All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 234
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Looking at the bigger picture of workplace wellbeing
In the final week of our Workplace Wellbeing month, we look at the bigger picture of total wellbeing.Our recent Working Well survey shows that employers are increasingly seeing the importance of other areas of wellbeing – including fostering strong social ties and community involvement – to their employees living healthy ...
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Article33% feel pressure not to take time off work for a doctor's appointment
A third (33%) of respondents cite pressure not to take time off from work as the reason for cancelling, missing or postponing an appointment with a GP, according to research by Doctor Care Anywhere and YouGov.The survey of 1,010 middle managers and employees in private organisations also found that 37% ...
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ArticleInsurance premium tax to rise to 12%
Autumn Statement 2016: The standard rate of insurance premium tax (IPT) is to increase to 12% from 10% from June 2017.The rise was announced by Chancellor Philip Hammond in his Autumn Statement speech today (23 November).This increase is designed to raise revenue to help fund the commitments made by Hammond ...
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Article53% believe employers that offer dental insurance care more about staff wellbeing
More than half (53%) of respondents believe that an organisation that offers dental insurance as an employee benefit cares more about its employees’ wellbeing than an organisation that does not offer this, according to research by Unum Dental.Its survey of 1,000 full-time employees also found that 48% of respondents under ...
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A mindful approach to emotional health
Continuing Workplace Wellbeing month, Xerox HR Services are turning focus to the emotional side of wellbeing —a top priority amongst employers who took part in the Working Well survey, second only to the more traditional element of physical wellbeing.The range of wellbeing options now offered demonstrates a strong understanding by ...
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Supplier article
It is time to wake up to workplace wellbeing
Eighty-three per cent of global organisations aspire to have a strong culture of wellbeing. So this month, Xerox HR Services is focusing on ways to help improve employees’ total wellbeing. And better outcomes for employees means better outcomes for employers.Read about the latest trends in the Global Wellbeing Survey reportXerox ...
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ArticleBupa to acquire Oasis Dental Care
Healthcare organisation Bupa is to acquire private dental care organisation Oasis Dental Care.Bupa will acquire Oasis Dental Care from Bridgepoint, a European private equity group, in a £835 million transaction.The acquisition forms part of Bupa's strategy to offer high quality dental services. Following the transaction, Bupa will have a network ...
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Article31% cite financial issues as the top cause of stress
Just under a third (31%) of employee respondents cite finances and money as the top cause of stress, according to research by BHSF Employee Benefits.Its Breaking the cycle report, which surveyed 1,000 full-time and part-time UK employees, also found that 63% of respondents are kept awake at night and are ...
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Article33% do not offer employees support for dementia
A third (33%) of respondents state that their employer does not offer any additional help or support for staff with dementia, according to research by PMI Health Group.Its survey of 1,197 British employees aged between 18 and 64 years old, also found that 7% of respondents either have or work ...
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ArticleHow can staff fitness impact absence management?
Need to know:Employees who have an active lifestyle are more likely to fend off illnesses and diseases.A health and wellbeing initiative should be targeted at all staff, not just those who are already physically active and engaged with fitness.Investing in employee health can have knock-on effects on productivity, as well ...
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Case StudiesIris Worldwide uses an on-site personal trainer to encourage physical activity
Marketing and advertising organisation Iris Worldwide launched a physical activity programme five years ago for the 400 staff in its London-based head office, with the aim of energising and motivating employees who were putting in long hours tackling a demanding workload.Partnering with 9tolife, Iris Worldwide has an on-site personal trainer ...
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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 ...