All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 22
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Article17% invested in a diversity, equity and inclusion strategy in the past year
Despite three-quarters (72%) of HR directors stating that employee demands for a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategy are a major concern, just 17% introduced or invested in one in the past year, according to research by Barnett Waddingham.The risk, pensions, investment and insurance consultancy, which surveyed 300 HR directors ...
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ArticleAxa enhances work-life balance benefits in Greater China
Credit: Robert Way / Shutterstock.comInsurance firm Axa has has enhanced employee benefits for its employees in Greater China to promote work-life balance in the workplace and provide support at different life stages.From 1 January, the organisation increased paid co-parent leave from 20 days to 40 days. It will also offer ...
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OpinionAnna Schiavetta: Supporting menopause in the workplace
There remains a considerable lack of awareness or understanding of menopause. With menopausal women constituting the fastest-growing demographic in today’s workforce, it is fundamental for employers to be aware of the ways they can support their employees who are going through the menopause. There are crucial considerations for employers and ...
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ArticleEast Ayrshire Council accredited as endometriosis-friendly employer
Credit: David Gordon for East Ayrshire CouncilEast Ayrshire council has received endometriosis-friendly employer accreditation in recognition of the impact that the condition has on employees.The council has signed up to the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, run by Endometriosis UK, and pledged to create a working environment in which those with ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Accor Group launches new employee wellbeing benefit
Hospitality organisation Accor Group has introduced a new wellbeing benefit for its 4,500 UK employees.The benefit, Your Care Plus provided by Vivup, is a health management platform that supports employees’ physical and mental wellbeing with a range of products and services.The platform provides evidence-based interventions and support tools to help ...
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Supplier articleIreland auto enrollment
Next January, all going well, approximately 750,000 workers in Ireland will start being automatically enrolled into a new workplace pension scheme that will be co-funded by their employers and the State.The scheme is aimed at addressing the national pension coverage gap. It’s estimated that just 56% of the working population ...
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Case StudiesBigChange highlights health and wellbeing benefits during winter months
BigChange looks after its employees’ health and wellbeing not only during the winter months but throughout the year through a variety of benefits and support.Based in Leeds and employing 235 staff, BigChange is a management software service used by field service workers and back office personnel at more than 2,000 ...
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AnalysisHow to support employees’ health and wellbeing in the winter months
Regular breaks during working hours can help to avoid burnout and boost employees’ physical wellbeing.Employers can support employees suffering from seasonal affective disorder by rearranging the workplace to maximise natural light or enable them to sit near a window.Organisations can implement discount schemes that save employees money on essentials to ...
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Supplier articleTop tips for employees retiring in 2024
The current economic environment is causing disruption to the retirement plans of many. It is important that those retiring in 2024 understand their options, make informed decisions, and avoid making mistakes with their hard-earned savings.To help, WEALTH at work, has created a list of top tips for employees who are ...
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Supplier articleTips to help employees take control of their finances in 2024
According to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)[1], 10.9 million adults in the UK (21%) felt that keeping up with their bills and credit commitments was a heavy burden, which was up 3.1 million compared to the 7.8 million the year previous (15%). The Bank of England has also recently reported ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 8 - 14 December 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 8 - 14 December 2023 were: Aldi increases employee pay to at least £12 an hourB&Q to roll out higher hourly rate of pay in January 2024PWC introduces neurodiversity training programmeNew family-friendly regulations set to take effect on 6 April 2024Employee Benefits ...
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Case StudiesBenefits on offer at Gripple
Benefits offered by Gripple:Pension and group riskAll employees are enrolled into a non-contributory pension, with 15% employer contribution. Employees can top up using salary sacrifice arrangement.Group income protection, employer funded for all employees.Critical illness insurance, employer funded for all employees.Share schemeEmployee ownership model that awards all employees shares in the ...
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ArticleLondon Metropolitan University enhances parental leave
Credit: Alex Yeung / Shutterstock.comLondon Metropolitan University has enhanced its parental leave as part of its commitment to nurture an environment where staff can thrive both professionally and personally.The updated policies now allow qualifying staff to take 52 weeks of fully paid maternity and adoption leave, which is double its ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Gripple's employee ownership model helps to build engagement and motivation
Employee Benefits · Gripple podcast interviewListen: In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Katrina Ritchie, people and culture director at Gripple, discusses how the organisation's employee-ownership model helps to build engagement and motivation among staff.Ritchie discusses the benefits that come from operating this model, especially those that cover employee ...
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ArticleSevern Trent Services implements mental wellbeing support for staff
Water and wastewater services supplier Severn Trent Services has introduced workplace mental wellbeing for its employees.Through a partnership with Thrive Mental Wellbeing, Severn Trent Services’ employees will be able to access anonymous and confidential support services via a free confidential app, such as cognitive behavioural therapies, meditation sessions, goal-based activities ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Awards 2024 open for entries
The Employee Benefits Awards 2024 are now open for entries, celebrating and honouring excellence in the HR, reward and benefits community.Set to take place on Friday 14 June 2024 at the HAC London, the event of the year for the reward, benefits and HR community recognises excellence and celebrates the ...
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ArticleBNP Paribas?Corporate and Institutional accredited as menopause-friendly
Financial services firm BNP Paribas?Corporate and Institutional Banking UK has received menopause-friendly accreditation.The menopause-friendly accreditation, which was established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, recognises practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. To achieve accreditation, employers are assessed by an independent panel and must demonstrate effectiveness through their culture, policies ...
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ArticleHalf of HR teams to prioritise preparing for AI's impact in 2024
More than half (55%) of HR teams say their top priority for 2024 will be preparing their organisation for the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, according to research by digital services and payments platform Edenred.Its annual People barometer 2023 also found that in 2024, 43% of respondents will ...
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AnalysisHow to support employees with neurodiverse conditions
Some neurodiverse conditions can be considered a disability under the Equality Act 2010, so employers have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments.Employers can put tools in place to holistically support neurodiverse employees’ mental wellbeing.Biases in performance evaluations or promotion should be removed as they are not conducive to a ...
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Case StudiesBrewers Decorator Centres supports and values neurodiverse staff
Decorators merchant Brewers Decorator Centres demonstrates support for its neurodiverse employees through a dedicated policy that recognises the strength and opportunities a workforce of this kind can bring.The organisation, which has more than 200 sites across the UK and Jersey and 1,500 employees, introduced a neurodiverse policy in written, video ...