All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 38
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 23 - 29 June 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 29 June 2023 were: Medtronic accredited as menopause-friendly employerAllianz introduces electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeWho will win at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023?Exclusive: GI Group wins Grand Prix at Employee Benefits Awards 2023TotalEnergies staff accept 15.5% pay rise10% of employers introduced support ...
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OpinionCharlotte Dodge: Clifford Chance supports men's health with range of benefits
Research shows that men visit the GP 32% less than women during working years, that one in five men die before they retire, and it is estimated that 50% of premature male deaths are preventable. These sort of statistics are the reason why Clifford Chance launched Peppy Men's Health last ...
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Supplier articleCreating community and supporting mental health at work
Mental health and social connection are linked. Discover what your organization can do to support both. By Jennifer Gendron, Global Chief Commercial Officer at Koa Health - Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Solutions Work impacts peoples’ lives in myriad ways. Amid a growing global mental health crisis, ...
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ArticleSpringbok AI implements four-day working week
Artificial intelligence (AI) consultant Springbok AI has implemented a permanent four-day working week following a successful year-long trial.The pilot programme saw improvements in productivity due to work optimisation and extended rest periods, with the firm’s average productivity level rising from 6.6/10 in June 2022 to 9/10 in May 2023. Furthermore, ...
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Supplier articleTHE INS & OUTS OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
From the best physical, mental, and financial wellbeing employee benefits to how to make them cost-neutral. We cover the ins and outs of employee benefits, why they matter to your people now more than ever, and what the workforce of tomorrow expects.What are Employee Benefits?This may seem like a redundant ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Fox Agency's benefits proposition fully supports hybrid-working employees
Listen: With a hybrid-working employee base, Fox Agency reviewed its benefits proposition to ensure that it offers rewards that are meaningful to its staff.In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Emma Loizidis, head of people at the marketing agency, explains why it was important for the business to create ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Fox Agency
Benefits on offer at Fox Agency:PensionSalary sacrifice pension arrangement; employees are automatically enrolled after three months' service. Employee contribution 5% and employer contribution 3%.Healthcare and wellbeing£25 monthly wellbeing allowance.Employee assistance programme: 24-hour helpline for all issues and telephone counselling if required.In-house mental health first aider.Personal trainer and Yoga sessions, every ...
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ArticleUS Pregnant Workers Fairness Act comes into effect
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) has come into effect from 27 June in the United States (US).Under the terms of the PWFA employers are obliged to provide reasonable accommodations for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.The act applies to US private and public sector employers ...
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ArticleEmployers most likely to offer support for social wellbeing
Employers are most likely to offer support for social health and wellbeing, according to research by Towergate Health and Protection.The health and wellbeing firm asked 500 UK employers of all sizes and in all industries what health and wellbeing support they thought was most important to their staff and what ...
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ArticleMedtronic accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Global healthcare technology organisation Medtronic has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation due to its ongoing work to support its workforce.The accreditation, which was established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. In order to be accredited, employers are assessed by ...
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Supplier articleHow To Improve Collaboration in the Workplace
Teamwork makes the dream work, right?We all know that teamwork is an important part of a successful workplace. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or working in a large corporation, collaboration is essential for many aspects of work.So, what makes collaboration important within the workplace? We'll outline why teamwork is more ...
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Supplier articleFINANCIAL WELLBEING SERIES: BOOST PRODUCTIVITY WITH FINANCIAL WELLBEING BENEFITS
“Employee financial well-being, as a state of both emotional and physical well-being, produced by a set of conditions and abilities. It includes making the most of an adequate income to enjoy a reasonable quality of life and having the skills and capabilities to manage money well, both on a daily ...
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Article10% of employers introduced support for staff aged over 50
One in 10 (10%) employers have in the last year introduced support for retaining employees aged over 50 years old, according to new research by Aviva.The insurance, wealth, and retirement business’ Working lives report 2023: fit for future found that more than three-quarters (76%) think it is important to retain ...
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Supplier articleThe top five employee engagement mistakes and how to fix them
Employee engagement is critical to every organisation. As a rule of thumb, the better the employee engagement, the higher the morale and productivity throughout the workforce. But businesses can do better at engaging their workers, says David McCormack, CEO of employee perks and benefits provider HIVE360. Engaged ...
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Article3,966 paw-some dog-friendly UK job adverts listed between March and May
Something for the weekend: Just under 4,000 UK job openings between March and May 2023 included the term ‘dog-friendly workplace’, according to research by job advert search engine Adzuna and luxury British pet brand Lords and Labradors. If anyone’s having a ball, it’s the people who secured these roles.Released to ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 16 - 22 June 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 16 - 22 June 2023 were: Portugal pilots four-day work weekWHSmith, Marks and Spencer, Argos fail to pay minimum wageExclusive: Wickes and L'Oreal shortlisted for Best alignment of benefits to business strategyUK engagement rates among lowest in Europe28% want more workplace mental ...
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ArticlePrecis Digital extends mental health support
Digital marketing agency Precis Digital has introduced a paid Mental Health Day for its 510 employees, along with a range of other mental health initiatives.Employees can take any day of their choice as a Mental Health Day during the month of June. The day is designed to offer a paid ...
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Supplier articleEach Person Announces a New Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Each Person Partners with Care First to Provide an Unbeatable Employee Wellbeing Solution to Clients Across the UK!Each Person has partnered with Care First to offer its employers the chance to give their people a ?rst-class Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Support your people when they need it most. From personal ...
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Supplier articleARE YOUR FITNESS DISCOUNTS INCLUSIVE?
PHYSICAL WELLBEING SERIES: ARE YOUR FITNESS DISCOUNTS INCLUSIVEAt Sodexo Engage, fitness discounts go beyond Corporate Gym Memberships and Cycle to Work Schemes since our Employee Discounts Platform gives your people fantastic savings with their favourite sports retailers, including Nike, Foot Locker, Adidas, Decathlon and Halfords.This means that your employees are ...
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ArticleHalf of disabled staff experienced barriers after workplace adjustments
Half of disabled employees said they still experienced disability-related barriers in the workplace after their employer made adjustments, according to research by Business Disability Forum.The membership organisation’s The great big workplace adjustments survey 2023 looked at the experiences of nearly 1,500 disabled employees and 400 managers around workplace adjustments and ...