All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 51
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Supplier article5 ‘hidden’ signs of burnout in your team
Burnout has been a huge topic of discussion for several years now, but has seen a surge during the past two years with workers struggling to switch off through the pandemic.In fact, recent data published by Micro Biz Mag has found that searches for “burnout symptoms” in the UK rose ...
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ArticleNext introduces pregnancy loss support for staff
UK retailer Next has introduced pregnancy loss policies and practices to support its employees.Through a partnership with We Seek Care, which provides awareness education, webinars, HR and manager training, and employee-focused aftercare for supporting those experiencing pregnancy loss, miscarriage and abortion in the workplace, Next retail and head office employees ...
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Supplier articleThe ROI of Volunteering & Eco Action: The numbers behind why doing good is good for business
Empowering employees to do good for their communities and the planet is, of course, a great thing. But when decision-makers are choosing whether or not to invest in employee volunteering and eco action, they’ve got to consider a lot more than just the social value they’re creating. Luckily, investing in ...
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Supplier articleWhat can businesses do about the great resignation?
With ? of UK workers considering a career change at the start of 2022, the ‘great resignation’ has shaken up businesses - and its effects are still rippling throughout many industries. People are quitting their jobs left, right and centre in search of better work-life balance, more ...
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Supplier articleEMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY: THE IMPORTANCE OF RECOGNITION
Friday 3rd of March is Employee Appreciation Day. Created in 1995 by Dr Bob Nelson to celebrate the launch of his book 1,001 Ways to Reward Employees, which is now celebrated annually. The employee appreciation landscape has changed a lot in almost 20 years. The message has ...
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Supplier articleWhy your staff are leaving, and how you can prevent it
In the wake of The Great Resignation, employees are continuing to regularly reevaluate their roles to ensure they still align with their lifestyle preferences and personal values. If the conditions no longer meet their requirements, employees will simply move elsewhere for more suitable opportunities and perks.As an employer, when you’re ...
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Case StudiesJerba Campervans values individual contribution to business success
Manufacturer of Volkswagen campervans Jerba Campervans, which employs 15 members of staff, chooses to recognise its workforce as a whole rather than as individuals or teams.The firm is 100% employee-owned, and as a result of its employee ownership trust (EOT), pays each member of staff an income tax-free financial bonus ...
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Supplier articleHow to Embrace Equity this International Women’s Day.
Author: Ellie PinderWomen in leadership are leaving their jobs at the highest rate we have ever seen. For every 100 men who get promoted from entry-level roles to manager positions, only 87 women get promoted (1). The lack of support and visibility for women in the workplace demonstrates how gender ...
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ArticleGovernment names first menopause employment champion
The UK government has appointed Helen Tomlinson to be its first menopause employment champion, as part of a call for more employers to develop dedicated menopause policies.The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) asked Tomlinson, head of talent UK and Ireland at Adecco Group, to take on the voluntary role ...
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Article78.1% of employers offer staff free period products
Employee Benefits poll: More than three-quarters (78.1%) of organisations offer free period products to staff, according to an online survey among Employee Benefits readers.Meanwhile, 7.7% said that while they do not currently offer free period products, they were considering it, whereas 14.2% did not provide, or intend to provide, any ...
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Supplier articleTHE LGBT+ COMMUNITY IN THE WORKPLACE: BE AN ALLY
February has been LGBT+ History Month here in the UK since 2005. The initiative strives to educate schools and businesses by providing free resources to help organisations celebrate and usualise LGBT+ lives in their full diversity. In this blog, we take a look at: discrimination in the ...
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Supplier articleHow to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023
International Women’s Day is tomorrow, Wednesday 8th March. The day is an opportunity to honour women’s achievements, raise awareness for gender equality and celebrate those who are pushing the boundaries for women’s rights and fighting gender bias.Each International Women’s Day has a theme, and this year’s is ‘DigitALL: Innovation and ...
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Supplier articleThe 3 most effective ways to measure financial wellbeing
There are a huge number of benefits to improving your employees’ financial wellbeing - and hopefully we’re now all on the same page!But if you need reminding - or are discovering financial wellbeing for the first time - here’s a useful place to start.One thing that comes up when introducing ...
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ArticleTribunal rules Defence Science and Technology Laboratory engineer unfairly dismissed
An employment tribunal ruled that a mechanical engineer working for the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory, who suspended himself from work while he experienced health concerns, was unfairly dismissed.Ian Drury was employed by the executive agency of the Ministry of Defence from July 1982, until he was dismissed for gross ...
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Supplier article5 ways to motivate yourself to exercise
In a recent article from the BBC, it was revealed that more than half the world's population will be classed as obese or overweight by 2035 if action is not taken.The research from the World Obesity Federation warns that more than four billion people will be affected, with rates rising ...
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Supplier articleHow poor sleep impacts employees’ mental health and what employers can do about it
-By Dr Sophie Dix - VP of Content at Koa Health - Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Solutions Sleep is integral to health—mental and physical. And the amount and quality of our sleep impacts all aspects of our lives. Rest is particularly impactful to work—ie, ...
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ArticleAmazon receives top employer certification for 2023
Online retail giant Amazon has received certification as a top employer in Europe for 2023, for its dedication to creating a better work environment through HR policies and people practices.Certification from the Top Employers Institute is based on the results of an HR best practices survey, covering six HR areas ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 24 February - 2 March 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 17 February - 2 March 2023 were: Sainsbury’s offers four-day working week to head office employeesB and Q and Screwfix give retail staff pay riseRailway staff accept pay, security and conditions dealJohn Lewis reports 7.9% mean gender pay gapMarks and Spencer invests ...
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Supplier articleHow much money can your organisation save with eldercare?
At Seniorcare by Lottie, we’ve been crunching the numbers. And not just crunching, but creating a powerful tool to showcase those numbers. As eldercare responsibilities become more of an all-encompassing issue in today’s society, it means workplaces will be affected too. Whether it’s sudden absenteeism, poor mental ...
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Supplier articleEmployee Recognition Day March 3rd 2023
Author : Ellie Pinder,17 Thoughtful Ways to Recognise Your People: Employee Recognition Day 2023Looking to retain, motivate and support your people? Employee recognition is the best way to encourage wellbeing, productivity and keep the best talent on your team.When is Employee Recognition Day 2023?March 3rd marks Employee Recognition Day 2023, ...