All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 234
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Article44% want employer support to make healthy lifestyle changes
Almost half (44%) of respondents would like their employer to help them make positive changes to their lifestyle, according to research by Bupa.Its survey of 2,000 UK employees also found that 85% of respondents believe their productivity would increase if they were able to stick to positive lifestyle changes.The research ...
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OpinionClaire Ginnelly: What to consider with the rise in insurance premium tax
In the Summer Budget 2015, Chancellor George Osborne announced that the standard rate of insurance premium tax (IPT) will increase from 6% to 9.5% from 1 November 2015.IPT is a tax on insurers and is added to general insurance products, such as car, home and travel cover, as well as ...
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9, Cigna: The importance of mental wellbeing in the workplace
Supporting employee mental health is a growing challenge for many employers. Around 70 million working days were lost to mental illness in 2013 at a cost of £70-£100bn to the UK economy, according to the Annual report of the chief medical officer, published in September 2014. Issues like anxiety, depression ...
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40, GymFlex: Re-examining inactivity in the workforce
Those who believe that inactivity causes obesity might be in for a shock: a long-term study by Exeter University, EarlyBird diabetes study, finalised in 2013, suggests it is actually the other way around. Consuming a fatty, sugary diet in the early years causes obesity, which in turn makes people inactive. ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Visualsoft offers staff free massages and flu vaccines
EXCLUSIVE: Visualsoft offered its 200 employees free therapeutic massages and flu vaccination vouchers as part of an initiative to highlight National Stress Awareness Day on 4 November.The web development organisation also provided its employees with free vitamins, supplied by the Boots Employee Wellbeing Scheme, as part of the initiative, which ...
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26 per cent take time off because of stress
More than a quarter (26%) of respondents take time off work due to stress, according to research by job listings website CV Library.Its survey of 1,100 employees also found that 61% of respondents feel strain in their place of work.The research also found: 25% of respondents do not know how ...
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ArticleEarly intervention reduces absence length by 17 per cent
Early intervention services can reduce the length of long-term sickness absences by 17%, according to research by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), commissioned by employee benefits provider Unum.Its Benefits of early intervention report, which is based on estimations of the annual cost of long-term sickness absence to ...
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OpinionLovewell's Logic: Why is illness still a taboo?
Two pieces of research out this week, however, made for worrying reading. First, a survey by National Accident Helpline found that 89% of respondents go into work when they are unwell. The main reasons for doing so ranged from money worries to pressure from bosses and colleagues.A further survey by ...
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Health cash plans
The latest analysis, news, case studies and opinion in relation to health cash plans.
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Healthcare and wellbeing
The latest analysis, news, case studies and opinion in relation to healthcare and wellbeing, covering areas such as corporate gym membership; support/counselling services; health insurance benefits; occupational health; wellbeing benefits; mental wellbeing; and health cash plans.
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Case StudiesWellbeing at Reed Business Information is led from the top
Reed Business Information’s (RBI) Living Well programme is designed to support the physical and psychological wellbeing of its 2,000 employees.It encompasses physical fitness, healthy eating, emotional wellbeing, and giving back through a strong charity agenda. The programme is led by global marketing director, Lawrence Mitchell.“As an ambitious [organisation] focused on ...
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ArticleEngine Group raises awareness via benefits fairs
EXCLUSIVE: Engine Group held a selection of employee benefits fairs earlier this month to coincide with its annual flexible benefits window.The largest of the fairs took place on 3 September at the marketing and advertising organisation’s Great Portland Street office, London, in an effort to raise awareness of the benefits ...
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AnalysisTaking care of international employees
Staff who are relocated overseas have special requirements, such as access to healthcare for both existing and new conditions. David Healy explains how insurers are supporting this important group of employees.Even with a supportive employer relocation package, moving abroad to work can sometimes be daunting for employees. Healthcare is always ...
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AnalysisWhat are the latest trends in occupational health?
If you read nothing else read this…Employers are working with occupational health to meet legal working requirements.Occupational health services can help an employee manage sickness absence and mitigate health risks.Technology is being increasingly used for management referrals and remote consultations.There are generally three types of occupational health model: outsourced remote ...
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Case StudiesBNP Paribas aligns multiple benefits schemes to achieve business vision
This challenge involved the alignment of benefits provision across seven core businesses to just one scheme in order to achieve the organisation’s vision. Ian Mackenzie, head of pension and benefits, explains that with seven businesses in the UK operating in different markets, each one has its own individual business challenges. ...
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ArticleLend Lease launches wellbeing days
Employee Benefits Live 2015: Lend Lease has introduced paid ‘wellbeing days’ for staff to use to rest and recuperate, so they can return to work and perform at their optimum level.The scheme has been launched on a trust basis, with staff expected to take one wellbeing day per quarter throughout ...
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23, 24: How can employers treat musculoskeletal disorders cost-effectively?
If you read nothing else, read this…Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and back pain are among the main causes of short- and long-term absences in the UK.Ergonomic assessments and physiotherapy services can help identify and treat MSDs.Physical activities, such as walking clubs and yoga classes, can help prevent the onset of MSDs.While ...
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ArticleParexel accredited for cancer support
Biopharmaceutical firm Parexel, which employs 18,660 staff, has been recognised for the support it provides to staff and their families in detecting cancer and supporting those coping with the disease.Parexel has been accredited as a CEO Gold Standard employer by the US-based CEO Roundtable on Cancer, a non-profit organisation that ...
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ArticleBalfour Beatty moves staff eyecare online
Infrastructure group Balfour Beatty has moved its employee eyecare benefits online with the introduction of e-vouchers. Over 1,000 employees have access to these vouchers, provided by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, which cover safety eyewear, sight tests, driver eyecare and DSE eyecare.The vouchers can be purchased and distributed electronically via the new ...
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ArticleUnum acquires National Dental Plan
Financial protection firm Unum has announced the acquisition of National Dental Plan (NDP) from Capita plc in a deal worth £31.7 million.The acquisition of the dental insurance provider, which remains subject to regulatory approval, will widen Unum’s portfolio of employee benefits.The deal will help both Unum and NDP to expand ...