All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 63
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ArticleUniversity Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust hires chief people officer
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) has appointed Alison Balson (pictured) as chief people officer, to start in the new year.Balson has worked in human resources in the NHS for more than 20 years, and was the chief people officer and director of workforce at Wrightington, Wigan ...
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ArticleWeightWatchers gives US staff six months paid parental leave
WeightWatchers has introduced six months of paid parental leave for eligible full and part-time employees in the US.Chief executive officer (CEO) Sima Sistani, who joined the business in March, announced the new initiative on her LinkedIn page, explaining that she thinks society has taken a step back on what should ...
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ArticleBarking Heads sniffs out Christmas Doggy Dinner taster
Something for the weekend: Natural pet food brand Barking Heads has started the hunt for its first ever canine Christmas Doggy Dinner taster to test its Christmas dog food menu.The winning pooch will receive a year’s supply of dog food worth more than £100 delivered to their doorstep. In return, ...
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Supplier articleThe case for providing better workplace support for migraine sufferers
Author : Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development and Marketing at Generali UK Employee BenefitsMigraine is one of the most common long-term and debilitating conditions for people of working age globally. Yet, maybe because it’s classed as an ‘invisible’ disability, it arguably doesn’t receive the attention it deserves when it ...
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Supplier articleHow financial stress is impacting your employees’ health
73% of adults say their stress levels have been higher since the COVID pandemic [1] and now, according to our recent survey, the cost of living crisis is contributing to 82% of employees worrying about money at least once a week. As a result, employers are increasingly recognising that they ...
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Article82% undergoing fertility treatment would only consider employers offering relevant benefits
Eight in 10 (82%) employees either undergoing or preparing for fertility treatment would only consider working for an employer that offered fertility benefits, according to research by UK virtual fertility clinic Apricity.The survey of 500 UK people, with 40% undergoing fertility treatment and 60% preparing for it, found that 61% ...
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ArticleChannel 4 starts reproductive health and hormone testing trial
Channel 4 started a six month trial this week that offers reproductive health and hormone testing to its employees, personalised to their symptoms and goals.Through a partnership with reproductive healthcare business Hertility, staff will be able to order a hormone and fertility test worth £149, and have access to an ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits Awards 2023 opens for entries
Entries for the Employee Benefits Awards 2023 are now open, with the event set to take place on Friday 23 June 2023 at the HAC London.The Employee Benefits Awards is the event of the year for the reward, benefits and HR community. It recognises excellence and celebrates the organisations, teams ...
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Supplier articleEMBED KINDNESS AND TOLERANCE INTO YOUR WORKPLACE CULTURE WITH AN END-TO-END WELLBEING STRATEGY
Positive workplace culture is a recruitment must-haveWhen Ian Hodson, Head of Reward at the University of Lincoln, spoke at EB Live 2022, he provided research showing that the workforce of tomorrow wants to experience workplace culture in the office environment, absorbing everything it entails.Since Sunday, 13th November was World Kindness ...
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Case StudiesBrambles engages and motivates employees with holistic approach to benefits
During what have been turbulent times for many, Brambles has ensured that it engages and motivates employees through its benefits proposition, while also fully supporting all areas of wellbeing.Recognising the strain that working through the pandemic has had on some employees, Brambles continuously informs staff about their benefits so that ...
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AnalysisCan a robust employee experience counteract the quiet quitting trend?
Need to know:The term quiet quitting refers to employees contributing the bare minimum in their jobs and putting in no more time or effort than is necessary.It is in a response to the burnout many employees are experiencing, and can be considered disrespectful to the hard work that many have ...
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Supplier articleWhy a strong CSR program is key to attract and retain talent
A corporate social responsibility policy shows employees who you are, what you do, and (most importantly) what you value. With 64% of millennials considering a company’s social and environmental commitments when deciding where to work (and millennials now being the biggest group in the UK workforce), it’s crucial that you ...
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Supplier articleMEN’S HEALTH AND WELLBEING: MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORKPLACE & BEYOND
Before continuing with this article, please be aware that it mentions sensitive subjects around mental health matters, such as self-harm and suicide.Saturday, 19th November, is International Men’s Day, and this is what the movement has to say.“We highlight positive role models and raise awareness of men’s well-being.”In a recent article, ...
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Supplier articleStriking a balance between protecting mental health and prioritizing productivity
Author: Jennifer Gendron- Global Chief Commercial Officer at Koa Health - Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing SolutionsAs businesses become more aware of the explicit and implicit demands of their workforce–employee mental health has become a company priority. The World Health Organization reports that an estimated 12 billion working days[1] are ...
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Case StudiesBizay prioritises staff feedback to maximise engagement
Bizay, a global operating system for product customisation, always takes each employee's individual needs into account when presenting its total reward package, which it built in order to better fit the needs of each member of its workforce.The organisation, which operates across Europe, South and North America and employs 180 ...
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Supplier articleCost of living: 10 tips for effective pulse surveys that support employees through challenging times
Often when we can see challenging times ahead we want to react quickly. Why wouldn't we? It’ll give our employees confidence that we’re there to support them. On the flip side, moving quickly means that we risk making changes that aren’t aligned with our employees’ needs.Whilst employees will be looking ...
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ArticleBurgess Mee accredited as fertility friendly employer
Credit: Elyse MarksLondon law firm Burgess Mee has received fertility friendly employer accreditation from Fertility Matters at Work (FMAW).The family and private client law firm, which employs six partners, 13 other fee earners and five support staff, was awarded the accreditation due to its recognition that fertility issues, treatments and ...
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ArticleWorld Cup fever: 47% intend to phone in sick for football
Something for the weekend: Almost half (47%) of England and Wales supporters intend to pull a sicky to watch their nation play at this year's football World Cup.Bookmaker Paddy Power partnered with Research Without Barriers to survey 2,002 football fans from England and Wales. The research found that almost half ...
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Supplier articleHow to win back time when managing employee benefits
Research shows one of the biggest barriers to HR implementing employee benefits is a lack of time.It’s no surprise after the events of the last few years. HR have weathered the storm to support businesses and their employees in navigating a significant period of instability, be it political, economic or ...
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ArticleMobysoft implements £1,200 cost-of-living payment
Manchester-based software service firm Mobysoft has given employees earning up to £35,000 a £1,200 cost of living support payment to help combat the effects of the current cost-of-living crisis.The payment will be split over the next four months to February 2023, and the firm also offered a tapered support programme ...