All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 72
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AnalysisTop tips for implementing a work-from-anywhere policy
Asking staff what they are looking for or what is missing in a policy of this kind presents the opportunity to put improvements in place.Employers should account for the possible pitfalls by ensuring there are processes to follow.Some employees may choose to work in a location other than the workplace ...
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ArticleRedbridge Council signs domestic abuse charter
Redbridge Council in the London Borough of Redbridge has signed trade union GMB’s Work to Stop Domestic Abuse Charter, in order to support employees experiencing domestic abuse.By signing the charter, employers pledge to ensure that staff will not be disadvantaged at work, as well as offering access to services and ...
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ArticleOut of Office? Hybrid workers head for the beach this summer
Something for the weekend: Almost three-fifths (57%) of UK hybrid workers have planned to extend their overseas trips this summer in order to ditch the office and work from more idyllic locations, according to research by flexible workspace operator IWG.The research, which canvassed 1,009 hybrid office workers in August, found ...
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ArticleImmediate Media Co introduces menopause app for employees
Special interest and content platform business Immediate Media Co has launched menopause app Balance+ this month for its more than 1,000 members of staff, based in London, Manchester and Bristol.The app provides access to specialist medically approved content and live sessions to help with mental health, nutrition, sleep, physical and ...
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Supplier articleHOW TO CREATE AN EFFECTIVE EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE STRATEGY?
What’s it like for someone who’s an employee of your organisation? You might have an idea already based on staff retention or employee feedback, or you might’ve even identified a problem with engagement that needs to be addressed.Whether you’re looking to improve talent acquisition and retention, productivity, employee engagement or ...
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ArticleTribunal finds in favour of finance executive in wellbeing and age discrimination case
An Employment Tribunal has found in favour of a finance executive who worked for e-commerce fulfilment provider Selazar, in claims that included unfair dismissal, breach of contract and age discrimination.Louise McCabe was one of the founding directors of Selazar when it was incorporated on 10 October 2014, alongside chief executive ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Adobe to discuss reproductive health at Employee Benefits Live 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Laura Jackson (pictured), physical wellbeing manager at computer software firm Adobe, has been announced as one of the participants in a panel discussion about menopause, fertility and pregnancy at Employee Benefits Live 2022.The panel, Menopause and fertility in the workplace, is sponsored by Peppy Health, and will be part ...
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ArticleAustralian McDonald's staff seek compensation in paid break row
More than 250,000 current and former McDonald's employees in Australia have launched legal action against the fast food giant in a dispute alleging the denial of paid rest breaks at almost 1,000 current and former restaurant sites.The Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) has lodged a Federal Court claim ...
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Supplier article5 ideas to introduce recognition into your onboarding processes
Author: Dawn Saxby-Willis, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Reward GatewayOnboarding is a stressful time. Not only for the company representative who is hard at work ensuring all the housekeeping is done, but for the new hire. They may have a lot racing through their minds, such as worrying about whether ...
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Supplier articleEMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT VS EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCE – AND THE IMPORTANCE OF GETTING BOTH RIGHT
Here at Sodexo Engage we talk a lot about employee engagement. After all, we’re named after it!Employee engagement impacts so many aspects of your organisation and failing to get it right can have significant consequences for everything from employee retention to business profitability. However, employee experience is also essential, and ...
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Supplier article4 employee benefits trends to watch over the next 12 months
Author: Charlotte Neal, Senior Employee Engagement Specialist at Reward GatewayThis year’s Reward Gateway Summit showcased the latest perspectives on employee benefits from today’s leading HR minds and engagement experts.If you missed it, don’t worry! I’ve put my former journalist hat on to bring you some of the best emerging trends ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits on offer at Blood Cancer UK
The benefits offered by Blood Cancer UK:Pension and group riskGroup personal pension scheme for all employees with default contributions of 5% for employee and employer. Employees can change their contributions and if they maintain it above 3%, the employer contribution continues. Employer contributions increase to 10% upon completion of five ...
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Case StudiesPodcast: Blood Cancer UK supports employee engagement with a boost to wellbeing benefits
tynanbarton · Blood Cancer UK/Employee Benefits podcastListen: In the past year, charity Blood Cancer UK has focused on supporting the motivation and engagement of its employees through an expanded wellbeing benefits provision, all against the backdrop of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic and subsequent financial difficulties.In this episode of the Employee ...
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ArticleZenith launches menopause support for staff
Vehicle leasing business Zenith has introduced a support package for employees experiencing the menopause, including help with medical costs.The package, which came into effect at the start of August 2022, gives its approximate 1,200 members of staff, 38% of whom are female, the opportunity to expense prescription fees for hormone ...
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Supplier articleEnd-of-year support & recognition to truly make a difference in a difficult economic climate
Author: Joe Benton, Employee Engagement Consultant at Reward GatewayWith many companies unable to offer pay rises or bonuses this year, planning a rewarding festive season is more important than ever when it comes to making your people feel supported and valued.So how can you provide truly meaningful support and recognition ...
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ArticleSolicitor wins £150,000 in equal pay and discrimination case
Shipping solicitor Helena Biggs has been awarded more than £150,000 in damages in the conclusion of a successful equal pay and discrimination suit brought against her former employer A Bilborough and Company in 2020.In December 2020, the Employment Tribunal found in favour of Biggs in her complaints of unfair dismissal, ...
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Supplier articleDIVERSITY VS INCLUSION: WHAT EMPLOYERS NEED TO KNOW
Issues around diversity and inclusion have never been more important, and these are two things’ organisations can no longer afford to ignore and simply pay lip service to.In this article we’re going to look at the difference between diversity and inclusion, and why it’s important for organisations to embrace both.In ...
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ArticleCharlieHR cements nine-day fortnight policy following successful trial
On-demand HR advice and software business CharlieHR has permanently implemented a nine-day fortnight for its 50 members of staff, following a successful nine-month trial period.The alternative working structure, rather than implementing a straight four-day working week, saw the firm alternate between five days and four days. During the trial period, ...
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Supplier articleIs this really evidence-based?
Size up the science behind mental health solutions with these 3 questionsMost digital-first mental health solutions claim to be evidence-based, but a very small percentage have strong science to back them up. While research published in the Lancet and PLOS Digital Health demonstrate that digital interventions have the potential to ...
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ArticleAlternative Airlines enhances benefits with focus on wellbeing
Flight search and booking organisation Alternative Airlines has launched an enhanced benefits package for its 70 members of staff, including flight credits worth up to £1,000 per year and a focus on employee wellbeing.The business, based in Horley, introduced the benefits in July, in order to acknowledge the hard work ...