All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 49
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Supplier articleWhy Second Medical Opinion and Virtual GP services can be life-saving, not just added value
By Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development & Marketing at Generali UK Employee Benefits The importance of so-called ‘added value services’ as part of group insurance products has been steadily increasing over the years, to a point where they may now be considered central to the proposition. ...
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Supplier articleWhat the Music You Listen To Says About How You Work
Author: Alex CrumpIf you like to listen to music while you work, find out how it affects your work performance here!Playing music in the office is an ongoing Marmite debate. You either can’t get through the day without it, or you can’t get any work done with it. Some people ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 17 - 23 March 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 17 - 23 March 2023 were: Amazon increases pay for UK operations staffCurrys gives staff fourth pay rise in 18 monthsKingspan Water and Energy staff strike over payPhoenix Group and Herbert Smith Freehills become living pension employers Aldi increases pay for store ...
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ArticleNew Mexico Department of Game and Fish on hunt for bear huggers
Something for the weekend: The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish is going on a bear hugger hunt, looking for a conservation officer to patrol the parks and wilderness areas, and potentially encounter some of the US state’s 6,000 black bears.In an advertisement posted to its Facebook page, the ...
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ArticleChannel 4 launches period support policy
Channel 4 has introduced a new period policy in partnership with sustainable period-proof underwear brand WUKA.The policy, which was created by its gender equality employee network 4Womxn and funded by its equity and inclusion team and employee networks, is available to existing employees and all new starters. It was designed ...
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Supplier article3 ways employers can support women’s mental health
By Nicola Hemmings, Head of Workplace Psychology - Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Solutions Working women in the UK are dealing with a lot. We’re trying to balance personal and professional responsibilities AND take care of our mental and physical health. Eventually, this continued pressure ...
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Supplier articleEmployee benefit trends 2023
Employee needs always change but there has never been a bigger shift in the history of people management than the fallout from COVID in 2019 and the economy in 2021. To add to the turmoil, stress levels continue to grow, as do people’s wellbeing and health challenges. Hybrid working is ...
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Supplier articleHow to stand out as an employer of choice in the retail industry
Since the pandemic, the retail industry has taken a hit as the market has recovered and new consumer habits have formed. And whilst many industries have been able to implement more flexible working options for their staff, there is concern among employees who have to work in-person most days, and ...
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Supplier articleWhat does the perfect family healthcare benefit look like?
Like the bubbling brew in a witch’s cauldron, there needs to be a very specific set of ingredients to make the perfect family healthcare benefit package for employees (not including eye of newt). Whether it’s a dash of childcare, a heap of menopause support, a splash of ...
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Supplier articleFinancial wellbeing calendar: why your activities need to be timely and pertinent
One important thing to consider when you’re planning financial wellbeing activities – like webinars and workshops – is how they align with key dates in the financial calendar. For many, personal finance can feel pretty unpredictable. Especially now. But there are, nonetheless, well-worn grooves shaped by predictable, ...
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Supplier articleWhat does a carer look like?
When people think of carers they might think: uniform, care homes, institutions, professionals, occupation, dedication. There is a clear image of what we think a carer might look like, but in reality that image is totally different. The fact is, most people don’t recognise being a carer ...
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Supplier articleHOW DOES THE CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME WORK FOR EMPLOYEES & EMPLOYERS?
You’ve probably heard of the Cycle to Work Scheme, but do you know how it works? First introduced in 1999, this scheme has been adopted by more than 40,000 employers and provided bikes to 1.6 million employees across the UK. Although it’s been around for over 20 ...
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Supplier articleWhat do employees value the most?
The last few years have caused many to reflect on how we spend our time, leading to employers having to re-evaluate their employee benefits package. David McCormack, CEO , HIVE360, explains it’s important to first understand what benefits and support employees value the most.The pandemic exposed workers to a more ...
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Supplier articleHow to empower and enable your managers to support employee wellbeing and connection
Did you know, after fair pay, the second most important employee "must-have" is a manager that cares?To put it simply, managers play a really important role in their employees' wellbeing. But we know managers themselves are often stressed, overwhelmed and time-poor.If you're a people manager, or a HR leader wanting ...
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Supplier articleWhat Financial First Aiders are – and why every organisation needs them
Financial First Aiders are a new concept in employee wellbeing. In this article, we’ll explain what they are and why you need them in your organisation. We’ve entered spring with the cost of living crisis still wreaking havoc. Every bill that can go up has gone up. ...
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AnalysisHow to support the wellbeing of mental health first aiders
In order to be able to effectively support someone with their mental health, mental health first aiders (MHFA) need to ensure they are protecting their own wellbeing and not pouring from an empty cup.An essential part of the MHFA training should be a clear understanding of the role and its ...
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Case StudiesWavemaker UK offers mental health first aiders support and guidance
Global media agency Wavemaker, which employs 430 staff at its London and Manchester offices, introduced mental health first aiders to the business in 2019.The selected employees were publicised to the rest of the organisation with physical posters in common areas to ensure everyone knew their names and contact information, as ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 70% struggle to keep wellbeing communication relevant
EXCLUSIVE: Seven in 10 (70%) large employers find it difficult to ensure health and wellbeing support communication is always relevant to employees, according to Towergate Health and Protection research.The research, which comprised responses from 500 HR decision-makers, found that the figure dropped to 50% among small to medium enterprises (SMEs).Overall, ...
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Supplier articleINTERNATIONAL DAY OF HAPPINESS: BE MINDFUL. BE GRATEFUL. BE KIND.
International Day of Happiness falls on Monday 20th March, and this year the theme is “Be mindful. Be grateful. Be kind.” The UN first established this day in 2012. However, the UN started its happiness mission in 2011, aiming to create “a more inclusive, equitable and balanced ...
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Supplier article10 easy exercises you can do at your desk
At Myles Wellbeing, we believe in making employee physical wellbeing simple. A great way to improve wellbeing is through physical activity: exercise helps make happier and healthier employees as from increasing energy levels to reducing stress, the benefits of physical activity are numerous.In particular, by exercising, your improvement in physical ...