All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 64

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    9 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD REVOLUTIONISE YOUR 2023 EMPLOYEE REWARD & RECOGNITION STRATEGY

    2022-11-17T08:41:15Z

    When in uncertain times, human beings often go into survival mode, and when the threat is financial, that means cutting costs and going without to afford the essentials.Although an organisation is made up of and powered by people, it needs to adopt a different approach – investing instead of cutting ...

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    3 ways to boost productivity (by prioritising mental health)

    2022-11-17T08:38:26Z

    Author : Stephen Dunne - Chief Product Officer at Koa Health - Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing SolutionsEven as employers continue to increase their investment in employee wellbeing and workplace mental health, companies are losing billions[1] due to poor mental health. And one of the most worrisome mental-health-related problems when ...

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    Richard Lane: How can employers support staff who are stressed about the cost-of-living crisis?

    2022-11-17T06:00:54Z

    The events of the past six months have brought the topic of financial resilience into our everyday conversations, and employers have had to consider the impact that the rising cost of living is having on their employees. For many in employment, it is becoming more and more difficult to balance ...

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    66% of employers offer staff time off for fertility treatment

    2022-11-15T09:00:40Z

    Employee Benefits poll: Two-thirds (66%) of organisations offer time off for treatment as a form of fertility benefit for their workforce.Just 5.4% of respondents to an online survey conducted by Employee Benefits said they provide employees with money towards treatment costs, with the same number listing and flexible working, while ...

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    IS CHRISTMAS 2022 CAUSING EMPLOYEE STRESS LEVELS TO RISE?

    2022-11-15T08:41:43Z

    Halloween is last week’s news, and it is officially acceptable to talk about Christmas – even though, from a business perspective, it’s been on all our minds for a while. It’s also International Stress Awareness Week, so we’re once again focusing on this subject.We recently talked about How to avoid ...

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    Wilmott Dixon and Admiral named best big employers for Q4 2022

    2022-11-11T10:48:06Z

    Construction business Wilmott Dixon and insurance firm Admiral Group have topped the list of Best big companies to work for in Q4 2022.The Best Companies accreditation and rankings are based on a proprietary anonymous employee survey, which tracks engagement and generates a score for each employer of between 0 and ...

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    Nasa, Rolls-Royce and Google named among top US employers for veterans

    2022-11-10T11:17:08Z

    Image credit: Ingus Kruklitis / Shutterstock.comThe National Aeronautics and Space Administration (Nasa), car and aeronautical manufacturer Rolls-Royce Holdings, and technology firm Google have been named among the top 10 best employers for veterans in America in 2022.The list of 200 organisations, compiled by Forbes and Statista for the third consecutive ...

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    HOW TO AVOID PRE-CHRISTMAS BURNOUT

    2022-11-10T09:08:42Z

    With stress Awareness Week just around the corner and the festive season on the horizon, we’re keeping the focus on your employees’ mental and physical wellbeing.For those employees celebrating Christmas, it can be a bittersweet time of the year. On the one hand, you can get a break from work, ...

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    How to create a return-to-work support plan for newly injured or ill staff

    2022-11-10T06:00:14Z

    A return-to-work plan should be devised collaboratively between the employer and employee.The best plans will be flexible depending on the condition and circumstances involved, continually evolve, be kept under review and aim to achieve a sustainable return.Having holistic benefits, such as using the value-added services provided alongside group risk products, ...

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    Thames Water offers bespoke return-to-work plans for its workforce

    2022-11-10T06:00:11Z

    Thames Water, which employs more than 7,500 members of staff, operates tailored, individual return-to-work plans for sick or injured employees.The water and wastewater services provider, which operates across London, the Thames Valley and surrounding areas, has an in-house occupational health team, which receives management referrals for employees who are unwell ...

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    EXCLUSIVE: Gen Z staff 20% more likely to engage with benefits package

    2022-11-09T11:00:47Z

    Generation Z employees aged 25 and below are 20% more likely to engage with their employee benefits package than their older colleagues, according to new research.Corporate wellbeing platform Gympass surveyed employees across the globe for its first annual 2022 State of work-life wellness report, investigating and analysing trends and data ...

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    Tom Moyes: The importance of supporting and managing stress in the workplace

    2022-11-09T09:00:23Z

    International Stress Awareness Week (7 - 11 November 2022) was founded in 2018 by the International Stress Management Association, and focuses on managing stress and running campaigns against the stigma associated with stress and mental health.Research published on 3 March 2022 by the London School of Economics and Political Science ...

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    RECOGNISE AND REDUCE STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE

    2022-11-08T08:44:22Z

    Wednesday, 2nd November, is National Stress Awareness Day, and from Monday 7th November, an entire week will be dedicated to stress awareness internationally.It’s essential to keep the information flowing because, as a society, phrases like ‘you’re stressing me out’ are a standard part of our vocabulary, and we’re at risk ...

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    Buyer’s guide to retail and discount voucher schemes

    2022-11-08T06:00:37Z

    What are retail and discount voucher schemes?Employee discount voucher schemes come in various forms, all of which aim to provide staff with savings on a range of purchases, from everyday shops to big-ticket items and the latest technology. There are three main types of scheme, which might fall under different ...

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    BNP Paribas Real Estate names joint UK HR directors

    2022-11-07T09:00:05Z

    BNP Paribas Real Estate has appointed Vicky Ryan and Fiona Biddle (pictured left and right respectively) to job share the role of UK HR director as of this month, following Ryan’s return from maternity leave.Both will have full responsibility and accountability for the business’ HR department, each working three days ...

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    How to promote health and wellbeing practices to the workplace

    2022-11-04T14:04:58Z

    VIDEO: This live panel debate took place on Wednesday 5 October at Employee Benefits Live 2022.The panel included: Anne-Marie Lister, chief people officer, Atom Bank Daniel Chan, global workplace and wellbeing lead, Dentsu International Donna O’Malley, head of nursery group operations, Monkey Puzzle Karen Tate, employee relations lead, Monkey Puzzle.The ...

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    The top 10 most-read articles between 28 October - 3 November 2022

    2022-11-04T09:00:30Z

    The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 28 October and 3 November 2022 were: Marks and Spencer expands flexible working optionsBoots offers employees discounted childcare feesMorrisons to pay £60,000 in compensation for maternity leave discriminationDWF rolls out menopause support policyLowest-paid Local Government Association staff accept 10.5% pay dealCo-op launches ...

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    Royal Household digs for gardens manager at Buckingham Palace

    2022-11-04T09:00:04Z

    Something for the weekend: The Royal Household is currently sowing the seeds for someone looking to take on a budding new career as a permanent gardens manager, to care for the grounds admired by thousands at Buckingham Palace.With a starting salary of £38,000 to £40,000 per annum, the successful candidate ...

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    Confessions of a benefits manager: Candid goes to an internal conference

    2022-11-04T06:00:25Z

    Big Bad Boss has news: our chief people officer (CPO) has a crazy idea to improve morale. Is it an extra holiday? No. Is it a bigger bonus? No, it is a conference. Yes, really. An internal conference, so not even an external jolly with free gifts and biscuits. It ...

  • Unilever introduces flexible benefits system for global employees
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    Unilever Australia to trial four-day week

    2022-11-03T11:31:09Z

    Consumer goods firm Unilever has extended its four-day week trial to its operations in Australia, following an encouraging 18-month pilot with its 80 members of staff in New Zealand.The trial will run from 14 November for 12 months initially, with employees retaining 100% of their salaries while working 80% of ...