All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 64
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Supplier articleWORKPLACE RELATIONSHIPS: HOW TO BUILD TRUST
“Employees in high-trust organisations are more productive, have more energy at work, collaborate better with their colleagues, and stay with their employers longer than people working at low-trust companies. They also suffer less chronic stress and are happier with their lives, and these factors fuel stronger performance.” ...
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OpinionEmma Burroughs and Tania Goodman: Is there a decrease in remote working jobs being advertised?
It has been widely reported that the number of fully remote roles available has dropped significantly; this is a continuing trend month on month, making the job market more competitive for those seeking such roles.Initially, many employers have taken a more relaxed approach to the return to the office, but ...
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Supplier articleThe steps to launch an impactful employee discounts programme
Supporting financial wellbeing with a world-class employee discounts programme has moved from being a nice to have to a necessity. Inflation is putting more pressure on employees and employers are having to think outside the box to support with the cost of living crisis. Employers do have the opportunity to ...
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Supplier articleIncreasing Your Intake of Positive News for a Better Wellbeing
Author : Alex CrumpNews-related stress is a real thing! Reading more positive news can help to combat the effects.Studies have shown that daily news consumption can cause regular and increased worry, particularly during and following the pandemic. News sources highlight negative stories rather than positive ones to increase clickbait and ...
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ArticleTrial sees 92% of employers agree to continue four-day week
The majority (92%) of participants in the UK's four-day week trial said they will definitely continue or are planning to continue with a four-day working week.Four Day Week Global, Four Day Week Campaign and Autonomy led a six-month trial of a four-day week, with no loss of pay for workers, ...
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Supplier articleThe top 10 employee benefits in the UK
A good employee benefits package could play a big part in what makes a business successful - how many companies know the top 10 employee benefits in the UK?Not every staff member will have the same wants or needs. But get your employee perks package right and you’ll attract top ...
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Supplier articleOUR HOUSEHOLD SUPPORT CARD: THE FINANCIAL WELLBEING BENEFIT YOUR EMPLOYEES NEED
93% of adults have reported an increase in the cost of living compared with last year. Office for National Statistics. The monthly pay packet has never had to work so hard, with 7.8 million Brits struggling to keep up with the cost of their rising bills. The ...
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OpinionAvneet Kaur: Diversity, equity and inclusion policies must align with employee benefits
A global pandemic and economic volatility, along with Black Lives Matter and trans rights movements, have all brought about seismic shifts in attitudes. Added to this, the modern workforce is multi-generational and diverse in culture, experience, and identity.Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies must therefore align with employee benefits in ...
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Supplier articleDo employees really need to be concerned about the Lifetime Allowance right now?
In November’s Autumn Statement, despite speculation, no further news was delivered in regard to the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) or Annual Allowance suggesting that they will continue to remain frozen for three more years.As of December 2022, the UK Inflation rate stood at 10.5% and the Lifetime Allowance of £1.073m has ...
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ArticleHalf of younger staff would take pay cut for employer with values
Nearly half of UK (48%) and US (44%) Gen Z and Millennial employees would consider taking a pay cut in order to work for an employer that shares their values, according to research by business advocate Paul Polman.The Net positive barometer surveyed 4,000 British and American employees at medium to ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 10 - 16 February 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 10 - 16 February 2023 were: Zurich UK implements support package for employeesNatwest acquires majority in Cushon Abellio gives London bus drivers 18% pay riseMedian base pay rise expected for 2023 reaches 5%Cisco, Salesforce and Xero named best UK workplaces for wellbeingAverage ...
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ArticleArgyll sniffs out signature office fragrance
Something for the weekend: London office provider Argyll has launched a bespoke branded scent created by British perfumer Azzi Glasser, which it will roll out across its 30-strong portfolio, in order to help those working there soak in the smell of success.Glasser, who has created signature scents for The Mandrake ...
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Supplier articleDiscounts for carers in the workplace
Unlike the NHS, the elderly care industry doesn’t operate on a free basis. The fees, either within a care home or home care, can be so expensive it makes your eyes bulge. Those lucky enough to have money saved up for such a scenario are grateful that ...
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Supplier articleHow to ease cost of living burdens with low-cost initiatives
Low budgets getting you down?The Cost of Living crisis is not going anywhere. As inflation continues to rise, employers still face finding new ways to maximise employees' disposable income without the expense of a company-wide pay rise. In our handy eBook, you'll discover:Why pay rises fall short of employee expectation ...
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Supplier article6 simple health and wellbeing apps to introduce to your employees
In the workplace, in recent years, the approach we take to wellbeing now extends much further beyond simply how an employee feels. Indeed, employers now recognise that they should take a holistic approach to wellbeing. In this, employers acknowledge that bad workplace wellbeing affects the number of sick days employees ...
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Supplier article3 things to consider when choosing a reward and recognition system
As a people leader at a company, you will have many priorities and challenges. This year, topics like quiet quitting have been in the news and on the mind of HR professionals. As part of tackling these issues, you should consider the employee experience and how you ...
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ArticleNHS Business Services Authority and Clifford Chance named top for LGBTQ inclusion
Public body NHS Business Services Authority, law firm Clifford Chance and design firm Arup have been listed on Stonewall’s 2023 Top 100 Employers list of LGBTQ inclusive workplaces.The charity for lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer rights compiles its list based on the Workplace Equality Index each year, comprising employers ...
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ArticleStarbucks UK introduces free period products for staff
Coffee chain Starbucks UK has introduced free period products at work for its UK employees, as of today (16 February).Starbucks partnered with sustainable period care brand Time Of The Month (TOTM), which focuses on breaking down the stigma and shame that surrounds menstruation, helping to end period poverty and alleviating ...
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Supplier articleWhy should you support your employees’ money management?
As an employer, there are many benefits you are legally required to provide so that the overall wellbeing of your employees is cared for. But there is also room for some non-legal requirements, known as perks, that can aid the everyday life of your team.Good perks can have positive trickle-down ...
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Supplier article5 TIPS ON REDUCING ABSENTEEISM
What did your attendance figures look like yesterday? The first Monday of the month has been known as National Sickie Day since 2011. Statistically, it’s the day when more UK workers will call in sick than any other day of the year. Is National Sickie ...