All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 8

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    Salutem Care and Education launches financial wellbeing benefits

    19 September 2024

    Salutem Care and Education has introduced further financial wellbeing benefits for its employees to support their wellbeing. Its employees will now be able to access a workplace savings account with a 4.7% annual equivalent rate (AER), provided by financial benefits platform Wagestream. The account does not require ...

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    67% of staff do not feel they can fully switch off or keep work-life boundaries

    19 September 2024

    While 93% of employees said work-life balance was critical for good overall wellbeing, 67% do not feel they can fully switch off or keep work-life boundaries, according research by Protime UK. Its report The work-life boundary gap – why it matters and how to fix it, which ...

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    Herbert Smith Freehills enhances parental and carers policies

    18 September 2024

    Law firm Herbert Smith Freehills has introduced enhanced parental and carers policies as part of its commitment to the wellbeing of its employees, effective 1 October. The policies are part of Life@HSF, which is the firm’s approach to delivering a flexible and supportive working environment. Its aim ...

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    Superdrug and Savers receive bronze equality award

    18 September 2024

    Credit: William Barton / Shutterstock.com Health and beauty retailers Superdrug and Savers have received a bronze award in Stonewall’s UK Workplace Equality Index. Charity for LGBTQ+ rights Stonewall launched the Workplace Equality Index to recognise employers which are committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace and are ...

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    Pluxee UK Unveils Their Refurbished Tech Scheme!

    17 September 2024

    Pluxee UK is thrilled to announce a new partnership with sustainable tech pioneers, Mobile Advantage, to bring UK employers their Refurbished Tech scheme! Refurbished Tech is an eco-friendly and cost-neutral employee benefit that alleviates digital poverty and makes life more affordable for your employees. With the option ...

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    Nottingham College and Southwark Council become endometriosis-friendly employers

    17 September 2024

    Credit: Toby Parsons / Shutterstock.comNottingham College, Southwark Council and NHS Ayrshire and Arran have committed to becoming endometriosis-friendly employers as part of their support of employees impacted by the condition.The scheme, which is run by charity Endometriosis UK, will help the employers improve support for those affected in the workplace, ...

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    Exclusive: National Development Team for Inclusion introduces staff cancer support

    17 September 2024

    National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTI) has implemented dedicated cancer support for its employees. The independent not-for-profit organisation employs experts in learning disability, autism, ageing and older people, mental health, and children and young people. Through the benefit, which is provided by Reframe Cancer, NDTI’s staff will ...

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    Jennifer Roberts: How can employers encourage staff to save money?

    17 September 2024

    At Central Co-op, we recognise that helping our employees with their financial wellbeing is an essential part of our staff wellbeing programme, called ‘We’ve got you’. Encouraging employees to save begins with creating a culture that prioritises financial health. At Central Co-op, we leverage our Difference Maker ...

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    Gi Group Holding becomes member of women's charity to raise awareness

    13 September 2024

    Recruitment firm Gi Group Holding has become a founding member of the charity Wellbeing of Women to raise awareness of the wellbeing of all women. Gi Group Holding is made up of the brands Gi Group, Marks Sattin, Grafton, Gi Pro, Intoo and Tack TMI. As a ...

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    The top 10 most read articles between 6 - 12 September 2024

    13 September 2024

    The top 10 most read articles between 6 - 12 September 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk were: Bank of London and the Middle East launches enhanced and flexible maternity leave Exclusive: Travis Perkins and Rio Tinto to discuss culture of recognition and reward at Employee Benefits Live ...

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    Lovewell's logic: The importance of facilitating conversations around suicide

    13 September 2024

    Trigger warning: This article discusses suicide. This week, rock star Jon Bon Jovi made headlines after he reportedly helped a woman in distress who was standing on the ledge of a bridge over the Cumberland River in Nashville, Tennessee. Along with others, Bon Jovi talked to the ...

  • UK work-life balance
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    UK among worst countries for work-life balance

    13 September 2024

    Something for the weekend: As a nation, we are well-known for complaining. This has been proven in Access People’s latest research, which found that while Spain ranked top for work-life balance, the UK lags behind when compared to other countries. Conducted by the HR systems specialist, which ...

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    3 Top Tips on Using Our Platform to Encourage Your Team

    12 September 2024

    3 Top Tips on Using Our Platform to Encourage Your TeamDid you know that 40% of employees report feeling underappreciated at work? (1). This lack of encouragement can seriously impact their motivation, wellbeing, and relationships wit managers.To mark National Encouragement Day, we’re here to help you change that! Discover how ...

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    Lancashire County Council and BAE Systems win at Menopause Friendly Employer Awards

    12 September 2024

    Credit: Laura AshmanLancashire County Council, BAE Systems and Thames Valley Police were some of the employers recognised at the Menopause Friendly Employer Awards 2024.The awards took place for the third consecutive year on Wednesday 11 September at the Royal Lancaster Hotel, London. It was hosted by TV and radio presenter ...

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    Understanding Social Value in the Business World

    12 September 2024

    Understanding Social Value in the Business WorldIn today’s corporate landscape, companies are increasingly being called upon to deliver more than just profit — they’re expected to create positive impact for the environment, communities, and broader society. This is where social value comes in.What is Social Value?Social value is the broader ...

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    Tips to help employees build their financial resilience

    11 September 2024

    Between the 9th and 15th of September is UK Savings Week. In the current environment, it has become difficult for a lot of people to save as much as they would like, in fact, a survey[1] of working adults by WEALTH at work found that the biggest financial concerns for ...

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    Answering all your questions about salary sacrifice schemes

    10 September 2024

    What is salary sacrifice, and how can it help save money for both employers and employees? Terms like salary sacrifice, salary deduction, NET, and Gross can often confuse HR professionals and employees. There are important distinctions between the two, and the type of scheme available may vary ...

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    Employees value flexible working more than wellbeing perks

    10 September 2024

    More employees admitted that they value flexible working over wellbeing perks such as gym memberships and stress management apps, according to Investors In People. The people management and employee wellbeing accreditation organisation carried out a survey through YouGov of more than 1,000 people and 500 HR decision ...

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    Ovo awarded menopause-friendly accreditation

    10 September 2024

    Energy supplier Ovo has been awarded menopause-friendly accreditation in recognition of its support for employees who are going through perimenopause and the menopause. In order to achieve accreditation, which was developed by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, employers are assessed on their effectiveness in the areas of ...

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    Nissan enables staff to learn sign language to support deaf colleagues

    6 September 2024

    Vehicle manufacturer Nissan has enabled its 6,000 employees at its Sunderland Plant to learn sign language to support deaf colleagues. Four employees who work at the plant’s vehicle production zone are deaf and struggled with the communication and interaction needed for the role. To combat these challenges, ...