All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 214
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Hero acquires UKWellbeing Coach
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 ...
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Supplier articleBuilding a healthy immune system in Winter
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 ...
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ArticleOver 40% cite health and wellbeing as key advantage of offering eye care
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, ...
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ArticleKavitha Sivasubramaniam: Adopting a holistic approach to emotional wellbeing
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 ...
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Supplier articleHelping your employees beat stress
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 ...
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How to use employee benefits schemes to encourage fitness at work
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 ...
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AnalysisHow to make return-to-work programmes effective for employees with MSDs
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 ...
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Case StudiesSheffield Children's Hospital uses physiotherapy provision to help employees with MSDs
Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (SCH) is one of the largest employers in south Yorkshire, comprising some 3,200 employees, including nurses, doctors, healthcare scientists, and administrative and clerical staff.With employees occupied in demanding jobs, in which they are relied upon to provide a high standard of care, SCH found by ...
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OpinionLaura Boothman: Workplace provisions for employees with arthritis
With around 600,000 people with arthritis currently missing out on the opportunity to work, it is clear that finding and staying in employment can be a challenge. However, there is plenty of evidence to show that working in the right job is good for us, whether that is financially, socially ...
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Supplier articleGet ready for Movember
Movember UK is a charity dedicated to tackling testicular cancer, prostate cancer, mental health and suicide prevention and improving the quality of life for men. Movember is every November and this year they have one goal, which is to stop men dying too young.The Movember Foundation states “the state of ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 39% do not know the cost of providing healthcare benefits
EXCLUSIVE: Nearly two-fifths (39%) of respondents do not know the approximate cost of providing healthcare benefits, an increase of 9% since 2017, according to research by Employee Benefits and Health Shield.The Employee Benefits/Health Shield healthcare research 2018, which surveyed 162 respondents and was published in August, also found that, of ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 87% cite reasonable cost as key influence when buying healthcare benefits
EXCLUSIVE: The majority of respondents (87%) state that reasonable cost is a key factor that influences their decision to buy or continue to offer healthcare benefits, a trend which continues from 2017, according to research by Employee Benefits and Health Shield.The Employee Benefits/Health Shield healthcare research 2018, published in August, ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 80% feel they should help employees with work-life balance
EXCLUSIVE: The majority (80%) of respondents believe they have a duty of care to encourage employees to achieve a sensible work-life balance. This is a 4% drop from last year, but is still consistently the number one obligation cited by employers over the past 13 years, according to research by ...
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Supplier articleCutting down on sugar in your diet
A shocking 26% of adults are classified as obese, and only 26% of adults consume five or more portions of fruit and vegetables a day. Further to this a horrifying 50% of sugar that children eat comes from sugary snacks and drinks.Sugar Awareness Week is running from the 12th-18th November ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Poll reveals pain points in dental health benefits strategies
A poll conducted by Unum among delegates at Employee Benefits Live 2018, which took place on 2 and 3 October 2018, has revealed that although 94% of respondents agreed oral health is an important component of a health and wellbeing strategy, 44% of employers do not offer dental cover.Andrew Bower, ...
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ArticleCisco US employees to be funded for egg and embryo harvesting
Technology organisation Cisco has announced the launch of a new range of health benefits for its US employees, including reimbursement for workers who want to harvest or store eggs, sperm and embryos.The family support reimbursement programme, beginning from 1 January 2019, will also include support for services to facilitate pregnancy, ...
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ArticleFour-fifths of UK office workers are sedentary for an average of 67 days a year
Over four-fifths (81%) of UK office workers spend between four and nine hours each day sitting at their desks, equating to an average of 67 sedentary days per year, according to research commissioned by business product organisation Fellowes.The survey of 1,250 office workers, conducted by Censuswide in April 2018, found ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 70% note success in improving health and wellbeing of staff
EXCLUSIVE: Most employers (70%) feel they have been successful in improving the health and wellbeing of staff, according to research by Employee Benefits and Health Shield.The Employee Benefits/Health Shield healthcare research 2018, which surveyed 162 respondents and was published in August 2018, also found that providing a duty of care ...
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Supplier articleHealthy eating in the workplace
Poor diet is a factor in one in five death around the world according to a study published by the Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation. [1] Diet is the second highest risk factor for early death after smoking. [2] Making healthy behavioural changes within the workplace can help employees ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Two-thirds provide support and counselling services to employees
EXCLUSIVE: More than two-thirds (69%) of organisations provide support and counselling services to some or all of their employees, making this the highest-ranking type of health benefit, according to research by Employee Benefits and Health Shield.The Employee Benefits/Health Shield healthcare research 2018, which was conducted in July and gathered 162 ...