All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 23
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AnalysisHow can employers support employees’ mental wellbeing during the festive season?
Employers should be aware that the festive season does not mean the same thing to every employee.Creating a supportive, flexible work environment can help employees with increased stress and emotional challenges at this time of year.Providing employees experiencing loss and loneliness with opportunities to give back to the community can ...
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Article80% of staff believe sick pay above statutory rate is important
Two-fifths (80%) employees said the most important benefit to them is sick pay above the statutory rate, according to nresearch by Edays.The absence and leave management software provider asked UK employees which benefits matter most to them when considering a job offer. It found that 65% of respondents favour a ...
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Supplier articleFrog Systems launches wellbeing service for The Lowry: on-demand support for Manchester arts venue’s staff and volunteers
The Lowry, one of the largest arts venues outside London, has chosen Ashia from Frog Systems to help support the mental health and wellbeing of its staff and volunteers. In total 650 employees and volunteers will have access to Ashia, the wellbeing streaming service which has 1000s ...
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Supplier article5 ways to reduce employee stress at work
A recent State of the Global Workforce report found that stress levels at work are higher than ever before. The survey revealed that 44% of respondees experienced elevated levels of stress before filling in the report. In addition, a UK work-related report revealed that in Britain, 76% ...
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Supplier article8 reasons why education motivates benefit utilization
Benefit education plays a crucial role in improving the utilization of benefits, whether those benefits are related to finances, healthcare, social programs or otherwise, there are several reasons why education is instrumental in motivating global benefit utilization. The truth is benefits uptake is an ongoing challenge for ...
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ArticleBrewers Decorator Centres introduces neurodiversity policy
Decorators merchant Brewers Decorator Centres has launched a neurodiversity policy to support its workforce.Through the policy, the organisation, which has 1,500 employees, has committed to welcome and support any neurodiverse staff, customers, suppliers and others encountered through work, ensuring a diversity of cognitive approaches within an inclusive workplace and that ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 24 - 30 November 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 24 - 30 November 2023 were: Apple, Microsoft and UKG named World’s Best Companies of 2023Cumberland Building Society launches neurodiversity toolkitBoots completes £4.8 billion pension scheme buy-inFoster Denovo Group acquires benefits arm of Punter Southall AspireShell UK reports -31.4% to 38.9% mean ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid experiences a different office
Why is it always me that gets seconded to work on mergers and acquisitions? What makes it worse this time, is they have sent me to Coventry. Literally. I have to work there three days a week to help with preparing for the sale. It is ridiculous because the data ...
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ArticleUnhappy staff take nine more sickness days on average per year
Unhappy employees take nine more sickness days on average per year as opposed to their happier counterparts, according to new research by WPI Economics.Commissioned by employee benefits provider Unum UK, the survey of more than 4,000 UK employees revealed that this is costing the economy £11 billion per year through ...
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Supplier articleCombatting common lifting-based work injuries
If any part of your business involves manual labour, you will be well aware of the risks that come with it, not least injuries that can stem from incorrectly lifting a heavy item. For companies focused on construction, healthcare, warehousing or any industry that involves moving heavy ...
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Supplier articleMEN’S MENTAL HEALTH… THE IMPORTANCE OF PERMISSION
Like International Women’s Day, International Men’s Day 2023 aims to bring the themes and issues that impact men to the forefront of our minds. The 2023 theme for International Women’s Day was ‘Equity’, something women are still striving for in the workplace. For men, the tone is different, focusing on ...
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Case StudiesBenefits on offer at Northwood Hygiene Products
The benefits offered by Northwood Hygiene Products include:PensionTwo group personal pension (GPP) schemes, with employee contribution rates of either 4% or 5%, and employer contribution of 5% or 4%.Healthcare and wellbeingPrivate medical insurance (PMI) for certain employee groups, employer paid.Group income protection, a legacy benefit for certain employee groups, employer ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Northwood Hygiene Products focuses on staff wellbeing
Employee Benefits · Northwood Hygiene Products podcastListen: Manufacturing, supply chain and transportation firm Northwood Hygiene Products has more than 800 employees working in various locations across the UK in diverse job roles.In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, HR director Dawn Roberts discusses how the organisation supports the wellbeing ...
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ArticleCumberland Building Society launches neurodiversity toolkit
The Cumberland Building Society has launched a neurodiversity toolkit to help inform its workforce about neurodiversity and the challenges neurodiverse individuals face both in the workplace and day-to-day life.The toolkit includes stories of neurodiverse colleagues, information about the strengths and challenges of neurodiverse conditions and the benefits of neurodiversity in ...
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Supplier articleHow cholesterol checks can positively affect your workforce
Routine cholesterol checks on the NHS aren’t necessarily easy to come by these days. They are offered during health checks at key ages above 40, but many of the UK population aren’t aware of this and, even if they are, they often don’t have the time to ...
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ArticleApple, Microsoft and UKG named World’s Best Companies of 2023
Tech firms Apple and Microsoft, and HR, payroll and workforce management solutions provider UKG have been named as some of the World’s Best Companies of 2023 by Time magazine.To determine the list, Time partnered with Statista and evaluated firms based on employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability. Surveys were conducted ...
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ArticleIAG Loyalty launches financial wellbeing support for staff
Customer loyalty programme provider IAG Loyalty has introduced new financial wellbeing support for its more than 600 employees?as part of a drive to expand wellbeing assistance.Provided by AI-powered household money-saving tool Nous.co, the support is offered to IAG Loyalty employees through a subscription. The platform manages services including energy, mortgages, ...
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Supplier article5 ways anonymous employee feedback will increase your engagement levels
Ever wondered what turns a regular workplace into a hub of enthusiasm and innovation? Enter anonymous employee feedback – the simple secret that not only makes everyone feel heard and valued, but also turbocharges your engagement levels. Discover how the simple act of listening can turn improve ...
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ArticleGBS Automation introduces occupational health services
GBS Automation has launched occupational health services for its 25 employees in order to support their health and wellbeing.The firm specialises in the design and manufacture of industrial automation equipment for the fast-moving consumer goods industry, including baking equipment. As its employees are exposed to fabrication processes, chemicals and activities ...
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ArticleHow will the Autumn Statement 2023 affect pay, pensions and employee benefits?
Autumn Statement 2023: Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Autumn Statement speech in the House of Commons on Wednesday 22 November. A number of key announcements were made that will affect pay, pensions and benefits.Autumn Statement: Government announces plans to offer pension pot for lifeAutumn Statement: State pension ...