All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 23
-
ArticleVienna and Copenhagen among best cities for working and wellbeing
Something for the weekend: Vienna, Copenhagen and Amsterdam have been found to be some of the best cities in the world to work in that are also good for employees’ wellbeing.Airline Icelandair analysed more than 100 of the most prominent cities in the world based on internet speed, the cost ...
-
Supplier articleThe HR Leadership Handbook: Proven Strategies for Facilitating a High-Performing Workforce
HR professionals wear many hats. For starters, you need to hire right, foster a thriving work environment, and navigate complex issues delicately. But where do you even begin?OnHand’s HR Leadership Handbook is your all-in-one guide to becoming the ultimate people champion. Inside, you'll discover:Expert tips on navigating complex issues like ...
-
ArticleJust 39% of HR decision-makers believe their wellbeing strategy meets staff needs
Just two-fifths (39%) of HR decision-makers believe their current wellbeing strategy adequately meets the needs of their workforce, according to research by benefits consultancy PIB Employee Benefits.Its survey of 1,000 senior HR decision-makers also found that just under half (49%) of large corporate respondents with more than 250 employees believe ...
-
Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Zappi
The benefits on offer at Zappi:PensionMaster trust with 3% employer and 5% employee contribution through net pay arrangement of full earnings not qualifying earnings.Healthcare and wellbeingPrivate medical insurance (PMI) scheme, employer funded, for all employees.Group income protection, employer funded, for all employees.In patient and out patient care through private medical ...
-
Case StudiesPodcast: Zappi offers a flexible employee experience for a global workforce
Listen: From its journey as a tech start-up through to a scale-up firm, consumer insights platform Zappi has turned its focus to remaining competitive while offering an attractive employee experience. In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Tom Holliss, chief people officer, discusses how Zappi builds on its ...
-
ArticleThreesixty Architecture enhances paid maternity and adoption leave
Threesixty Architecture has enhanced its maternity and adoption leave in a bid to tackle gender disparity within the sector.From 15 May, employees will be entitled to six months of fully paid maternity and adoption leave. Associate director Gina Colley helped shape the new policy, which is designed to support employees' ...
-
ArticleUniversity College of Estate Management rolls out mental wellbeing support
Reading-based University College of Estate Management (UCEM) has rolled out mental wellbeing support for its 350 employees.Through a partnership with Thrive Mental Wellbeing, the organisation’s employees will be able to access an app to prevent, detect and manage mental health conditions and stress. The resources available include daily check-ins, a ...
-
Article72% say mental health benefits are important in decision to stay with employer
Almost three-quarters (72%) of UK workers aged between 18 and 24 feel that mental health benefits and initiatives are an important factor when deciding whether to stay with an employer, according to research by healthcare provider Axa Health. Its 2024 UK mind health workplace report, which surveyed ...
-
Supplier articleEmployee Mental Health... Tips for finding #MomentsForMovement
Our mind and body are connected. What impacts one is often felt by the other. Movement helps work stress through our bodies, giving us an outlet and improving employee mental health. This year’s Mental Health Awareness Week campaign encourages us to move more for our mental health. ...
-
Article59% of managers have seen mental wellbeing impacted due to fewer resources
More than half (59%) of UK managers have reported that their mental wellbeing has been impacted as a result of being asked to do more with fewer resources, according to research by global benefits and reward platform provider Perkbox.Its survey of 2,000 UK managers also found that 49% said they ...
-
ArticleTribunal rules disabled Scottish government social care worker was discriminated against
An employment tribunal has found that a disabled team leader within the social care division of the Scottish government was discriminated against due to not receiving the necessary equipment to work.James Blair, who uses a wheelchair due to spondylitis, a degenerative spinal cord disease, joint condition Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and dyslexia, ...
-
ArticleVeolia, Aldermore and Vitality named on Sunday Times Best Places to Work list 2024
Resource management service Veolia, banking organisation Aldermore and health insurance firm Vitality have made the top 10 Sunday Times Best Places to Work list for 2024.To compile the list, the publication used 26 questions from WorkL’s employee engagement survey to find out what workers at very big, big, medium and ...
-
Article44% of staff now prefer hybrid working arrangements
Almost half (44%) of employees now prefer hybrid working arrangements over office-based and remote models, according to research by communications agency Marco.Its third annual Global Marco new consumer report, which was conducted in partnership with research technology organisation Cint, and surveyed more than 7,300 participants in Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, ...
-
Supplier articleInternational Nurses Day: A Day of Recognition and Appreciation
International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12th to acknowledge and honour the invaluable contributions of nurses worldwide. Despite the significant support nurses provide to others, recent findings from the NHS Staff Survey have highlighted the challenges they face.Shockingly, two in five NHS staff members report experiencing work-related stress (1), ...
-
ArticleThe top 10 most read articles between 3 - 9 May 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 3 - 9 May 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Tesco and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits – large employerSackers launches carer’s leave policy and commits to support neurodiversityTribunal strikes equal pay from BBC presenter claimsVirgin Media O2 rolls out staff ...
-
OpinionSamantha Dickinson: How to build and support a healthy workforce
Stress is an inevitable part of life. In the workplace it can build resilience, pushing individuals to adapt and perform under pressure, which leads to personal growth. However, when stress becomes overwhelming it leads to decreased productivity, burnout and debilitating health problems. Recognising and managing employee stress levels is crucial ...
-
Supplier articleWork-life balance... supporting the needs of working parents
Following on from last week’s Maternal Mental Health Campaign, we’re keeping the focus on working parents. We say working parents, but there will be a specific focus on working mums for reasons we’ll delve into during this blog. Work-life balance isn’t just about time; it’s about having ...
-
ArticleShowtown Blackpool rolls out play days and commits to making work fun
Showtown Blackpool, which is operated by the Blackpool Heritage and Museum Trust, has introduced quarterly play days and monthly feel better circles to create a workplace culture of success for its employees.Through the creation of a cultural programme that reflected its values as part of a year-long partnership with consultancy ...
-
Article75% used workplace schemes to access healthcare services through insurance
Of the 1.8 million employees who accessed healthcare services through health or protection insurance in 2022, 1.3 million (75%) relied on workplace-provided schemes to do so, according to research by the Association of British Insurers (ABI).Its Growing demand – increased use of health and protection services in 2022 report also ...
-
ArticleAbercrombie and Kent Travel Group launches paid global parental leave policy
Global travel business Abercrombie and Kent Travel Group has introduced a paid global parental leave policy in order to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture.The group, which has 2,500 employees in more than 55 offices around the globe, will provide a minimum of 18 weeks of paid parental ...