All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 62

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    Government commits to making flexible working day one right

    2022-12-06T11:26:08Z

    The UK government has committed to introducing secondary legislation entitling employees to the ability to request flexible working from the first day of their employment.The government outlined plans to remove the 26-week qualifying period before employees can request flexible working, and allow them to make two flexible working requests in ...

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    Axa UK introduces free period products in all UK offices

    2022-12-06T10:51:34Z

    Insurance firm Axa UK has introduced free, environmentally friendly period products in female and gender-neutral washrooms across its UK offices, to help end period poverty and remove the stigma around the subject of menstruation.Through a partnership with social enterprise Hey Girls, which aims to eradicate period poverty in the UK, ...

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    Buyer’s guide to employee assistance programmes

    2022-12-06T06:00:15Z

    What are employee assistance programmes?An employee assistance programme (EAP) is, at its core, a helpline, paid for by employers and provided free to staff, which provides confidential advice and assistance around a wide range of subjects that might affect them both at work and in their personal lives.This typically includes ...

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    Gardner Leader introduces first menopause champion

    2022-12-05T10:54:49Z

    Law firm Gardner Leader has appointed its first menopause champion as part of an investment in health and wellbeing support initiatives for its workforce.Hilary Messer, senior associate in the dispute resolution team, was given the responsibility for raising the profile of menopause awareness in the workplace and encouraging staff to ...

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    Itsu launches benefits centred on major life transitions

    2022-12-05T10:00:22Z

    Restaurant and grocery chain Itsu has launched a benefits package that aims to support its 1,500 members of staff through major life transitions, including becoming a parent, moving home, and undergoing gender reassignment.Among the benefits it introduced in November was paid leave for various life events. For employees experiencing the ...

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    How to talk to your employees about the cost of living crisis

    2022-12-05T08:45:09Z

    The cost of living crisis is unfortunately ongoing, with the end still far from sight. It’s an issue that affects all aspects of everyday life, and the workplace is no exception.Financial stress and uncertainty can impact everything from mental health to day-to-day performance at work.A combination of openly acknowledging the ...

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    How to communicate benefits to support the cost of living over the festive season

    2022-12-02T11:56:13Z

    Employee benefits can not only support staff with their festive spending but can also support employees in managing the cost of living.Managing finances over the next few months will be the number one priority for many employees as energy prices increase and Christmas becomes even costlier.Promoting your existing benefits and ...

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    NHS employers recognised for excellence in diversity and inclusion

    2022-12-02T11:20:47Z

    A number of NHS employers, including ambulance services in the North East and North West, hospitals in Northampton, Blackpool and Kettering, and the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), were recognised on the Talent Inclusivity and Diversity Evaluation (Tide) benchmarking list for this year.The Tide Awards, which are run by the ...

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    Four ways to promote empathy in your workplace

    2022-12-02T08:43:24Z

    Empathy in business and leadership can be a powerful driver of business growth leading to happier employees, customers, and increased productivity. If you want to create an environment where employees feel valued and love where they work, don’t mistake this interpersonal skill as an unimportant one.As part of a Health ...

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    The Number of Unpaid Carers in the UK Has Almost Doubled in 10 Years - What Challenge Does this Pose for Your Employees?

    2022-12-02T08:37:13Z

    The number of unpaid carers across the UK providing care for older, disabled or seriously ill relatives has almost doubled over the last 10 years.According to Carers Trust, an unpaid carer is anyone who cares, unpaid, for a friend or family member who due to illness, disability, a mental health ...

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    Retiring in turbulent times: what employees need to consider

    2022-12-01T09:14:12Z

    Inflation in the UK was at a 41 year high in October at 11.1% and is expected to remain high for some time, intensifying the existing cost-of-living crisis. It is a difficult time for many people, but what about those planning to retire?WEALTH at work, a leading financial wellbeing and ...

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    A Manager's Guide to Supporting Employees who have Caregiving Responsibilities

    2022-12-01T08:59:17Z

    It is estimated that as many as 15% of the entire workforce are managing informal caregiving responsibilities. All carers - whether in employment or not - need financial, wellbeing and practical support. As a manager, your role in this support network is crucial.As managers, you will naturally use a combination ...

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    ARE YOUR EMPLOYEES SAD? SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER IN THE WORKPLACE

    2022-12-01T08:43:26Z

    Seasonal Affective Disorder, or SAD, is a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. While SAD is most prevalent during the darker winter months, it impacts some individuals during the summer, and, in contrast, they feel better in winter.Symptoms of SAD include low moods, feelings of ...

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    Podcast: Central Co-op introduces new reward hub to enhance benefits offering

    2022-12-01T06:00:43Z

    tynanbarton · Employee Benefits/Central Co-op podcastListen: Retail co-operative society, Cental Co-op, has launched a new reward and benefits platform to offer a centralised benefits hub with essential support for employees during difficult financial times.In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, Jen Roberts, senior reward and wellbeing manager at Central ...

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    Benefits on offer at Central Co-op

    2022-12-01T06:00:17Z

    Benefits offered by Central Co-op:Pension and group riskA group personal pension for all employees, with varying contribution levels.Life assurance, funded by the employer.Healthcare and wellbeingHealth cash plan, funded by the employee.Employee assistance programme, employer paid.Line manager mental health training.Mental health champions.Free flu jab.Menopause support policy.HolidaysHoliday puchase: employees can buy up ...

  • 86% of employers are changing approach health and wellbeing due to Covid-19
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    19% of older line managers do not think staff wellbeing is integral to their job

    2022-11-30T09:00:26Z

    One in five (19%) line managers aged 55 and above do not think that supporting staff wellbeing is integral to their job compared to 7% of younger line managers, according to research by return-to-work rehabilitation organisation Working To Wellbeing.Its Window to the workplace survey, which surveyed 510 UK line managers ...

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    4 in 10 employees are worrying about money every day

    2022-11-30T08:42:13Z

    Although employers may not be able to increase salaries to keep up with inflation, there are other more creative and affordable ways to support employee wellbeing during this time of financial uncertainty. All households will be affected as they need to spend more money on energy and food costs. Our ...

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    Intravelr introduces in-house happiness committee

    2022-11-29T12:28:32Z

    Youth and student travel business Intravelr has launched an in-house happiness committee as part of its Christmas celebrations this year.Formed by employees from across the business, the committee is responsible for running initiatives, creating a fun and inspiring environment, and organising events that help the workforce to be more motivated ...

  • MentalHealth
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    75% of HR professionals see mental wellbeing as key focus for 2023

    2022-11-29T12:07:08Z

    The majority (75%) of HR professionals stated that mental health and wellbeing would be the most important area in which to provide support to staff in 2023, according to research by WorkNest.The research, conducted at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) annual conference in November, surveyed 105 respondents ...

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    EMPLOYEE CHRISTMAS GIFTS: THE BENEFIT OF AN INDIVIDUAL APPROACH

    2022-11-29T08:48:35Z

    Ahead of our Commercial Director, Graham James, leading an Insight Session at the recent CIPD Conference and Event, we ran two polls on LinkedIn. For the first poll, we asked employees to tell us what makes a positive impact on wellbeing in the workplace. For the second, we asked employers ...