All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 89
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ArticleOnly 15% of business unaffected by the 'Great Resignation'
The vast majority (85%) of UK businesses have felt the impact of what has been dubbed the 'Great Resignation', with only 15% being unaffected, according to research by Barnett Waddingham.The survey was conducted among senior decision-makers at more than 300 businesses of varying sizes across the UK, representing at least ...
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ArticlePhoebus Software launches menopause wellbeing policy
Financial services software provider Phoebus Software Limited (PSL) has introduced a menopause wellbeing policy for its more than 100 employees, 30% of whom are female.By raising awareness within the firm, Phoebus said it hopes to encourage women to seek the support they need, while feeling comfortable to openly discuss any ...
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Supplier articleEMPLOYEE ENGAGAEMENT STRATGEIES TO INCREASE RETENTION
Employee engagement refers to the emotional commitment an employee has to the organisation and its goals. Sounds important, right? Well, it is and if your business isn’t prioritising engagement, you’ll miss out on the numerous benefits it can offer, including higher productivity, increased employee loyalty and improved ...
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ArticleFord and Balfour Beatty launch construction site mental health campaign
Infrastructure group Balfour Beatty and car manufacturer Ford have joined forces and launched a suicide prevention campaign, 'Make it Visible', alongside charity organisation The Lighthouse Club.The charity provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families. The campaign aims to combat suicide among construction workers, focusing ...
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ArticleAkzoNobel hosts annual wellbeing festival for staff
Paints and performance coatings business AkzoNobel has hosted its second annual two-week free wellness festival, for its nearly 2,000 UK and Ireland employees.Wellfest, which ended last Friday and was organised by staff, began during Mental Health Awareness Week and included virtual and in-person wellness events and workshops aimed at improving ...
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ArticleStint launches unlimited holiday and hybrid work model
Student workforce app Stint has introduced unlimited holiday for all of its 150 employees, as well as setting up a hybrid working model that allows staff to decide where they work best.Headquartered in Camden, London, the business has adapted its official HR policy to establish flexible working hours, which will ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 20 May – 26 May 2022
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 20 May and 26 May 2022 were: Natwest, PepsiCo and Tesco make Times Top 50 Employers for Women 2022Ocado Group and Nationwide shortlisted for Best motivation or recognition schemeSt Ermin’s Hotel becomes accredited living wage employerScania UK revamps its family friendly benefitsArriva ...
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ArticleCritizr launches menstrual and miscarriage leave
Customer interaction management business Critizr has introduced a menstrual and miscarriage leave policy for its 100-plus employees, effective from this month.The organisation, which has offices in the UK, France, Spain, Japan and the Netherlands, has introduced five days of leave in the event of a miscarriage during the first 22 ...
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Supplier articleCREATIVE IDEAS FOR EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAMMES THAT WILL ENGAGE YOUR PEOPLE
Employee recognition is essential for modern organisations, and according to research by Deloitte, recognition programmes lead to a 31% lower voluntary staff churn rate. When your organisation implements an employee recognition programme, it’s 12 times more likely that your organisation has strong business outcomes. But, how do ...
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Article31% of banking staff plan to leave roles due to pressure
Almost a third (31%) of financial services and banking professionals have planned to leave the industry due to high pressure, according to a report by global digital accountancy platform LemonEdge.Professionals in the industry said a heavy workload (42%) was the main contributor to feeling heightened pressure within their role. This ...
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ArticleScania UK revamps its family friendly benefits
Scania UK, a supplier of vehicles for industrial and marine applications, has enhanced its maternity, paternity and adoption benefits to better support staff who are parents.According to the business, the policy shows a commitment to its diverse workforce by making sure family welfare comes first. To this end, Scania UK ...
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Supplier articleHOW TO IMPROVE TEAMWORK IN REMOTE AND HYBRID TEAMS
Has your organisation embraced hybrid working yet? Covid-19 supercharges the shift towards more remote and hybrid working, and it’s something that employees are now looking for more and more. However, you might be concerned about the impact on teamwork when you have employees all over the country, ...
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Supplier articleDoctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness: What Can HR Learn From The Movie?
The latest chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has hit cinemas across the globe. ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ follows the sorcerer Doctor Strange (played by Benedict Cumberbatch) as he protects multiverse traveller America Chavez (Xochitl Gomez) from the horrors of the multiverse. The horrors are being orchestrated ...
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Supplier articleFive Year Prediction For The Planet Means Creating Green Offices Is Vital
Scientists have stated that Earth has a 48% chance of meeting the 1.5C global warming warning zone in the next five years. These levels of warming are, however, predicted to be temporary. With more and more green companies and businesses emerging, there are hopes that we can prevent climate change.The ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 13 May – 19 May 2022
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 13 May and 19 May 2022 were: Goldman Sachs increases holiday entitlement for all staffTesco releases workplace menopause guideTribunal rules fair dismissal for employee with Covid concernsThe changing face of flexible benefitsAverage total pay grows by 7% in early 2022Evona and Man ...
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ArticleGoogle debuts new California eco-office to encourage staff to return
Something for the weekend: As some employers embrace the 'new normal' of hybrid and remote working, Google has unveiled new Californian headquarters designed to tempt staff to return to the physical office.The Bay View campus on the San Francisco Bay in Mountain View was designed by Bjarke Ingels Group and ...
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ArticleMamas and Papas enhances family friendly policies
Nursery retailer Mamas and Papas is to enhance maternity, adoption, paternity and shared parental leave policies to better support its approximately 800-strong workforce.The Huddersfield headquartered firm has committed to offering all new parents 26 weeks of enhanced maternity pay, with the first 13 weeks at full pay and the second ...
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ArticleKerry Hudson: How can employers help staff feel safe now Covid restrictions have been lifted?
Organisations no longer have to explicitly consider Covid-19 (Coronavirus) in their statutory and health risk assessments, but it would be wise to bear it in mind. While continuing to comply with existing legal obligations relating to health and safety, such as providing sufficient ventilation, some employers may wish to still ...
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ArticleTiffany Wright: How can employers help staff feel safe now Covid restrictions have been lifted?
When Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) moved to a fully remote workforce in March 2020, we responded swiftly to support our colleagues through this period of uncertainty, equipping them with tools, techniques and tips to adapt to life working from home.Throughout the pandemic, we have always put our colleagues' health and ...
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ArticleLucy Becque: How can employers help staff feel safe now Covid restrictions have been lifted?
Prior to the pandemic, the idea of health and safety was important, but perhaps not front of mind for employees in an office. It might have cropped up once in a while when making sure to have the right kind of desk chair, and for the most part people's needs ...