All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 84
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AnalysisHow is technology changing the delivery of employee benefits on a global scale?
Although there are some universals, benefits are often subject to local cultural, tax and regulatory differences, which multinational organisations must then try to align with a global strategy.Digital channels can be used to create effective communication around what benefits are available in each location, as well as easing access and ...
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ArticleAxa UK becomes menopause friendly employer
Insurance firm Axa UK, which employs around 10,000 members of staff, has been accredited as a menopause friendly employer.The accreditation, which recognises inclusive employers that build awareness and understanding of how menopause can have an effect at work, was awarded after an independent panel of experts assessed its practices, policies ...
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Supplier article4 TIPS FOR MANAGING AND SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH AT WORK
Is your organisation seeing an increase in work-place stress, depression or anxiety? If so, you’re not alone. Although the rate of workplace mental health issues remained flat during the first half of the 21st century, it’s been on the rise since 2010, and the Covid-19 pandemic caused ...
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Case StudiesPromoVeritas focuses on pay to provide security for staff
In a move to help staff cope with the soaring cost of living, promotional marketing agency PromoVeritas announced an across-the-board 6.5% pay rise for its 40 employees in March 2022, and a rise of 8% for those who achieved a performance score of eight out of 10 or higher in ...
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Supplier articleHow Nando’s Has Raised the Bar for Employee Rewards
Nando’s employee Chloe Sutherland recently revealed a letter from her employer in a viral Tiktok video. The letter unveiled a very generous employee reward scheme. As she had devoted five years to working for the restaurant, she would receive an extra 4 weeks off on top of her holiday. The ...
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ArticleVirgin Media O2 to fund gender transition treatment
Mobile network Virgin Media O2, which employs around 18,000 people in the UK, has committed to fund gender transition treatment for transgender and non-binary employees, to help them access medical care, support and advice.This fund was created as part of its plan to become a more equitable and inclusive business, ...
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ArticleThird of women leaving SMEs want more inclusive benefits
More than a third (36%) of female staff at small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) who are planning to leave their role in the first half of 2022 said they want more inclusive benefits, according to research by employee engagement specialist Sodexo Engage.The survey collected responses from more than 1,000 ...
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Supplier articleCaboodle introduce the Occupational Health employee benefit to organisations
At caboodle, we’ve partnered with industry experts Smart Clinic to introduce the Occupational Health employee benefit to our wide range of employee benefits available to organisations internationally.This newly added employee benefit provides employees with a wide range of treatments, therapies and support to help improve physical and mental wellbeing.Through the ...
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Supplier articleHOW WORKPLACE STRESS COULD BE HURTING YOUR PEOPLE AND YOUR BUSINESS
Everyone experiences feelings of stress at some point in their lives and, although unpleasant, there’s actually a very good reason our bodies trigger this reaction to certain situations. Stress hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol, trigger a ‘fight or flight’ response that helps us to react quickly. ...
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OpinionAndrea London: Attitude change needed to address ageism at work
With hybrid working models quickly becoming 'the norm' and the constant requirement instead for online productivity, virtual working and remote meetings or presentations, is our older generation cognisant of technological advances, and are they able to keep up?We seem to be noting an increased polarisation of the labour market in ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: 86% say staff need more wellbeing support post-pandemic
EXCLUSIVE: New research has revealed that 86% of employers believe employee expectations have changed and that they require more health and wellbeing support since the onset of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Towergate Health and Protection carried out research into the changes in health and wellbeing aid needed by employees since Covid-19 ...
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ArticleRachel Suff: Can employers do more to support staff with stress?
Work-related stress can pose a risk to businesses as well as employees, often resulting in higher sickness absence, lower staff engagement and reduced performance.The latest Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)/Simplyhealth Health and wellbeing at work report (published on 5 April) found that work-related stress remains a persistent and ...
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ArticleAmey receives gold accreditation for staff and wellbeing
Infrastructure services and engineering firm Amey has been awarded double gold accreditation for its people and wellbeing investment by Investors in People.The business, which employs 14,000 members of staff, received the highest accreditation, which is awarded to organisations that have particularly progressive, people-focused policies, and where all employees take ownership ...
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ArticlePhoenix extends Samaritans partnership to boost mental health focus
Long-term savings and retirement business Phoenix Group has extended its charity partnership with Samaritans for another year, up to the end of March 2024.According to the group, recommitting to the partnership will give employees the chance to continue to assist Samaritans and learn more about how to support themselves and ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid considers the future of work
Big Bad Boss tells me (as though it is an honour to be asked) to join the Future of Work Committee.Why I would think being co-opted to do more work is a good thing, I don’t know. Big Bad Boss always thinks exposure to the Higher Beings in C-Suite is ...
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Supplier article5 secret ingredients to launch an employee engagement platform
Author : Jess LilleyEmployee engagement is more important than ever – due to the pandemic and the rise of hybrid working, there’s a need to keep employees connected and motivated no matter where they work. Launching an employee engagement platform is a great first step, but ensuring it hits the ...
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Case StudiesGeneral Mills aims to break barriers with staff IVF support
General Mills is a global food business that produces and distributes to more than 100 brands on six continents. It employs more than 35,000 employees, with half located outside the USA and 240 in the UK and Ireland.As part of its recognition that infertility can affect many people, the organisation ...
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AnalysisHow can employers improve support policies for IVF?
In vitro fertilisation (IVF) support should arguably begin before any employee knows they need it, by ensuring everyone is aware of the policies and processes in their organisation.Those accessing fertility treatment in the UK through a fertility clinic will receive counselling with a British Infertility Counselling Association counsellor, which is ...
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OpinionMichelle Last: Supporting employees through fertility treatment in the workplace
Employees will often face physical and mental issues associated with their fertility journey, which can impact workplace performance, conduct, relationships and job satisfaction. How can employers support employees receiving fertility treatment?Having a written policy dealing with potential fertility issues in the workplace undoubtedly gives an employer the opportunity to show ...
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Supplier articleThe 2022 Health and Wellbeing Employee Benefits Report
46% have increased their organisation’s employee health and wellbeing focus since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research by Employee Benefits.Our own data, taken from our Salary Extras employee benefits platform, used by over 2,000 businesses globally, helps uncover how health and wellbeing employee benefits are helping employees improve their own ...