All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 213
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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 ...
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Supplier articleCreating a healthier future for the corporates of tomorrow
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 ...
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ArticleNearly a third of organisations fail to measure long-term sickness absence
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, ...
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ArticleSupport line calls related to work issues after a cancer diagnosis increase by 74%
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 ...
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ArticleBreakspear Park offers free diabetes screening to staff
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 ...
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Case StudiesForster Communications aligns wellbeing strategy with business goals
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 ...
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OpinionEwen MacPherson: Health and wellbeing during organisational change
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 ...
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ArticleAMCOGiffen rolls out nutrition programme
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 ...