All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 213
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ArticlePiala introduces paid leave for non-smokers
Tokyo-based marketing support organisation Piala has introduced up to six days of paid leave for non-smoking employees in order to counterbalance the time spent by staff who take smoking breaks.The organisation, which has approximately 120 employees, launched the benefit to staff in September, and to date it has been taken ...
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Supplier articleWhy online doctors and GP helplines are a win/win for you and your employees
One million people a week cannot get an appointment with a GP and the current waiting times are the longest on record. With the number of people working excessive hours rising by 15% in recent years, it’s understandable that many employees feel they simply don’t have the time to go ...
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Supplier articleWhy employee back pain matters and five ways you can help improve it
Back pain is a pain in the, well, back. Unfortunately it’s a common problem, particularly the lower back variety which affects around 80% of adults at some point during their lives. In fact, lower back pain is so widespread, a recent study found it to be the biggest cause of ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Fitflop holds global step challenge for 200 staff worldwide
EXCLUSIVE: Global shoe retail organisation Fitflop is holding a global step challenge for its 200 employees in seven countries to improve employee health and wellbeing.The challenge, which started on 9 October 2017, was set up by the organisation’s employee feel good champions as part of Fitflop’s overall wellbeing strategy. The ...
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ArticleCity of Pittsburgh adds gender affirmation surgery to medical insurance plan
The City of Pittsburgh has extended its medical insurance coverage to include surgical treatments for full gender affirmation surgery.The benefit, which was announced by Mayor William Peduto on 19 October 2017, will apply to all city employees and their dependents who are enrolled in the city’s medical insurance plan.Employees can ...
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Get involved with National Baking Week
This week it is National Baking Week — and there is nothing more fun than baking a good cake! Did you know it’s actually good for your mental health too?You don’t have to be an expert and you don’t have to spend a lot of time doing it, there is ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: London Business School holds fitness sessions for staff
EXCLUSIVE: The London Business School has held fitness sessions for its 750 staff to help demonstrate how employees can fit regular exercise into their busy routines.The two fitness sessions, which were delivered by The Tonic, were held on 4 October 2017 for approximately 28 employees per hour-long session.The London Business ...
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AnalysisKey health and wellbeing messages to support staff in the run-up to Christmas
Need to know:Christmas can be a busy time for employees, so it is important for employers to acknowledge the mental, physical and financial pressures staff may be dealing with.A financial education and wellbeing programme delivered in the months leading up to Christmas may help to relieve financial stress and can ...
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Case StudiesVirgin Management encourages healthy habits using seasonal wellbeing messages
Virgin Management focuses on delivering physical, mental and social wellbeing messages and initiatives over the autumn months to encourage its 200 London-based employees to maintain healthy habits over the winter season, including over Christmas.The corporate management organisation uses a mix of communication channels, such as emails, posters and notifications sent ...
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Infographic: What actions are employers likely to take in relation to health benefits provision?
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid reviews her EAP
You can't help but wonder why some people have end up in the jobs they have. Take one of my contacts at Smarmy Consulting, Barry. I recently bumped into Barry at a networking event and he backed me into a corner to tell me about his new job. Unlike his ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Virgin Management hosts spin class to improve employee wellbeing
EXCLUSIVE: Corporate affairs organisation Virgin Management has hosted a spin class for employees and senior management to support employee wellbeing and help integrate senior leaders with the wider workforce.The Pack spin class, held on Tuesday 26 September, was held to align firstly with the organisation’s wellbeing strategy, which has been ...
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The important numbers in relation to cholesterol
It is overlooked how important your numbers are in relation to your cholesterol. Knowing these numbers can be a big factor in how you take care of your health. Did you know that an average person over 40 should be tested every five years?The NHS will provide you with a ...
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Supplier articleHow to help your employees engage with wellbeing strategies
By Richard Ellis, sales director at VivupIntroducing wellbeing initiatives into the workplace, such as smoking cessation or cycle to work schemes are a great way to encourage your staff to keep fit, but you also need to find ways in which to help your employees engage in these activities for ...
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Supplier articleThe importance of back-care awareness
Your back is an important muscle in your body. It has a level of strength and flexibility to carry you through your day that is phenomenal – however, because of this, it is also susceptible to problems. This week is back care awareness week so here at Health Shield we ...
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Article40% of expatriates do not have employer-provided medical benefits
Two-fifths (40%) of expatriate respondents say they are not provided with medical benefits by their employer, according to research by Cigna.Its 2017 Cigna 360 wellbeing survey: globally mobile individuals report, which surveyed 2,003 individuals who work in markets outside of their birthplace in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and ...
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ArticleFrench Post Office staff farm vegetables in office rooftop garden
Something for the weekend: Post Office staff in northern Paris have taken health and wellbeing in the workplace to dizzying new heights by growing their own fruit and vegetables in an office-based rooftop garden.The 900-square metre rooftop farm, which is surrounded by tower blocks, is manned by approximately 500 postal ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 97% include employee assistance programmes in mental health support
EXCLUSIVE: Nearly all (97%) employer respondents that have a strategy to support the mental health of their workforce cite an employee assistance programme (EAP) as part of this, according to research by Employee Benefits and Health Shield.The Employee Benefits/Health Shield Healthcare research 2017, which surveyed 121 employer respondents in July ...
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Supplier articleVideo: Simple steps to better employee wellbeing at work
by Nick Hudson, head of physical wellbeingAs the seasons change, it can be tough to know what sort of exercise to take part in. But research has shown - no matter what the weather - that there's a huge benefit to exercising outdoors. So whether you're fighting off the last ...
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Supplier articleFour simple breakfast tips for healthier and more productive employees
Many of your employees may be skipping breakfast and replacing it with a strong cup of coffee, but research shows that a hearty breakfast can really benefit your employees’ health and keep them more productive throughout the day. A 2016 report from the British Dietetic Association, estimates that up to ...