All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 50
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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, ...
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Supplier articleEMPLOYEE BENEFITS STRATEGY: A STREAMLINED SOLUTION
When you look up the dictionary definition of the word ‘streamline’ you’ll find a variety of definitions, many of which we can apply to this blog, such as “To change something so it works better” or “To make a process simpler and more effective…” Cambridge Dictionary When ...
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Case StudiesRoq uses benefits and employee promise to build reputation as employer of choice
In order to position itself as an employer of choice, UK-based engineering consultancy Roq offers its workforce a range of benefits to attract and retain top talent.It provides its 120 employees with wellbeing and financial benefits including help towards healthcare costs through a health cash plan, enhanced sick pay, enhanced ...
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AnalysisWhat does it mean to be an employer of choice in today’s labour market?
The Covid-19 pandemic and cost-of-living crisis have changed which benefits employees value the most and what employers offer.Organisations that balance their own needs with those of their employees are likely to succeed in attracting and retaining talent as an employer of choice.With the right approach, employers can build a supportive ...
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Supplier articleFive habits for preventing digital overload
The constant connection to the online world often leads to digital overload, which can have a negative effect on the mental and physical health of employees and business owners. What can we do to prevent digital overload? David McCormack, CEO of employee perks and benefits provider HIVE360 ...
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ArticleMedical Protection Society receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Healthcare profession support organisation Medical Protection Society (MPS) has been awarded a menopause-friendly accreditation due to its commitment to talking openly about it and putting the right help in place.Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. ...
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ArticleAon introduces paid carers' leave
Global professional services firm Aon has implemented a new carers’ leave policy in order to support its UK employees with caring responsibilities.Launched during Carers Week (5-11 June), the policy offers Aon employees five days of paid leave each calendar year, which can be taken as full or half days, and ...
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ArticleZen Communications adopts menopause policy
PR and communications agency Zen Communications has implemented a dedicated menopause policy as part of its commitment to holistic employee wellbeing.The agency introduced the dedicated policy in order to provide an inclusive, supportive and nurturing place of work for employees affected by peri-, during, and post-menopause. Its aim is to ...
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ArticlePortico enhances benefits package
Guest services firm Portico has introduced the first phase of an enhanced employee benefits package for its 1,000 employees.The first phase of the package, which has been designed to reward success and place wellbeing and satisfaction at the heart of the organisation, will give employees access to enhanced health and ...
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Supplier articleREDUCE EMPLOYEE STRESS WITH PHYSICAL WELLBEING BENEFITS
Workplace stress is never off our radar, and with so many factors to consider, it’s a topic we’re returning to again, this time focusing on how physical wellbeing benefits can help reduce employee stress levels. An Industry Review There are multiple factors that impact employee stress levels, ...
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AnalysisWhat role does ChatGPT have to play in benefits communication?
Need to know:Artifical intelligence (AI) systems like ChatGPT can automate and streamline processes, freeing up HR and leadership time for more nuanced and creative tasks.Benefits communications can be personalised, and their delivery optimised for each individual employee, to have a the best possible impact.Employers must be careful with sensitive data, ...
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ArticleWeir Group receives mental health support recognition
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comGlobal mining technology business Weir Group has been recognised for its workplace mental health support commitment in Churches, Charities and Local Authorities’ (CCLA) Corporate Mental Health benchmark – UK 100.The benchmark assesses 100 of the largest listed UK businesses on their global approach to workplace mental health ...
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ArticleExclusive: Aldi Stores and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits
Supermarkets Aldi Stores and Lidl GB have been shortlisted in the category Best healthcare and wellbeing benefits at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.Sponsored by Vivup, this award was created to celebrate a successful health and wellbeing strategy that helps boost productivity or engagement through employee wellbeing.The full category shortlist is:Aldi ...