All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 42
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ArticleBuyer's guide to private medical insurance
What is private medical insurance (PMI)?PMI is a type of insurance designed to cover medical expenses incurred during illness or injury, such as operations, consultations, diagnostic investigations and tests. It traditionally involved full medical underwriting or a moratorium, meaning it can cover pre-existing conditions, unlike other types of healthcare plans.Typically, ...
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ArticleDobbies increases number of mental health first aiders
Credit: D MacDonald / Shutterstock.comGarden centre retailer Dobbies has increased the number of mental health first aiders among its workforce to continue enhance support for the wellbeing of its 4,000 members of staff.The organisation increased the number of trained mental health first aiders from two to 16, and announced the ...
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ArticleMarks and Spencer launches neonatal leave policy
Retailer Marks and Spencer has introduced a neonatal policy with immediate effect to allow those with babies who need neonatal care to benefit from extra leave and pay without using up maternity, paternity or adoption leave.The policy was introduced as part of a focus on providing more support and flexibility ...
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ArticleClyde and Co enhances global parental leave
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comGlobal law firm Clyde and Co has enhanced its paid parental leave as of this month for all employees and partners with at least 12 months of service.The offering was raised to 26 weeks of fully paid leave, regardless of gender or parental role, for staff in ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Should the office be the default working environment?
The working-from-home debate was reignited this week following Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s comments that the office should be the default location for workers, unless they have good reason to work from home.Speaking at the British Chambers of Commerce conference, Hunt said that despite the exciting opportunities offered by working from home, ...
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ArticleOsborne Clarke launches wellbeing at work strategy
Law firm Osborne Clarke has introduced a wellbeing at work strategy to identify and tackle work-related causes of poor mental wellbeing.The firm is creating a buddy system for staff returning from time out of the business, reviewing its paid-for wellbeing benefits, services and products for effectiveness, strategic alignment and value ...
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Supplier articleHow to Recognise Employees and Reward Them on a Personal Level
Employee recognition can include great perks like employee vouchers, free lunches or “employee of the month awards” - yet you’re not seeing any benefits?Businesses can often feel confused when it comes to employee recognition. But it’s not about overhauling your entire HR strategy. Instead, it's about making adjustments to create ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 12 - 18 May 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 12 - 18 May 2023 were: Ovo Energy and Pizza Express named Best Places to Work 2023Edenred acquires Reward Gateway for £1.15 billionAldi, BBC Studios and Huler named Inspiring Workplaces for EMEAScottishPower and Siemens shortlisted for Best voluntary benefits British Airways and ...
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ArticleVertex and Gi Group shortlisted for Best benefits to support work-life balance and hybrid working
Biopharmaceutical organisation Vertex Pharmaceuticals and recruitment firm Gi Group have made the shortlist for Best benefits to support work-life balance and hybrid working at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.Newly created for 2023, this award recognises strategies that offer greater flexibility to help support employees manage their lives outside work, as ...
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ArticleMore than 70% of younger employees would job search if unable to work flexibly
More than three-quarters (77%) of Generation Z and 71% of Millennial employees would look for a new job if they were asked to go into the workplace full-time, according to research by Deloitte.The audit and assurance provider’s 2023 Gen Z and millennial survey, which is in its 12th year, gathered ...
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ArticleOliver Bonas accredited as age-friendly employer
Retail business Oliver Bonas has gained accreditation as an age-friendly employer by signing up to the Centre for Ageing Better’s pledge.Established last year to help overcome ageism in the workplace, and assist employers to resolve skills shortages and vacancy rates, the pledge helps recognise the importance and value of older ...
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ArticleWates Group offers mental health training to help prevent suicide
Development, building and property maintenance firm Wates Group has introduced mental health awareness training for employees, to help prevent suicide among young people.Announced for Mental Health Awareness Week (15 to 21 May), 90 employees and 300 people in the local communities the business works in will be offered training in ...
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Supplier articleHike in workers using employee benefits’ shopping discounts
Demand for financial savings on day-to-day shopping and living expenses via employee perks and benefits continues to rise, new data analysis by provider HIVE360 has revealed. March and April user data for HIVE360’s employee benefits app Engage confirms employees are using financial benefits more, with downloads of ...
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Supplier articlePUT EMPLOYEE HEALTH FIRST WITH ONLINE GP
Have you heard about Online GP?It’s our new, inclusive, and cost-effective physical wellbeing benefit making a significant impact on businesses and employees.What is Online GP?Online GP is our digital health platform that provides your employees with the right care at the right time. Whether they need to speak to a ...
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Supplier articleHow to create an engaging financial wellbeing strategy
The cost of living crisis is affecting many people, and the impact of this is now being felt in the workplace. Many employers want to improve employee wellbeing but are often met with isolated and disjointed products as the solution, which only serve short-term needs.Join us at our event at ...
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ArticleCornwall Council accredited as fertility-friendly employer
Credit: Daniel Bond / Shutterstock.comCornwall Council has become a fertility-friendly employer after receiving accreditation from Fertility Matters at Work.The council was accredited after partnering with and undertaking training provided by Fertility Matters at Work, and as a result of its inclusive and dedicated policy, which outlines guidance on how those ...
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ArticleSouth Cambridgeshire District Council extends four-day week trial
South Cambridgeshire District Council has extended its four-day week trial by 12 months to March 2024, after data revealed that the initial pilot was a success.The pilot began in January and was intended to last until March 2023, with around 450 desk-based staff involved. A health and wellbeing survey measured ...
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OpinionJoanna Powis and Alison Heaton: Is a four-day week the future of work?
Coming out of the pandemic, there has been an increased focus on work-life balance, mental health and wellbeing, and employers’ roles in supporting staff on these fronts. Employers in some industries have also seen a talent war emerge as they find it harder to recruit and retain the best employees.These ...
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Supplier articleNew Job, New Anxieties - Managing Your Mental Health in a New Job
Learn how to manage New Job AnxietyStarting a new job is scary, whether it’s your ?rst-ever job or a high-up, senior position. A new role comes with new responsibilities, potentially a new team, and New Job Anxiety for most of us. Taking care of your mental health is always important, ...
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ArticleDHL Supply Chain updates parental, bereavement and wellbeing policies
Logistics firm DHL Supply Chain has enhanced its parental leave, bereavement and wellbeing policies in order to provide staff and their families with broader health and wellbeing support.The employer updated its parental leave policies to extend the length of paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and introduced paid leave for ...