All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 34
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ArticleGBS Automation introduces occupational health services
GBS Automation has launched occupational health services for its 25 employees in order to support their health and wellbeing.The firm specialises in the design and manufacture of industrial automation equipment for the fast-moving consumer goods industry, including baking equipment. As its employees are exposed to fabrication processes, chemicals and activities ...
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ArticleHow will the Autumn Statement 2023 affect pay, pensions and employee benefits?
Autumn Statement 2023: Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Autumn Statement speech in the House of Commons on Wednesday 22 November. A number of key announcements were made that will affect pay, pensions and benefits.Autumn Statement: Government announces plans to offer pension pot for lifeAutumn Statement: State pension ...
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ArticleKaren Bates: What are the benefits of including pets in workplace culture?
BrewDog began with two men, one dog and a passion for great craft beer, so pets, and dogs specifically, are in our brand DNA. So, for us, we have always been a dog-friendly company. Over the years, we have introduced several pet-related benefits, including Pawternity leave, which allows staff to ...
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ArticleTony Ottley and Mark Scott: What are the benefits of including pets in workplace culture?
Malcolm Cochrane PhotographyLast year we opened what we believe to be the UK’s most pet-friendly office, Parklife. Following lockdowns and pets doing right by us, keeping us company as we worked from home, we felt we needed to do right by them.We often hear of organisations talking about being pet ...
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ArticlePaul Steadman: What are the benefits of including pets in workplace culture?
At Nestlé, as pet food producers of Purina, we passionately believe pets and people are better together. We have welcomed dogs into our offices since 2003 and know from this experience the benefits pets bring to a workplace.Having pets at work offers a multitude of benefits to both our business ...
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Supplier articleFour common desk-based employee MSK issues and how to fix them
According to a recent Labour Force Survey, nearly 470,000 UK workers suffered from new or long-standing work-related musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders in 2020/21, with the neck, arm, shoulder and back accounting for most issues. According to HSE, 8.9 million days were lost in 2019/20 due to MSK issues. ...
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ArticleAutumn Statement: Government to reform fit note process
The government is to take steps to reform the fit note process to support more people to resume work after a period of illness.Announced in today’s Autumn Statement by Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, trials in a small number of Integrated Care Systems in England will test changes to ...
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ArticleAutumn Statement: Government to meet requests for occupational health guidance
The government has published its response to its Occupational health: working better consultation, in which it stated it will meet employers’ requests for clearer guidance and support.Launched in July, the consultation was exploring a possible extension of occupational health (OH) services to more employers.The government published its response at the ...
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ArticleAutumn Statement: Government to reform work capability assessments
The government is to reform work capability assessments so more individuals receive the right support to find work where they can.Announced in today’s Autumn Statement by Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, the activities and descriptors in work capability assessments for new claimants will be updated to support long-term sick ...
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ArticleTribunal rules stress can be disability without mental health diagnosis
An employment tribunal has ruled that stress can be considered disability without a formal mental health diagnosis from a doctor. At a preliminary hearing to discuss a case brought against Aneurin Bevan University Local Health Board, the tribunal panel in Cardiff found that claimant Mrs Phillips could ...
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OpinionAnna Dabek: Creating a menopause friendly workplace for womens’ wellbeing
More women are citing menopause as a reason for claims of discrimination or unfair dismissal at tribunal. The number of cases which did so increased by 44% in 2021.Menopause is not a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010. That said, over the last couple of years, women have brought ...
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ArticleExclusive: Central Co-op launches financial support benefit for staff
Retailer Central Co-op has launched a financial support benefit across its support centre, food and funeral operations teams.The Co-op Credit Union benefit will form part of Central Co-op’s overall wellbeing offer. It will enable employees to access a range of tools, services and resources to support their mental health, money ...
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Supplier articleHow DocHQ’s group fitness classes can improve staff morale
Motivation is one of the biggest hurdles to overcome when taking part in exercise. Too little, and there’s no reason to get active. For many people, working out on their own does not provide enough interest or stimulation to keep them returning to the gym, treadmill or ...
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Article69% of women had negative experience at work due to menstruation symptoms
More than two thirds (69%) of women have had a negative experience at work due to menstruation symptoms, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).The professional body for HR and people development’s report Menstruation and support at work, which surveyed more than 2,000 women, found ...
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ArticleExclusive: Unum UK introduces exercise and wellbeing benefit for staff
Employee benefits provider Unum UK has implemented an exercise and wellbeing benefit to its more than 850 UK-based employees.All Unum employees can now access discounted gym membership at more than 3,700 health clubs through Incorpore's GymFlex and MyGymDiscounts schemes, virtual fitness platforms, health assessments and clinics through the HealthiFlex and ...
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ArticleNuclear Decommissioning Authority introduces free period products for staff
The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has introduced complimentary period products in its Cumbria and Warrington offices to help tackle period poverty.Through a partnership with social enterprise Hey Girls, period products will be available to any NDA employee who needs them. It is part of a drive to ensure its workspaces ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 10 - 16 November 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 10 - 16 November 2023 were: Deutsche Bank completes £500 million pensions buy-inRSA Insurance to launch equal parental leave policySSE accredited as living pension employerUK employers could spend up to £15b on benefits staff do not wantBasic pay for private and public ...
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Supplier articleWhy Is It Important to Support Your People Financially
The Importance of Supporting & Fostering Financial Wellness for Your People Financial wellness isn’t just about having a bigger bank balance - it’s also about creating a safety net for life’s unexpected twists and turns. At Each Person, we believe fostering a savings culture among our people ...
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ArticleBarrhead Travel introduces menopause champions
Barrhead Travel has launcheda dedicated team of menopause champions to support its 500 employees.The team comprises five volunteer employees that represent departments across the business. It includes staff who have experienced menopause, are currently going through menopause and passionate advocates.The team’s priorities will focus on education and advice for all ...
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ArticleStandard Chartered receives Great Place to Work accreditation
Credit: MOZCO Mateusz Szymanski / Shutterstock.comBanking organisation Standard Chartered has been accredited as a Great Place to Work organisation in the UK.Great Place to Work recognises employers which have created an outstanding employee experience. In order to decide who receives certification, the organisation gathers employee feedback using its data-driven methodology, ...