All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 40
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White paper investigates ways to tackle soaring employee turnover rates
Employers can access the latest data, information and guidance to help them tackle the skills shortage and recruitment and retention challenges in a free whitepaper published by employee engagement and benefits and outsourced payroll solution provider HIVE360. HIVE360’s ‘Guide to Attracting, Engaging and Retaining Employees’ shares all the insights and ...
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Supplier articleCYCLE TO WORK: THE SOCIALLY CONCIOUS EMPLOYER
It’s Bike Week 100, so we’re dedicating more blog space to addressing the importance of cycling. In the first this week’s blogs, we explored why our Cycle to Work scheme is such an impactful employee benefit, stretching salaries, saving businesses money, and improving physical and mental health. ...
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AnalysisHow can employers build the case for aligning financial and mental wellbeing strategies?
Need to know:Financial worries affect the bottom line, with a poll by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) finding the majority of employers believe the cost-of-living crisis has caused stress and anxiety that have affected productivity levels.Many organisations already offer benefits that can support employees’ financial wellbeing, whether as a core ...
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Article12% of employers do not offer support for ill and injured staff
Just one in 10 (12%) employers do not have support mechanisms in place for newly injured or ill employees because they either cannot afford it or they do not feel it is their responsibility, according to research by industry body Group Risk Development (Grid).Its study of 503 HR decision-makers working ...
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Supplier articleHow Can You Help During Men’s Mental Health Week?
Men’s Mental Health Week is 12-18th June 2023. (T.W.: Suicide)Tackling the stigma around men’s mental health and psychological stress has been an uphill battle over the past decade however, it seems we may be reaching a peak.As a nation, we are becoming more aware of the troubling mental health issues ...
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ArticleAccenture accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Professional services firm Accenture has received menopause-friendly employer accreditation due to its provision of support for perimenopause and menopause.Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. Employers are assessed on evidence of their effectiveness in culture, policies ...
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ArticleLem-uhn implements menstrual leave, menopause and miscarriage policy
London-based PR agency Lem-uhn has introduced a menstrual leave, menopause and miscarriage policy as part of its aim to create a positive work environment.Employees will be entitled to an additional 10 days of paid personal leave per year if they feel they are unable to perform work duties due to ...
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Article43% of UK staff report feeling stressed every day
Almost half of UK employees (43%) feel stressed in everyday life, according to new research by Mercer Marsh Benefits.The health and benefits consultancy surveyed more than 17,500 employees in 16 markets across the globe for its 2023 Health on demand report to find out about their priorities when it comes ...
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Supplier articlePHYSICAL WELLBEING SERIES: WHY CHOOSE SODEXO ENGAGE FOR CYCLE TO WORK
Bike Week 100 is here, and it’s all about workplace cycling. The campaign aims to encourage as many businesses as possible to help their employees adopt cycling as a mode of commuting to work. Here at Sodexo Engage, we’re hopping on this campaign and are delighted to ...
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Case StudiesGardner Leader uses wellbeing committee and flexible working to ensure inclusivity
An inclusive health and wellbeing strategy is key for law firm Gardner Leader to be able to continue to maintain and protect its ethos for its 175-plus-strong workforce.The business, which has offices in Swindon, Newbury, Thatcham, Maidenhead, Windsor, Oxford and London, has a committed and active wellbeing committee comprising fully ...
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Case StudiesAdmiral places inclusive wellbeing at the heart of its culture
Supporting employees’ wellbeing is fundamental to Admiral’s culture, to making it a great place to work, and to its overall success.The financial services firm has more than 7,500 employees that work in its Cardiff and Swansea offices, at home across the UK, or a mixture of both.Ensuring they are all ...
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AnalysisHow to ensure a health and wellbeing strategy is inclusive
Inclusive wellbeing programmes should not just be tick-box exercises and employers should not assume that one-size-fits-all.Employees need to be able to access benefits and information wherever they are based in order for a strategy to be inclusive.Employers must bear in mind employees with specific accessibility requirements when displaying benefits information.With ...
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ArticleTarmac introduces free period products for staff
Sustainable building materials and construction solutions business Tarmac is providing organic, plastic-free period care products to employees across its business free of charge.Through a partnership with feminine care provider Organic Mondays, the firm will ensure that cotton pads, tampons and panty liners packaged in biodegradable material will be available to ...
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ArticleJust 13% of UK staff feel benefits align with their needs
Just 13% of UK employees feel that their employer’s benefits provision closely aligns with their needs, compared to 59% of US staff, according to research by Benefex.Its analysis found that 96% of HR and reward professionals have seen a significant shift in employee attitudes and behaviours towards benefits over the ...
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ArticleExclusive: Natwest Group and Teva shortlisted for Best benefits to support menopause
Banking organisation Natwest Group and Teva Pharmaceuticals have been shortlisted in the category Best benefits to support menopause at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.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 employee ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 2 - 8 June 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 2 - 8 June 2023 were: Aon introduces paid carers' leaveGovernment launches consultation on employee share schemes Exclusive: Aldi Stores and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefitsNatwest Group completes acquisition of CushonExperian and HLB International among Global Most Loved ...
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Supplier articleIs Long Covid reshaping workplace support for long-term conditions?
By Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development & Marketing at Generali UK Employee Benefits Over 2 million people in the UK with self-reported Long Covid have now had symptoms for at least a year. It can present significant challenges in the workplace because, unlike with long-term conditions ...
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Supplier articleWhy hearing loss needn’t mean job loss
Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development & Marketing at Generali UK Employee Benefits, speaks with specialist hearing loss consultant Kevin Harper Around 11 million people in the UK are deaf or hard of hearing. And at least 4.4 million of those are of working age, although that ...
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ArticleExclusive: The Big Table Group rolls out financial wellbeing app to more staff
Restaurant group The Big Table Group has expanded its financial wellbeing offering to its staff at Banana Tree and has introduced unrestricted usage of a flexible pay feature.The group, which owns Bella Italia, Cafe Rouge and Las Iguanas restaurants, initially launched a partnership with financial wellbeing provider Wagestream in May ...
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Supplier articleHIVE360’s employee benefits and rewards app, Engage
HIVE360 provides expert, compliant and reliable PAYE payroll support and comprehensive employment administration that reduces overheads and improves operational efficiencies for businesses, recruiters and recruitment agencies, their workforce and candidates. As part of the solution, HIVE360 supports its clients in kickstarting their employee engagement strategies and activities, ...