All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 49
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ArticleCentral and North West London NHS Foundation Trust becomes menopause-friendly
Central and North West London (CNWL) NHS Foundation Trust has received menopause-friendly accreditation as part of its commitment to offer a menopause education and to build a more inclusive culture.Established by Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace, the accreditation is awarded to employers based on an assessment by an independent panel, ...
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ArticleFuture Workforce Alliance introduces digital workplace wellbeing charter
Future Workforce Alliance, a bipartisan consortium of policymakers and sector leaders, has launched the European Charter for Digital Workplace Wellbeing.The charter has been signed by a group of 31 members of European Parliament (MEP), including MEP Drago? Pîslaru, chair of the European Parliament Committee on employment and social affairs, and ...
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ArticleTui UK enhances family leave policy
Travel and leisure business Tui UK has rehauled its family leave policy in order to give its employees more time, financial security and support.Partner leave has been enhanced from two weeks at statutory pay to two weeks at normal pay, and staff going on either maternity or adoption leave will ...
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ArticleHolland and Barrett accredited as menopause-friendly employer
Health and wellness retailer Holland and Barrett has received menopause-friendly employer accreditation as part of its commitment to creating a positive and inclusive working environment.Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, employers receive accreditation following an assessment by an independent panel. They must demonstrate evidence of their effectiveness in the ...
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Supplier articlePURR-sonal Assistant - Do You Allow Pets in the Office?
Job satisfaction can mean different things to different people, depending on their main motivators for their work. For some people, it’s building connections with colleagues; for others, it’s feeling accomplished and like their work is valued.However, many people struggle with finding job satisfaction, with 33.33% feeling unhappy (2). Therefore, it ...
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Supplier articleWORKPLACE WELLBEING MADE SIMPLE: PART ONE
Workplace wellbeing is essential for any business that wants to get the best from its people, make a genuine and positive impact, and secure its future. Search the term ‘employee wellbeing’, and you’ll be inundated with information. That’s why we’re simplifying workplace wellbeing across a two-part blog ...
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ArticleBNP Paribas enhances US fertility and surrogacy benefits
Bank and financial services firm BNP Paribas has introduced a surrogacy assistance programme and enhanced its fertility benefits for its US staff.The firm’s new surrogacy assistance programme is aimed at supporting and empowering US-based employees who are using surrogacy to start or expand their families. They are now eligible for ...
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ArticleMortgage Brain signs mental health charter and offers summer hours
Mortgage broker software solutions firm Mortgage Brain has signed the mortgage industry mental health charter and reinstated its Summer Fridays perk.Through the charter, the organisation will have access to best practice health and wellbeing guidelines, and related guidance, hints, tips and a framework, so it can embrace and tailor bespoke ...
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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 ...
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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 ...