All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 35
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 11 - 17 August 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 11 - 17 August were: Tesco Ireland enhances staff health and wellbeing benefits30% of staff prefer CDC pension for decumulation over an annuity or drawdownScotRail staff accept improved pay dealExclusive: A fifth of employees worry about money every dayMedian monthly pay up ...
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ArticleNationwide Building Society introduces domestic abuse support
Nationwide Building Society has launched tailored support for employees and customers experiencing domestic abuse.Following a successful pilot that began in 20 Welsh branches, the building society’s Safe Space initiative offers discreet support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse and a suitable environment for those needing to make calls to third-party experts ...
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ArticleBouygues UK enhances paternity leave policy
Credit: iFocus / Shutterstock.comConstruction engineering firm Bouygues UK has enhanced its paternity leave policy to allow its new working fathers to take up to eight weeks of paternity leave on full pay.This is higher than the current statutory paternity leave and pay offered by the government, which is two weeks.According ...
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Supplier articleWorking from home: 3 essential tips to support remote employee wellbeing
In today's evolving work landscape, where remote and home-based work has become the norm, employers are presented with a fresh set of challenges and opportunities.As the boundaries between work and personal life blur, it's crucial for employers to recognise the impact this shift has on employee wellbeing. This article delves ...
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Supplier article10 top tips to engage your team in volunteering
SUMMARY: Engaging your team can be tricky, especially when it comes to making the most of employee volunteering benefits. Here’s how OnHand users are doing it right.Engaging your team can be tricky, especially when it comes to making the most of employee benefits.Here at OnHand, 50% of all SME employees ...
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ArticleTesco Ireland enhances staff health and wellbeing benefits
Tesco Ireland has launched a free virtual GP service for its 13,000 employees based in the country and has enhanced some of its existing wellbeing benefits.Provided by Laya Healthcare, the service will allow the supermarket’s Irish staff across its retail, distribution, customer contact centre and head office teams to access ...
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Article30% cite affordability as a challenge to support staff health and wellbeing
Affordability was cited as the biggest challenge in supporting the health and wellbeing of staff by 30% of employers, according to new research from Group Risk Development (Grid).The industry body for the group risk sector’s research was carried out among 503 UK HR decision-makers. It found that 45% of employers ...
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ArticleTribunal finds former Trentside Manor Care employee was unfairly dismissed
A former care home manager at Trentside Manor Care has been awarded more than £100,000 in damages following a dismissal after requesting a reduction in her working hours.M Raphael had worked at the Stoke on Trent care home since 2011 and suffered a stroke in 2015, which left her with ...
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Supplier article5 Ways to Unwind Outside of the Office on National Relaxation Day
When was the last time you felt completely relaxed? For many of us, we are so busy plugging along that we forget to take time to unwind and step away from work. Even when we’re on annual leave, there can be a niggling feeling that we should ...
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Supplier articleSAVINGS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL ESSENTIALS
EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE SERIES: SUPPORTING WORKING PARENTS: SAVINGS ON BACK-TO-SCHOOL ESSENTIALS Our third blog on supporting parents in the workplace explores how you can help your employees save on back-to-school essentials through our discounts platform and employee cashback card. Purchasing everything children need for school is expensive, but ...
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Article35% think Flexible Working Bill does not support working carers
Employee Benefits poll: One-third (35%) of organisations do not think that the recent Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill goes far enough to support working carers, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.Meanwhile, 37% think that it does go far enough to support staff who are working carers, whereas 28% ...
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Supplier articleEach Person Announces the Relaunch of their Diesel Card
Each Person Helps People Save More on Diesel by Relaunching theDiesel Card Across the UK and Northern Ireland! Due to the success of the Diesel Card, Each Person has taken the time to increase the benefits and is ready to relaunch in August. A number of new ...
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Supplier articleWhy investing in employee wellbeing is good for business
Do you take the wellbeing of your employees seriously or is it just a tick box exercise so you can include it in your annual report and say “job done”?If it’s the latter, then it might be time for a re-think because new research suggests that companies that take employee ...
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Article84% say employer sick pay support is most important benefit
More than four-fifths (84%) of employees say employer sick pay support is the most important benefit an employer can offer, according to research by financial wellbeing firm Wagestream.Its survey of 2,000 low- and variable-income employees from a sample of 500 employers also found that 83% of front-line workers said they ...
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Supplier articleEmbracing Remote Work in the UK: How Businesses Can Adapt
For many in the UK, the future of work is digital and decentralised. As the workplace landscape morphs into this dynamic setting, many business leaders are navigating uncharted waters. They are grappling with challenges like monitoring workloads, ensuring productivity, and preventing employee burnout. The good news? There's a guidebook to ...
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ArticleMOMO Kombucha brewery launches period policy for staff
MOMO Kombucha brewery has introduced a period policy for its employees. The policy was launched to facilitate positive conversations about periods in the workplace and to offer support to staff.The policy offers employees that experience period pain which makes it difficult to work up to one full day of paid ...
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Supplier articleLegal Obligations and Beyond: An Employer's Guide to UK Benefits
In the modern professional landscape, offering employee perks is essential to ensure the satisfaction and engagement of your top talent. While some of these benefits can be discretionary, there are a few that UK businesses, irrespective of their scale, must provide.This piece sheds light on the indispensable employee benefits in ...
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ArticleAnchor receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Specialist housing provider Anchor has received a menopause-friendly accreditation in recognition of its commitment to inclusive practices and supporting employees experiencing perimenopause and menopause.The accreditation, awarded by Menopause in the Workplace, highlights organisations which are taking positive steps to embrace menopause to establish a working environment that sets up employees ...
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AnalysisBenefits for graduates
Research has shown that graduates value a good work-life balance and development opportunities when entering the workforce.The Covid-19 pandemic and cost-of-living crisis have meant that graduates are also looking for wellbeing and financial benefits.Being aware of available support and inclusive benefits can be attractive even if graduates are unlikely to ...
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ArticleExclusive: Adecco Group to speak at Employee Benefits Live 2023
Helen Tomlinson, head of talent UK and Ireland at The Adecco Group and government menopause employment champion, will delievr a session on women's health at Employee Benefits Live 2023.Titled Women's health in the workplace - A predictor of career potential, the session, which will take place on Tuesday 3 October ...