All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 224
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OpinionTom Godwin: Physical activity should become part of an organisation’s culture to boost staff morale
There has been a growing number of organisations in the UK that have physical activity and healthy eating as a core part of their occupational health policy. This involvement by employers in trying to create and promote the importance of healthy living to employees can help improve attendance, performance, and ...
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Article61% believe staff are not fully aware of the healthcare services available to them
Almost two thirds (61%) of people management professional respondents who work for an organisation that has a health and wellbeing strategy believe that employees are not fully aware of the healthcare services available to them, according to research by Axa PPP Healthcare.Its Realising the value of your health and wellbeing ...
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Article48% take steps to discourage presenteeism
Around half (48%) of employer respondents have taken steps to discourage presenteeism, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Simplyhealth.The 2016 Absence management survey, which surveyed 1,000 employers, also found that 72% of respondents have observed presenteeism in their organisation, and 29% have witnessed ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Redrawing boundaries in employer/employee relationships
How comfortable would you be offering relationship advice via the workplace? Would this be seen as a valuable source of support by employees or as crossing the boundaries of the employee/employer relationship?According to research published by Relate and Relationships Scotland, The way we are now: labour of love or labour ...
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Article48% are unaware of workplace sickness absence support
Almost half (48%) of respondents are unaware of any form of workplace support for sickness absence in their organisation, according to research by Canada Life Group Insurance.Its survey of 1,006 full-time and part-time employees also found that just 12% of respondents believe employee health and wellbeing is the top priority ...
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ArticleAbax introduces dedicated weekly exercise hour for UK staff
Telematics organisation Abax is allowing its 50 Peterborough-based staff to exercise for one hour a week during working hours to boost employee wellbeing.Employees can use their exercise hour for any physical activity, including working out with a personal trainer, taking part in group exercise sessions, heading out for a run ...
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to financial education
What is financial education? Financial education provides employees with information and guidance relating to financial matters. It can cover workplace benefits such as pensions, share plans and insurance products, as well as mortgage information and issues such as dealing with debt. Financial education aims to help staff have control over ...
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Article21% of managers have never spoken to employees with cancer about their illness
More than a fifth (21%) of respondents who manage employees who have had cancer have never spoken to them about their illness, according to research by Axa PPP Healthcare.Its survey of 500 UK managers who have managed an employee who currently has or has had cancer, also found that 20% ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Natixis holds wellness week for London staff
Natixis has held its second annual wellness week for its 430 London-based staff in order to support employees' health and highlight the wellbeing benefits available to them.The French bank, which operates globally, including in Paris, New York, London, Madrid and Milan, held its London wellness week between 10 and 14 ...
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23: Health Shield industry insight: How health cash plans can support employees suffering from the ‘January blues’?
In the New Year, employees return to work in their millions after a well-deserved Christmas break. Some come back refreshed with renewed vigour and resolutions to keep. But for others, the winter months can be a time of increased stress, depression and anxiety, which can lead to reduced performance and ...
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ArticleTop tips for providing healthcare initiatives on a budget
Need to know:A thorough understanding of the workforce demographic will help to effectively target employee needs and reduce benefit spend.Existing services can be promoted to produce clear, easy-to-follow pathways for staff.Getting employees involved in internal networks, such as wellbeing champions, can be a strong engagement tool and help to keep ...
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AnalysisHow to create a workplace programme to incentivise healthy behaviour
Need to knowAn employer should pick a broad range of healthy behaviours to reward to avoid alienating groups of employees.Short challenges can help to improve behaviours but a continual programme will encourage more employees to adopt healthy habits for the long term.An employer should select rewards and incentives carefully; for ...
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Article54% value a good work-life balance more than pay and benefits
More than half (54%) of respondents value a good work-life balance above everything else in their jobs, including pay and benefits, according to research by Coople.Its survey of 2,000 UK employees also found that almost a third (30%) of respondents feel work has caused them to feel stressed and unhappy.The ...
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Supplier article
Three steps to maintain a health and wellbeing programme
by Luke Prankard, senior health and wellbeing consultant, Thomsons Online BenefitsFor employers, health and risk insurance is like placing a bet against the probability of a claim occurring. The problem is the rules, odds and pricing are set to enable insurers to control their risk and stay in business and ...
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ArticleLouise Ward: How can employers support wellbeing in the gig economy?
A growing number of employers in Britain support their staff with a variety of wellbeing initiatives. However, only permanent staff tend to benefit from the increasingly popular direct wellness programmes, such as subsidised gym membership, healthcare, lifestyle advice, and subsidised healthy meal options, as well as from professional and personal ...
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Supplier article
How can employers embrace the sandwich generation? Caring for the carers
Research from AXA PPP healthcare [1] shows that many businesses have not yet sufficiently adjusted to the changing nature of the workforce. Employers need to ensure that their policies, procedures and communications are geared up to meet the needs of the growing number of older workers, and in particular, that ...
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ArticleNational Day Nurseries Association launches health cash plan for staff
National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has launched a new healthcare cash plan for its 64 employees.The Yorkshire-based charity has provided all employees with access to the employer-paid benefit to enable staff to proactively manage their own health and wellbeing.The health cash plan, delivered in partnership with Sovereign Health Care, will ...
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Case StudiesReed Business Information offers staff personalised health and wellbeing programmes
Reed Business Information (RBI) created a health and wellbeing programme in 2014 to help employees to create their own support systems that enable them to enjoy a positive workplace experience.Lawrence Mitchell, marketing director and programme lead, says: “We set up the programme to enhance the energy and the performance of ...
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Supplier article
Should you offer health screening as an employee benefit?
Health screening is an assessment of your employees’ health and wellness, usually measures things such as blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and lifestyle habits (such as diet, smoking/drinking habits and so on), and gives your team an overview of their health.Health screenings can take place at your workplace, or at ...
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Article44% regularly feel stressed at work
More than four in 10 (44%) respondents regularly feel stressed at work, according to research by Benenden.Its survey of 2,000 employees also found that 87% of respondents blame their workplace for making them ill.The research also found:More than half (58%) of respondents find that worrying about work keeps them awake ...