All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 235
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23: Health Shield industry insight: How health cash plans can support employees suffering from the ‘January blues’?
In 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 and anxiety, which can lead to reduced performance and ...
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ArticleTop tips for providing healthcare initiatives on a budget
Need to know:A thorough understanding of the workforce demographic will help to effectively target employee needs and reduce benefit spend.Existing services can be promoted to produce clear, easy-to-follow pathways for staff.Getting employees involved in internal networks, such as wellbeing champions, can be a strong engagement tool and help to keep ...
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AnalysisHow to create a workplace programme to incentivise healthy behaviour
Need to knowAn employer should pick a broad range of healthy behaviours to reward to avoid alienating groups of employees.Short challenges can help to improve behaviours but a continual programme will encourage more employees to adopt healthy habits for the long term.An employer should select rewards and incentives carefully; for ...
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Article54% value a good work-life balance more than pay and benefits
More than half (54%) of respondents value a good work-life balance above everything else in their jobs, including pay and benefits, according to research by Coople.Its survey of 2,000 UK employees also found that almost a third (30%) of respondents feel work has caused them to feel stressed and unhappy.The ...
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Three steps to maintain a health and wellbeing programme
by Luke Prankard, senior health and wellbeing consultant, Thomsons Online BenefitsFor employers, health and risk insurance is like placing a bet against the probability of a claim occurring. The problem is the rules, odds and pricing are set to enable insurers to control their risk and stay in business and ...
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ArticleLouise Ward: How can employers support wellbeing in the gig economy?
A growing number of employers in Britain support their staff with a variety of wellbeing initiatives. However, only permanent staff tend to benefit from the increasingly popular direct wellness programmes, such as subsidised gym membership, healthcare, lifestyle advice, and subsidised healthy meal options, as well as from professional and personal ...
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How can employers embrace the sandwich generation? Caring for the carers
Research from AXA PPP healthcare [1] shows that many businesses have not yet sufficiently adjusted to the changing nature of the workforce. Employers need to ensure that their policies, procedures and communications are geared up to meet the needs of the growing number of older workers, and in particular, that ...
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ArticleNational Day Nurseries Association launches health cash plan for staff
National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA) has launched a new healthcare cash plan for its 64 employees.The Yorkshire-based charity has provided all employees with access to the employer-paid benefit to enable staff to proactively manage their own health and wellbeing.The health cash plan, delivered in partnership with Sovereign Health Care, will ...
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Case StudiesReed Business Information offers staff personalised health and wellbeing programmes
Reed Business Information (RBI) created a health and wellbeing programme in 2014 to help employees to create their own support systems that enable them to enjoy a positive workplace experience.Lawrence Mitchell, marketing director and programme lead, says: “We set up the programme to enhance the energy and the performance of ...
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Should you offer health screening as an employee benefit?
Health screening is an assessment of your employees’ health and wellness, usually measures things such as blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and lifestyle habits (such as diet, smoking/drinking habits and so on), and gives your team an overview of their health.Health screenings can take place at your workplace, or at ...
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Article44% regularly feel stressed at work
More than four in 10 (44%) respondents regularly feel stressed at work, according to research by Benenden.Its survey of 2,000 employees also found that 87% of respondents blame their workplace for making them ill.The research also found:More than half (58%) of respondents find that worrying about work keeps them awake ...
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23: Denplan industry insight - Raising awareness of mouth cancer
November is the Oral Health Foundation’s Mouth Cancer Action Month, which shines the spotlight on the subject of mouth cancer and the importance of maintaining oral health and overall wellbeing. Mouth Cancer Action Month hopes to get more mouth cancers diagnosed at an early stage by educating people on the ...
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Article9% of women are comfortable discussing period pain with their boss
Just 9% of respondents would feel comfortable speaking to their boss about their period pain, according to research by YouGov and the BBC.The study, which surveyed 1,078 UK women, also found that 52% of respondents find that period pain affects their ability to work.The research also found:27% of respondents have ...
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Article80% do not take time off for stress-related illnesses
More than three quarters (80%) of respondents would not take time off work for a stress-related illness, according to research by Canada Life Group Insurance.Its survey of 1,006 full and time-part UK employees, also found that 90% of respondents have gone into work when feeling ill.The research also found:28% of ...
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How can dental plans provide a preventive health benefit for an employee?
When it comes to oral health, prevention is always better than cure. Prevention is not solely about tooth decay and gum disease. More and more, links are being found between oral health and general wellbeing. Employers with health and wellbeing on their agenda want to ensure their benefits are providing ...
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AnalysisHow to repurpose a health and wellbeing strategy to help manage musculoskeletal disorders
Need to know:Mental health can be closely interlinked with physical conditions, such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).Rehabilitation initiatives, such as modified duties and flexible working, are a key approach to reintroducing staff back into the workplace after an MSD-related absence.Wearable technology and health initiatives can be a useful tool for encouraging ...
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to group dental plans
The factsWhat are group dental plans?A dental plan is typically an insurance-based scheme that offers employees cover for various dental treatments, such as check-ups, fillings, crowns and bridges. The benefit can be provided as a fully funded perk, via a private medical insurance scheme or as part of a health ...
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Rises in Insurance Premium Tax
Mark Donaldson, protection, health and wellbeing customer service manager, Johnson FlemingA rise in the standard Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) rate from 6 to 9.5 per cent came into effect on 1 November 2015. With effect from 1 October 2016, IPT is set to increase again from 9.5 to 10 per ...
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Webinar explores the creation of a positive approach to mental health
Brits are 10 times more likely to talk to an employer about their physical health, compared to mental health issues and more than 40 per cent of employees working in larger-sized companies believe their employers don’t take mental ill health seriously. Mental ill health is a growing problem for UK ...
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Article68% go to work when ill
More than two thirds (68%) of employee respondents go into work when they are unwell, according to research by CV Library.Its survey of 1,300 UK employees also found that 68% of respondents feel guilty for taking sick days.The research also found:87% of respondents feel much less productive at work when ...