All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 51
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ArticleNeora implements Bare Minimum Mondays
Something for the weekend: Global skincare, wellness, hair care and weight management firm Neora has implemented a ‘Bare Minimum Mondays’ policy for some members of its workforce. One way to avoid the Sunday scaries for sure!Caitlin Winter, marketing manager for Neora Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, set up the initiative ...
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ArticleExperian and HLB International among Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023
Data analytics and consumer credit reporting organisation Experian, cryptocurrency firm Kraken, and advisory and accounting organisation HLB International have been named as some of the Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek.Published for the first time in partnership with benchmark research organisation Best Practice Institute, the list is based on ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 26 May - 1 June 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 26 May - 1 June 2023 were: Amazon introduces flexible-working optionsVirgin Media O2 staff accept pay dealNeonatal, carer and family leave acts receive Royal AssentExclusive: Channel 4 and Citi shortlisted for Best benefits for reproductive health46% of young staff think employers could ...
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Supplier articleReward and Recognition Platforms: An Essential Tool in the Sales and Recruitment Industries
Employee turnover can be at a higher rate in the Sales and Recruitment industries; therefore, staff retention is challenging but more important than ever (1). Coming out of the pandemic and into the cost of living crisis, many people were either looking for a change in their professional life or ...
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ArticleClarion Solicitors commits to become fertility-friendly employer
Leeds-based law firm Clarion Solicitors has committed to becoming a fertility-friendly organisation in order to enhance the support available to its 300 employees.The accreditation, from Fertility Matters at Work, was awarded to the firm as a result of its dedicated policy focused on fertility. Through this, Clarion hopes to ensure ...
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Supplier articleEMPLOYEE WELLBEING: MORE THAN A TICK BOX EXERCISE
As an employer or HR professional, there’s no avoiding the topic of employee wellbeing. Whatever approach your business takes, it’s a topic filling your news feeds and inboxes daily. The message is being received, with businesses understanding the value of nurturing a healthy and resilient workforce. Our ...
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ArticleBuyer's guide to group dental plans
What are group dental plans?Dental plans are a type of insurance or cash plan that specifically cater for oral health, helping staff afford regular dentist visits for preventative and routine care, such as accident and emergency cover, crowns, implants and fillings, as well as larger issues such as treatment for ...
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ArticleExclusive: Bupa and Vivup shortlisted for Best supplier to work for
Private healthcare provider Bupa and employee benefits provider Vivup have been shortlisted in the category Best Supplier to Work For at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.This award was created to recognise an organisation that uses its benefits package to position itself as an attractive employer beyond offering its own products ...
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Supplier articleBOOST THE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE BY EMBEDDING YOUR BUSINESS WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY
What does community spirit have to do with the employee experience? Quite a lot By 2025, Millennials will make up 75% of the global workforce, and they’re looking for socially responsible employers. Core Values Research from 2003 suggested that graduates would be willing to forgo up to ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by XDesign
Benefits on offer at XDesign:Pension and group riskGroup personal pension (GPP) plan with salary sacrifice arrangement for all employees. Employer and employee contributions of 4%, matched up to 5%.Life insurance.Critical illness leave at full pay for the first six months, and half pay for the following six to nine months.Healthcare ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: XDesign ensures its benefits strategy is an ever-evolving offering
?Employee Benefits · XDesign podcastListen: Digital consultancy XDesign has grown rapidly in the past two years and increased its headcount from 50 employees to over 450.In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, chief people officer Ciji Duncan, explains how the organisation has adapted and expanded its benefits offering in ...
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OpinionPaul Gilshan: Are employee benefits as important as salary?
Employee benefits are an important aspect of any job, but can be overlooked when thinking about changing roles. Depending on those on offer, benefits can be just as valuable as a pay rise, and in some cases, even more valuable.It is quite natural for us to focus on salary. After ...
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ArticlePowys County Council becomes endometriosis-friendly employer
Credit: Wozzie / Shutterstock.comPowys County Council in Wales has pledged to become an endometriosis-friendly employer by signing up to the Endometriosis Friendly Scheme in order to support its employees who have the condition.Led by Endometriosis UK, the scheme provides guidance on how employers can commit to providing those with the ...
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ArticleChannel 4 and Citi shortlisted for Best benefits to support reproductive health
Channel 4 and global investment bank Citi have been shortlisted for Best benefits to support reproductive health at the Employee Benefits Awards 2023.This award was newly introduced for 2023, to recognise the most effective benefits strategy to help and support staff going through fertility treatment or pregnancy, regardless of gender.Judges ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 19 - 25 May 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 19 - 25 May 2023 were: Marks and Spencer launches neonatal leave policyAsda to consult on pay drop for store staff close to LondonLidl GB gives staff third pay rise in 12 monthsHobbycraft, Softwire named Best Companies to Work For Q2 2023Osborne ...
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ArticleBryan Cave Leighton Paisner expands parental leave policies globally
Global law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner (BCLP) has expanded its parental leave policies across the business, effective from 1 July.UK employees will be eligible for 26 weeks of leave at 100% pay, as well as 13 weeks of statutory maternity pay for primary carers, and 13 weeks at 100% ...
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Supplier articleHELPING YOUR PEOPLE BE THEIR BEST SELF
“The number of Britons not working due to long-term sickness has hit a record high, with the increase driven by a rise in mental health problems among young people and a rise in back and neck pain”. The Independent, May 2023 The State of Mental Health in ...
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ArticleCorinne Mills: What weight does an employer accreditation add to your people strategy?
Our menopause-friendly employer accreditation is something we are very proud of. With an 81% female workforce, it means a lot to our people and our Menopause Matters Network, who were fundamental in securing this recognition. It has meant that menopause, and other important topics, are highly visible and openly discussed ...
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ArticleFunding Circle signs pregnancy loss pledge
Lending platform Funding Circle has signed the Miscarriage Association’s pregnancy loss pledge in order to support its staff through miscarriage.The business signed the pledge following its identification by Parents at FC, one of Funding Circle's six diversity, equity and inclusion groups, as a way of recognising its commitment to supporting ...
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ArticleHumber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust launches pregnancy loss leave
Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust has introduced paid leave for employees who experience pregnancy loss and the premature arrival of new babies.Employees who experience a miscarriage before the 24th week are now entitled to two weeks of paid leave, while a partner can take to up to five days of ...