All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 60
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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 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 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 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 ...
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Article36% with long-term health issues find it affects their ability to work
Six in 10 (60%) of those facing a long-term health issue said it reduced their ability to carry out daily tasks, while 36% said it impacted the amount or type of work they were able to do within their current job role, according to research by the Department for Work ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 10 - 16 March 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 10 - 16 March 2023 were: Spring Budget 2023: Scheme launches to help disabled people to access work and supportSpring Budget 2023: Pensions lifetime allowance scrappedSpring Budget 2023: Government to focus on mental health and musculoskeletal issues Spring Budget 2023: Tax-free pensions ...
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ArticleDoor handles found to be the most unhygienic place in an office
Something for the weekend: Employees have even more reason to be reluctant to return to office-based working, as new research reveals that office door handles harbour 30-times more bacteria than the average toilet seat.Office furniture supply firm Furniture At Work has revealed that door handles are the dirtiest areas of ...
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Supplier article7 ways to use social media for your employer branding
Whether you like it or not, social media is here to stay, and it forms a vital role in modern business operations, including that of your employer brand. It's a direct line to both existing and potential new clients or customers that can’t be undersold. Social media allows you to ...
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Supplier article3 simple ways to achieve a work-life balance
In a post-pandemic working world, the idea of a work-life balance has certainly changed. In fact, a recent article from the BBC discusses this exact concept explaining that more than ever people want a healthy work-life balance.The BBC article used data which showed that in 2021 in a survey of ...
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Supplier article5 ways financial wellbeing adds value to your organisation
Adding a new benefit to your employee benefits package might seem like one muscle-pulling Twister move too far. But the reality is, your people are struggling with heightened stress levels. And much of this is due to facing higher costs in every aspect of spending. In our ...