All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 26
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Supplier articleUnlock New Revenue and Productivity Through ED&I Actions with OnHand’s Latest Impact Webinar
Join OnHand and a host of ED&I experts for an online webinar on 30 April at 11AM all around equity, diversity, and inclusion. Navigating ED&I can be tricking. That’s why OnHand is hosting ‘Beyond Diversity: Unlocking New Revenue & Productivity Through ED&I Actions’. Come along to a ...
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Supplier articleNeurodiversity at work... supporting the people behind the label
There’s much discuss about neurodiversity at work beyond the reasonable adjustments employers should make and employee rights. Let’s explore the people behind the label, what it means to grow up under the neurodiversity umbrella, and how to ensure your workplace is truly inclusive and supportive. Antonia Haines, ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 5 - 11 April 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 5 - 11 April 2024 were: Three and Superdrug shortlisted for Best benefits to support diversity, equity and inclusionRoadchef rolls out payroll and financial support for UK employeesCrawford and Company launches carers’ policy and frameworkPrinces introduces enhanced carers’ leave for UK employeesBurberry ...
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Supplier articleLittle by little, we can reduce workplace stress
April is stress awareness month, and #LittleByLittle, we’re doing our bit to help businesses reduce workplace stress. While we’ll always say that stress can be a motivating force, prolonged periods of excessive stress levels can lead to severe problems. Read on to discover five ways to manage ...
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ArticleAge UK and Barratt Developments shortlisted for Best benefits to support menopause
Charity Age UK and housing business Barratt Developments have been shortlisted in the category Best benefits to support menopause at the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.This award was created to celebrate a benefits offering that supports staff with their menopause journey, such as a new range of supportive initiatives, training and ...
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ArticleAlzheimer’s Society rolls out workplace mental wellbeing support
Charity Alzheimer’s Society has rolled out mental wellbeing in the workplace support for its UK employees.Through a partnership with Thrive Mental Wellbeing, the charity’s employees will be able to access mental health support and digital therapy through a free confidential app, which was built around the prevention, early detection and ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 29 March - 4 April 2024
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 29 March - 4 April 2024 were: Greggs reports 10.49% mean gender pay gap for 2023Anchor and Cadent Gas shortlisted for Best alignment of benefits to business strategyAxa extends global support benefits to UK employeesBaker Hughes unifies global benefits proposition with core ...
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Article29% would not cope financially if diagnosed with a critical illness
Almost one-third (29%) of parents with young children do not feel at all confident in their ability to cope financially if diagnosed with a critical illness, according to research by life and pensions mutual insurer LV=.Its second annual Reaching resilience report, which surveyed 4,000 UK adults, also found that the ...
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ArticleAxa extends global support benefits to UK employees
Insurance firm Axa has extended the support benefits available to UK employee who are parents, carers, experience the loss of a baby or are victims of domestic abuse from this month.Through its We Care programme, UK employees will be entitled to eight weeks of paid co-parent leave, an increase of ...
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OpinionSarah Tahamtani: Advice on menopause as a potential disability
Over the years, menopause has often been stigmatised and seen as a taboo both in and out of the workplace, leading to many women facing discrimination. This group represents a significant proportion of the workforce and attention needs to be paid. While there has been progress, more can still be ...
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ArticleGreenwich Leisure workers receive 20% sick pay increase
Workers employed by Greenwich Leisure (GLL) are set to receive a 20% increase in sick pay following a day of industrial action last week.From this month, the social enterprise has agreed to increase sick pay for all of its employees, including its leisure workers across the UK.This follows a 24-hour ...
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ArticleExclusive: 76% of UK employers measure impact of supporting staff health
More than three-quarters (76%) of employers measure the impact of supporting the health and wellbeing of their staff, according to research by Group Risk Development (Grid).The industry body for the group risk sector, which surveyed 500 HR decision-makers, found this is an increase on the 51% of respondents which measured ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Superdrug offers a comprehensive benefits package to meet staff wellbeing needs
Employee Benefits · Superdrug podcastListen: With 13,000 employees working in offices and more than 780 stores in the UK and Ireland, retailer Superdrug recognises that one of the most important aspects of its reward strategy is to offer its staff benefits that will be of value to each of them ...
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Supplier articleIs an Annual Leave Purchase scheme the key to balancing budgets and life?
Is an Annual Leave Purchase scheme the key to balancing budgets and life? More time off means extra opportunities to enjoy what really matters, and when employees purchase additional annual leave via your employee benefits offering, it reduces your wage bill. Let’s explore what an annual leave ...
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Article47% of staff feel stressed or overwhelmed at work
Nearly half (47%) of employees feel stressed or overwhelmed at work, according to new research carried out by Oak Engage.The employee engagement and intranet solution spoke to more than 1,200 British employees for its Employee happiness survey. It found that more than one-quarter (26%) of respondents said they were unhappy ...
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ArticleMarvel to trial four-day working week
Gloucester-based recruitment firm Marvel will trial a new four-day working week for its employees from May 2024.The firm, which specialises in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, will reduce its working days from five to four as part of a three-month trial, with employees continuing to receive 100% of their ...
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Case StudiesYorkshire Water’s fit note process helps employees back to work
Credit: Pete Stuart / Shutterstock.comWater management organisation Yorkshire Water uses fit notes and its occupational health service to support employees back to work after any period of absence due to illness or injury.The employer has around 4,300 employees and covers the country of Yorkshire.For Yorkshire Water’s fit note process, employees ...
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AnalysisWhat will the proposed fit note reforms mean for employers?
The government reforms will trial fit note process changes in order to improve triage and signposting. Making it easier to get a fit note will enable employers to help staff get assistance in a shorter amount of time, and potentially return to work faster. The reforms ...
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ArticleExclusive: Employee Benefits Awards 2024 shortlist revealed
Superdrug, Natwest Group, Central Co-op and E.On are some of the employers that have made the much awaited shortlist for the Employee Benefits Awards 2024.The full list of finalists is available to read here.Employee Benefits would like to congratulate all of this year’s shortlisted finalists and offer thanks to everyone ...
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ArticleLondon Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham worker wins £4.6m in discrimination tribunal
A worker employed by London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham who was dismissed after taking sick leave for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been awarded £4.6 million by an employment tribunal for disability discrimination.Rachael Wright-Turner had previously worked as a humanitarian assistance lead officer at the Royal Borough of Kensington ...