All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 29
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ArticleTribunal rules Starling Bank must pay £1.1m following health-related dismissal
Credit: rafapress / Shutterstock.comA former solicitor employed by Starling Bank has been awarded £1.1 million after an employment tribunal ruled that she had received unfavourable treatment and been unfairly dismissed.As an asthmatic, Gulnaz Raja told her employer that she would need to work from home and have time off during ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 6 - 12 October 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 6 - 12 October 2023 were: Amazon increases UK minimum starting payMerck launches fertility benefit programmeExclusive: Unum UK enhances pregnancy loss support85% of employers plan to further enhance their benefits packagesExclusive: Vivup introduces family care benefit83% of employers have seen a rise ...
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Article58% will go to the office if amenities are worth more than commute cost
Almost six in 10 (58%) employees will only go to the office full-time if amenities such as gym memberships, massages, free food and drinks are worth more than the cost of the commute, according to new research.A Yonder survey of more than 2,000 British adults commissioned by design and architecture ...
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ArticleFreenow launches new benefits for its 10,000 taxi drivers
Mobility app Freenow has introduced new benefits that will give all of its 10,000 UK taxi drivers access to accident and sickness insurance, and compassionate and parental leave.Through a partnership with workplace rewards platform Onsi, formerly Collective Benefits, Freenow employees will be able to access accident and sickness insurance, including ...
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OpinionLaura Tracey and Rubina Kakuji: How to support your employees during Baby Loss Awareness Week
Baby Loss Awareness Week is held every year in the UK from 9 – 15 October and is a time for people to come together to commemorate the lives of babies lost in pregnancy or at or soon after birth.Regardless of the stage of the pregnancy that loss occurs, it ...
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Supplier article6 ways to normalise talking about mental health at work
1. Start with a mental health statement A mental health statement is a written declaration shaped by your organisation that demonstrates your commitment to all mental health matters. It’s a first step towards breaking down the walls of stigma and creating a workplace culture that genuinely ...
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ArticleUnidays and Entrepreneur First roll out AI mental health checks
Unidays and Entrepreneur First have rolled out artificial intelligence (AI) powered mental health checks to their staff, students and to better understand and support mental health.Launched to coincide with World Mental Health Day (10 October), the mental wellbeing check was created by UK startup Thymia. Entrepreneur First, Syndi and Preventx ...
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ArticleSouth of Scotland Enterprise launches four-day week pilot
South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has begun a four-day week pilot, which aims to explore the potential benefits of this kind of working week for its employees.The organisation’s 141 employees will work a 32-hour week over the course of four days during the pilot, reducing their current working week by ...
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Supplier articleCare before crisis: how proactive wellbeing support can revolutionise your workplace
From family concerns to financial struggles, menopause symptoms to mental health challenges – life’s everyday pressures can quickly build into overwhelming roadblocks to wellbeing. With many traditional means of support – particularly for mental health – becoming inundated with users in recent years, more and more ...
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Article83% of employers have seen a rise in wellbeing benefit requests
More than eight in 10 (83%) UK employers have reported a rise in employees requesting more wellbeing benefits in the workplace, according to new research from Zest.The employee benefits technology firm’s study, released to mark World Mental Health Day (10 October), found that 19% of respondents currently offer employees a ...
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ArticleExclusive: Unum UK enhances pregnancy loss support
Employee benefits provider Unum UK has enhanced its pregnancy loss support and signed the Miscarriage Association’s pregnancy loss pledge to help staff affected by loss before 24 weeks of pregnancy.Coinciding with Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 – 15 October), Unum has launched a new Sharepoint page that offers resources such ...
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ArticleMerck launches fertility benefit programme
Credit: ricochet64 / Shutterstock.comScience and technology business Merck has launched a fertility benefit programme to offer its employees across the globe financial support for fertility treatments.It will initially roll out the programme in Germany, the UK, Switzerland, China, India, Taiwan, Brazil and Mexico, with an expansion in further countries planned ...
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ArticleToy cockapoos named top dog breed for UK offices
Something for the weekend: As more UK offices open their doors to furry companions, dog harnesses business Barkridges has compiled a list of the top 10 dog breeds for dog-friendly UK offices, with toy cockapoos ranking first on the list.Drawing insights from The Kennel Club, RSPCA and PDSA, Barkridges ranked ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 29 September - 5 October 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 29 September - 5 October 2023 were: Aon enhances menopause and fertility employee benefitsExclusive: Marks and Spencer introduces free staff physiotherapyNational living wage to rise to at least £11 per hour in 2024Employee Benefits Live welcomes delegates to ExCeL LondonStandard Chartered launches ...
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ArticleAxa implements global health and wellbeing programme for 110,000 staff
Global insurer and asset manager Axa has launched a global health and wellbeing programme to support its 110,000 employees across 51 countries.Its We Care programme aims to provide employees with time, support and resources regarding their health and wellbeing. It will be deployed across all of Axa’s operating countries by ...
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Supplier article6 Reasons to include health testing in your employee wellbeing package
In today's fast-paced corporate landscape, prioritising employee wellness is essential for fostering a productive and engaged workforce. Health testing as part of corporate wellbeing packages has gained significant popularity, not only as a means to support employee health but as an incentive to attract and retain staff. DocHQ specialises in ...
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Supplier articleSight loss needn’t mean job loss
By Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development and Marketing at Generali UK Employee Benefits Two million people in the UK are living with sight loss that’s severe enough to have a significant impact on their lives. And half of this sight loss is avoidable. A sight test ...
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ArticleExclusive: Reaching out to staff experiencing domestic abuse could save lives, says ITV presenter
Employee Benefits Live 2023: Asking if people are okay and following a gut instinct could potentially save the life of someone experiencing domestic violence, according to Ruth Dodsworth, TV presenter and journalist at ITV Cymru, Wales.Speaking in a keynote session titled A survivor’s escape from domestic violence – the signs, ...
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ArticleExclusive: Central Co-op prioritises communicating benefits choice and creativity
Employee Benefits Live 2023: Being creative with benefits budgets and communicating these to workforces is key for employers, according to Jennifer Roberts (pictured), senior reward and wellbeing manager at Central Co-op.Roberts’ presentation, Making your benefits budgets work harder to support your reward strategy, took place on Tuesday 3 October at ...
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Supplier articleOnHand named the CSR momentum leader in G2 Fall 2023 report
OnHand continues to move up the rankings in G2’s quarterly reports, securing our position as a prime Corporate Social Responsibility platform.By using reviews from G2 users, G2’s unbiased rankings effectively compare all of the products in the Corporate Social Responsibility sphere against each other, helping users choose who to trust ...