All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 202

  • waterjug
    Supplier article

    Make a change and try dry January

    2018-12-13T08:30:07Z

    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 ...

  • always-on economy
    Analysis

    How can employers meet the needs of employees in the always-on economy?

    2018-12-13T06:00:36Z

    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 ...

  • Zurich
    Case Studies

    Zurich increases access to benefits to help employees manage busy lives

    2018-12-13T06:00:15Z

    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 ...

  • festive-table
    Supplier article

    Maintaining healthy habits over the festive period

    2018-12-11T10:52:02Z

    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 ...

  • unpaid leave
    Article

    More than a third of parents take unpaid leave to care for sick children

    2018-12-06T10:55:55Z

    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 ...

  • Kavitha's keynote
    Article

    Kavitha’s keynote: Reducing sickness absence rates is a priority

    2018-11-29T16:20:03Z

    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 ...

  • fruit
    Supplier article

    Creating a healthier future for the corporates of tomorrow

    2018-11-28T10:14:21Z

    Diabetes UK have shockingly revealed that there are nearly 7,000 children and young adults under 25 with type 2 diabetes in England and Wales which is about 10 times the number reported before. The startling figures has combined the numbers of children seen by hospital specialists with those for the ...

  • Terry-Woolmer
    Article

    Nearly a third of organisations fail to measure long-term sickness absence

    2018-11-26T12:07:14Z

    Although just over half (56%) of organisations record their levels of long-term sickness absence, which refers to leave of 20 working days or more, almost a third (29%) do not, according to research by manufacturers' organisation EEF.The EEF health and work survey 2018, published in association with insurance provider Howden, ...

  • Liz-Egan
    Article

    Support line calls related to work issues after a cancer diagnosis increase by 74%

    2018-11-21T11:16:19Z

    Charity organisation Macmillian Cancer Support has reported a 74% increase in the number of calls to its support line that specifically centre around work-related issues, such as discrimination and dismissal, after employees receive a cancer diagnosis. This is based on 1,711 calls made between June 2017 and May 2018, compared ...

  • Breakspear park offers free diabetes screening to staff
    Article

    Breakspear Park offers free diabetes screening to staff

    2018-11-20T10:33:12Z

    Breakspear Park business park in Hemel Hempstead has offered all employees a free health screening for diabetes as part of a drive to raise awareness of the condition.The business park commissioned the charity Silver Star, which campaigns across the UK for diabetes awareness, to visit the offices on 14 November ...

  • Forster Communications
    Case Studies

    Forster Communications aligns wellbeing strategy with business goals

    2018-11-20T06:00:49Z

    Forster Communications, which has 20 permanent employees and around five consultants or freelancers, has linked its business strategy to three key development goals: sustainable consumption, fair work and health.Within this, the organisation has set specific health-related targets, such as keeping sick days below the industry average, providing access to education ...

  • Ewen MacPherson
    Opinion

    Ewen MacPherson: Health and wellbeing during organisational change

    2018-11-19T16:00:07Z

    For many organisations, wellbeing has just become a focus point, as the social movement around the topic gathers momentum. For Havas Media, however, health and wellbeing have been long-term strategic objectives for some time, under the guiding lens of the overall employee experience.It is widely accepted that most employees spend ...

  • AMCOGiffen
    Article

    AMCOGiffen rolls out nutrition programme

    2018-11-16T11:19:21Z

    Multi-discipline engineering organisation AMCOGiffen is rolling out a nutrition-focused wellbeing programme in its Barnsley head office after completing a successful five-month pilot with site-based employees at its Cumbernauld location.The programme, provided by SuperWellness, was piloted between March and July 2018 for Cumbernauld-based staff, and was introduced to help support employees ...

  • Joe-Gaunt
    Article

    EXCLUSIVE: Hero acquires UKWellbeing Coach

    2018-11-16T11:06:21Z

    EXCLUSIVE: Digital wellness provider Hero has acquired UK-based employee health, fitness and wellbeing organisation UKWellbeing Coach.UKWellbeing Coach, founded in 2012, provides a range of health and wellbeing services to UK businesses, such as health checks, health and wellbeing seminars and training programmes, bootcamps and screenings.The acquisition has been designed to ...

  • hot-bottle
    Supplier article

    Building a healthy immune system in Winter

    2018-11-13T15:51:17Z

    Winter can bring with it a wide variety of ailments including cold and flu season. Our immune system can take a hit in winter, which is why it’s essential to take care of it so that it wards off of germs, illnesses and diseases.Do plenty of exercise Many people feel ...

  • offering eye care
    Article

    Over 40% cite health and wellbeing as key advantage of offering eye care

    2018-11-07T11:28:11Z

    More than two-fifths (42%) of employers believe the biggest advantage of offering eye care to employees is improved health and wellbeing due to early detection of illnesses through eye examinations, according to research commissioned by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare.The survey of 507 HR decision makers, conducted by Opinium in July 2018, ...

  • emotional wellbeing week
    Article

    Kavitha Sivasubramaniam: Adopting a holistic approach to emotional wellbeing

    2018-11-05T06:00:14Z

    As our Emotional Wellbeing Week, in association with Aon Employee Benefits, draws to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the trends and issues currently shaping this area of the benefits market.Research has revealed that as many as 526,000 employees in the UK experienced stress, depression or ...

  • stress
    Supplier article

    Helping your employees beat stress

    2018-11-01T15:23:05Z

    Research by Forth has highlighted that 85% of UK adults are experiencing stress regularly [1] and 39% of UK adults admit they feel too stressed in their day to day lives [2]. International Stress Awareness Week is next week Monday 5th until Friday 9th November, and what better time to ...

  • Supplier article

    How to use employee benefits schemes to encourage fitness at work

    2018-11-01T08:30:06Z

    Many employees want to stay on top of their health and wellbeing, but either don’t have the resources or the know-how. Employers can play a big role in helping and encouraging employees improve their fitness.Improving employees’ health and fitness can have great benefits for organisations. It’s been well documented that ...

  • return to work
    Analysis

    How to make return-to-work programmes effective for employees with MSDs

    2018-11-01T06:00:42Z

    Need to know:Employers should be focused on prevention and early intervention to minimise long-term sick leave due to musculoskeletal disorders.Having a clear plan, with the goal of returning at its core, alongside a foundation of strong communication, is integral.Organisations should consider whether their internal processes, such as those around sick ...