All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 5
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AnalysisWhat to consider when creating a healthcare strategy
To create an effective healthcare strategy, employers should start by asking employees what they want.
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Case StudiesWellcome Trust uses feedback and data to regularly enhance healthcare strategy
Wellcome Trust established a clear objective to provide a sustainable comprehensive healthcare scheme.
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Case StudiesPodcast: Housing 21 tailors benefits to create a culture of community
A tailored approach is key to an effective reward strategy at retirement living provider Housing 21
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ArticleFormer prison officer with epilepsy received £445,000 for reasonable adjustment failures
A former prison officer has been awarded £445,000 after a tribunal found he was unfairly dismissed because he could not carry keys due to security concerns.
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AnalysisPodcast: Jet Plant Hire ensures employee voice is central to its benefits proposition
Sarah Davies discusses the benefits strategy at Jet Plant Hire.
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ArticleMcLaughlin and Harvey launches health and wellbeing roadshow
Construction and civil engineering firm McLaughlin and Harvey has launched its 2025 YouMatter health and wellbeing roadshow.
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ArticleStroke survivor settles discrimination case for £100,000
A construction site manager who lost his job after he suffered two strokes has settled his disability and age discrimination case against his former employer.
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ArticleCardiff Council commits to becoming Endometriosis Friendly Employer
Cardiff Council has joined the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, pledging to support staff affected by the condition.
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ArticleManchester named as UK’s holiday sickie hotspot
Something for the weekend: Manchester has been named as the UK’s holiday sickie hotspot, according to research by printing firm Instantprint.
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Article34% of British workers do not use their workplace health benefits
One-third (34%) of British workers admitted they do not use their workplace health benefits, according to new research from Simplyhealth.
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AnalysisCan health and wellbeing fairs raise benefits awareness among staff?
Health and wellbeing benefits fairs can help staff fully understand and utilise the resources available to them.
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Case StudiesUniversity of Huddersfield boosts benefits awareness through annual wellbeing fairs
University of Huddersfield aims to increase awareness of its benefits through its annual wellbeing benefit fairs.
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ArticleDisability discrimination cases jump 41% in a year
The number of disability discrimination cases received by Acas for early conciliation from employment tribunals increased by 40.7% in 2024-25.
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AnalysisHow can employers support employees’ fertility journeys?
Many employees will go through the pain of struggling to conceive or infertility at some point during their lives, so how can employers support them?
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ArticleAlmost half of hospitality managers and employees have poor work-life balance
Almost half of hospitality managers and employees admitted that they have a poor work-life balance, according to a new study from UK charity Hospitality Action.
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AnalysisWhat is workplace menopause support?
With growing awareness of how debilitating the menopause can be for women, employers are looking at how they can support those affected.
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ArticleFour-day week study shows benefits to health
A four-day working week with no reduction in pay has been found to have a positive impact on workers’ mental and physical health.
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ArticleLong-term sickness costs UK organisations £20,735 per worker
MetLife UK research has found long-term sickness costs UK organisations £20,735 per employee.
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ArticleWork stress continues to affects most generations for second consecutive year
Stress at work has been found to be the health and wellbeing issue affecting most generations of staff for the second consecutive year, according to research by industry body Group Risk Development (Grid).