swing, the mince pies are coming out and nightly outings with friends are now a regular occurrence. The holiday season can often see the fall of many healthy habits; therefore, it is important to make a conscious effort to keep them ...
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ArticleMore than a third of parents take unpaid leave to care for sick children
More than a third (36%) of parents are having to take unpaid leave from work to look after sick or injured children, according to research commissioned by benefits provider MetLife UK.The survey of 1,209 working adults, carried out by Consumer Intelligence in July 2018, also found that 44% of parents ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Reducing sickness absence rates is a priority
Earlier this week, we reported that almost a third (29%) of organisations do not record their long-term sickness absence rates, bringing the issue of employee health into the spotlight once again.The EEF health and work survey 2018, carried out by manufacturers’ organisation EEF, in association with insurance provider Howden, also ...