All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 224
-
Article96% of employers feel responsible for improving employee health behaviours
The majority (96%) of employer respondents agree or strongly agree that they are responsible for improving employee health behaviours, according to research by Aon Employee Benefits.Its UK health survey: September 2017, which surveyed 200 UK employers, also found that 77% of respondents are looking to improve on their existing health ...
-
Supplier articleThe top three causes of workplace stress and how to solve them
Our recent Mental Health in the Workplace Report revealed that more than four in ten (42.4%) employees suffer from stress. When we asked them to share the underlying cause of workplace stress; the top three reported reasons were:Increased workload (38.2%)Financial concerns (17.9%)Workplace bullying (9.5%)Given that more than half (55.3%) said ...
-
Supplier articleThe #metoo hashtag and the issue of sexual harassment
Kathryn Kendall, chief people officer, BenefexIf you’ve been online in the last week, you can’t have escaped the #metoo hashtag. A hashtag which is trending globally, used by individuals to identify themselves as victims of sexual harassment.Contrary to what you might have thought, the #metoo campaign isn’t new. It was ...
-
Supplier articleFour ways to help employees avoid winter illness
Last year 34 million working days were lost in the UK due to minor illnesses such as coughs and colds. It’s well known that colds are more common throughout winter, thanks to everything from seasonal gene changes to fluctuating temperatures. Indeed, one study found two-thirds of sick days take place ...
-
Supplier article
Spotlight on cancer awareness
While Movember takes the shine during November, did you also know that it is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month as well?Unfortunately, both lung and pancreatic cancer both have low survival rates, and lung cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK which is ...
-
Supplier article
Focusing on improving male health this Movember
The Movember Foundation has been running its charitable month Movember since 2003 and every year the event continues to grow in popularity. Whilst women raise awareness and vital funding for Cancer Research and Race for Life to make their mark — Movember is a chance for the male population to ...
-
Supplier article
Keeping stress levels to a minimum
Monitoring your employees’ stress levels is probably not likely to be at the top of your business’ list of priorities – but being supportive and helping your employees deal with stress can reduce absenteeism and improve employee retention.Today is National Stress Awareness Day. The World Health Organisation says that between ...
-
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 ...
-
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 ...
-
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 ...
-
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 ...
-
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 ...
-
Supplier article
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 ...
-
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 ...
-
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 ...
-
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 ...
-
Analysis
Infographic: What actions are employers likely to take in relation to health benefits provision?
!function(e,t,s,i){var n="InfogramEmbeds",o=e.getElementsByTagName("script"),d=o[0],r=/^http:/.test(e.location)?"http:":"https:";if(/^\/{2}/.test(i)&&(i=r+i),window[n]&&window[n].initialized)window[n].process&&window[n].process();else if(!e.getElementById(s)){var a=e.createElement("script");a.async=1,a.id=s,a.src=i,d.parentNode.insertBefore(a,d)}}(document,0,"infogram-async","https://e.infogram.com/js/dist/embed-loader-min.js");
-
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 ...
-
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 ...
-
Supplier article
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 ...