All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 238
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Article37% do not trust employers not to use wearable technology data against them
More than a third (37%) of respondents do not trust their employer not to use the data from wearable technology against them in some way, according to research by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC).Its survey of 2,370 UK employees also found that 55% of respondents would use wearable technology in the workplace and ...
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ArticleCapita sees 200% increase in engagement with health and wellbeing campaign
Capita achieved a 200% increase in employee engagement with its health and wellbeing campaign following a four-week engagement initiative.In November 2015, the organisation launched its Health and Body MOT campaign with the aim of engaging staff with their wellbeing and driving take up of the health screening available to them ...
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Carer friendly: time for employers to wake up?
Over the years we have written extensively on the subject of working parents and childcare on this blog. For this we make no apology, as this topic is often under-reported and the impact on employer and employee alike is often not fully appreciated. For more on this topic please see ...
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Article41% report increase in long-term sickness absence in manufacturing sector
More than four in ten (41%) employer respondents in the manufacturing sector reported an increase in long-term sickness absence in the last two years, according to research by EEF, the manufacturers’ organisation, and Jelf.The EEF/Jelf Sickness absence survey 2016, which surveyed 306 organisations in the manufacturing sector, also found that ...
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Article86% go into work with an infectious illness
More than eight in 10 (86%) respondents will go into the workplace with an infectious illness, according to research by GP video consultation service Pushdoctor.co.uk.Its survey of 1,014 UK employees also found that 88% of respondents feel uncomfortable phoning in sick when ill.The research also found:Almost a quarter (24%) of ...
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OpinionNina Goad: Sun awareness education is first step to preventing excessive UV exposure
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the UK. Each year there are 250,000 new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer and 13,000 new cases of melanoma skin cancer within the UK, and these statistics are rising.UV radiation, as found in sunlight and sunbeds, is a well-known cause ...
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Case StudiesA-one+ advocates sun safety through summer health campaign
Integrated highways service and solutions provider A-one+ employs more than 1,000 people carrying out maintenance, incident response and engineering projects on behalf of Highways England. With so many of its employees working outdoors, it launched a summer health campaign in 2015. Emma Hughes, network intelligence technician and lead health advocate ...
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AnalysisWhat to include in a workplace summer health campaign
Need to knowEmployers can promote sun safety and help employees hydrate; dehydration causes headaches, dizziness and can affect performance.Employers can take advantage of the good weather to encourage employees to get active outdoors.They can flag up country-specific advice and GP helplines to help employees stay healthy on holiday.Warmer weather, longer ...
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Article52% never leave the office at lunchtime
More than half (52%) of respondents never leave the office at lunchtime, according to research by the National Charity Partnership, a collaboration between the British Heart Foundation, Diabetes UK, and Tesco.The survey of 2,000 employees also found that 24% of respondents regularly work through their lunch breaks.The research also found:32% ...
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Strong results from BHSF
Birmingham-based BHSF, the health and wellbeing business, has seen strong growth again in 2015. Total revenue across the Group grew by 6.2% and the bottom line was a strengthening of the group’s reserves by £967,000.BHSF’s health insurance business saw new insurance applications up by 12% and this strong growth has ...
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BHSF acquires Newhall Medical Practice
The Birmingham-based health and wellbeing group, BHSF, has announced the acquisition of The Newhall Medical Practice Limited from 27 May 2016. This is the seventh such purchase by BHSF since 2012 as it seeks to grow its occupational health (OH) division to provide nationwide coverage.BHSF can trace its roots back ...
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Article71% do not have policies to deal with employee cancer diagnoses
More than two thirds (71%) of employer respondents do not have any HR policies in place when it comes to communicating with or managing employees who have a cancer diagnosis, according to research by cancer detection services provider Check4Cancer.Its Cancer in the workplace 2016 report, which surveyed 500 HR professionals, ...
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Should you offer an employee assistance programme?
Why should I have an Employee Assistance Programme?An (EAP) could be the benefit that you need to help your team feel comfortable and well looked after at work. An Employee Assistance Programme is a form of employee benefit that can be designed to address stress, anxiety and personal problems, in ...
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OpinionDavid Batman: The whole of person approach to employee health
In the complex modern business environment, people managers need to promote a comprehensive approach to health and wellbeing. In particular, they face challenges as they address issues related to psychological health, such as anxiety and stress.21st century challenges Times have changed for people managers. Previously, the emphasis was on managing ...
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OpinionDavid Cartwright: Steps to a clear view of eye regulations
Research conducted by the trust shows that, on average, office workers each spend an eye watering 3,000 hours a year staring at screens. So it is probably no surprise 90% say they regularly suffer ‘screen fatigue’, which includes headaches, sore or tired eyes, impaired colour perception and blurred vision.To combat ...
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OpinionSally Weston-Price: Oral diseases can affect general wellbeing
Sadly, oral diseases are still commonplace in the UK with the Adult dental health survey 2009, from the Health and Social Care Information Centre showing almost a third of adults have obvious tooth decay and nearly a half have signs of gum disease. It is important to remember that the ...
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OpinionShaun Davis: Royal Mail puts focus on musculoskeletal support and prevention
As we know, all employers have a duty of care to protect their employees from developing musculoskeletal disorders due to their work. Royal Mail takes this responsibility very seriously and places the safety, health and wellbeing of its people as the highest priority.Collecting, sorting, distributing and delivering letters and parcels ...
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ArticleTaking a holistic approach to health and wellbeing
Employee health and wellbeing is now firmly on the business agenda. The days of simply offering private medical insurance, perhaps complemented by a health cash plan, are long gone as employers increasingly look to support, and engage with, employees’ holistic health and wellbeing needs.Instead, the role employers have to play ...
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ArticleMetLife UK launches Global Corporate Challenge for staff
MetLife UK is offering staff the opportunity to take part in a 100-day wellness challenge, which aims to support employee health and performance.Approximately 189 UK staff are participating in the 2016 Global Corporate Challenge (GCC), which will see them compete against 50,000 teams around the world, including 1,200 MetLife employees ...
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ArticleBuyer's guide to private medical insurance 2016
The facts:What is private medical insurance?Private medical insurance (PMI) is a health insurance that covers employees for the treatment of curable, short-term medical conditions or accidents. Cover can include consultations, diagnostic tests, and in-patient and out-patient procedures.What are its origins?The roots of PMI can be traced back to the late ...