All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 233
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 5% of health insurance claims by construction staff relate to heart conditions
EXCLUSIVE: Some 5% of health insurance claims among employees in the construction and building sector were related to heart and circulatory diseases, according to construction sector employee benefits firm ECIS.Its claims data for January 2016 to November 2016 also found that 49% of health insurance claims related to musculoskeletal disorders, ...
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Neuropsychology and the workplace
By Simon Andrew – engagement directorThose who have chatted to me around the Benefex office might... might, possibly, maybe have heard me talk (casually, in passing) about my degree in psychology. Maybe. What has this got to do with employee benefits and the workplace? Well, quite a lot, if I’m ...
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to employee assistance programmes
The facts:What are employee assistance programmes (EAPs)?An EAP provides confidential information, support and counselling to employees with personal or work-related issues. The service is available around the clock by telephone or online, with a comprehensive EAP also providing access to face-to-face counselling where necessary.An EAP can also support an employer. ...
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ArticleBuyer's guide to corporate gym membership
The facts:What is corporate gym membership?This can be offered to staff by their employers on a paid-for or discounted basis, providing access to a gym, health club, leisure or sports centre, or even exercise classes, as part of a voluntary or flexible benefits package.Where can employers get more information?Visit the ...
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Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder in the workplace
By Sophie Gane “If you intervene early, you can reduce the length of a mental health-related absence by 18%” Joy Reymond, UnumHere’s what you can do as an employer to identify and alleviate the issues caused by SAD.What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?It’s a form of depression experienced during a particular ...
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How health cash plans can support employees suffering from the ‘winter blues’
Philip Wood, executive director of sales and marketing, Health ShieldIn 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 ...
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OpinionKaren Walker-Bone: Consider psychosocial factors when addressing musculoskeletal disorder risks
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), for example, back pain and arthritis, are very common and, alongside mental health conditions, cause most of the UK’s burden of sickness absence and long-term work disability.Work factors can increase the risk of MSDs. Interestingly, it is not only physical workplace exposures such as heavy lifting, pushing ...
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Case StudiesKeyline adopts proactive approach to physical health to reduce staff back pain
Construction organisation Keyline takes a preventative approach to employee health and wellbeing to minimise the risks of musculoskeletal back pain, which can be exacerbated by physical and manual labour, as well as sedentary, desk-bound working.The organisation, which has 1,200 employees across 65 sites in the UK, runs regular wellness sessions, ...
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ArticleHow to proactively address musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace
Need to know:Employers’ strategies should promote good musculoskeletal health in the workplace.Creating an open culture allows for continued conversations around musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and employee health.Employees should be encouraged to be active in the workplace and take advantage of initiatives such as on-site gyms and exercise classes.With the UK’s ageing ...
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Article75% of Yorkshire-based staff feel a supportive work environment would boost productivity
Three quarters (75%) of Yorkshire-based employee respondents believe a more supportive workplace environment would make them happier and more productive at work, according to research by Team Activ.Its survey of 500 office employees across Yorkshire also found that 18% of respondents suffer from stress or negative thoughts while at work.The ...
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ArticleLeeds Trinity University launches health and wellbeing programme for staff
Leeds Trinity University has launched a new health and wellbeing initiative for its 450 academic and support staff.The university has introduced a new online wellbeing portal, Juice, to provide staff with free access to fitness and nutritional advice, information and articles, designed to help employees manage and improve their health ...
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ArticleHealth Shield to acquire Prevent
Health cash plan provider Health Shield is to acquire health screening and occupational health organisation Prevent.The acquisition will provide Health Shield with further opportunities to grow within the employer health and wellbeing market, as well as broaden the organisation’s product offering and skills base.Both organisations' employer clients will be able ...
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Article57% would wear an employer-paid fitness band at work to monitor their health
More than half (57%) of employee respondents would be open to wearing an employer-paid fitness band or similar device during working hours to help monitor their health and wellbeing, according to research by Axa PPP Healthcare.Its research, which is based on a survey of 1,249 working UK adults as part ...
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ArticleWestfield Health to introduce sleep coaching sessions for its employees
Health insurance organisation Westfield Health is introducing sleep coaching sessions for its employees.The sleep coaching sessions, provided by James Wilson, a sleep behaviour and environment expert known as the Sleep Geek, will be available to the 200 employees based at the organisation's head office in Sheffield.The initiative aims to boost ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid experiences mindfulness
This isn’t something I ever thought I’d say: Big Bad Boss is going soft. He went to a benefits conference recently, and came back talking about mindfulness. Really? Personally, I am all for that; if we could just get the Higher Beings, our executive management team, to mellow out a ...
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ArticlePrecious Cells introduces stem cell storage benefit for its employees
Precious Cells has launched a new benefit for its 40 employees that allows staff and their families to cryogenically store their stem cells for free.The benefits scheme, Accellerate, includes adult stem cell storage for both employees and their family members, as well as cord blood and cord tissue storage if ...
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ArticleHow sustainable is wearable technology as a workplace benefit?
Need to know:Wearable technology should be fully incorporated into a health and wellbeing strategy rather than purchased to be used as a standalone perk.Wearable devices can support employees’ mental wellbeing, as well as their physical health.Technology is evolving to provide detailed analytics data.Wearable technology has revolutionised the fitness industry, with ...
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ArticleBloomberg and Deutsche Bank recognised for LGBT workplace policies
Bloomberg, Deutsche Bank (pictured) and Hasbro are among the organisations in the United States which have been recognised for workplace policies that provide equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) employees by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.These were among the 517 organisations which were awarded the top score ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Should employers support staff in lifestyle choices?
Last night I attended an event to promote the launch of Joe Wicks’ – the Body Coach’s – latest book. As you might expect, the majority of the people there were health and fitness converts, following his exercise and training plans, recipes and nutrition plans or both.Throughout the course of ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Virgin Atlantic holds wellbeing event for staff
EXCLUSIVE: Airline organisation Virgin Atlantic held a health and wellbeing event in November 2016 for its UK employees.The event featured a range of wellbeing information and activities for staff, with a number of providers on-site to offer expert guidance.This included eyecare information and a vision screening facility, provided by Specsavers ...