All Healthcare and wellbeing articles – Page 96
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ArticleCo-op updates staff menopause policy
Retail chain the Co-op has enhanced its menopause policy with a series of new initiatives to help its more than 62,000 staff access support in the workplace.The business recently carried out a study with women across UK workplaces, which revealed that almost half (47%) said dedicated support for the menopause ...
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Article28% of UK office staff are considering quitting due to pay
More than half (53%) of UK office workers say they are considering leaving their job, according to a survey from Virgin Media O2 Business, with 28% citing pay as a reason to quit.The annual Connected working survey, which polled 2,000 UK office workers, looked at the role of technology in ...
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Supplier articleEmployee bonus alternatives: Are benefits a viable alternative to cash?
Many organisations across the UK believe that the best way to engage and reward their workforce is with employee bonuses. It’s a conversation we have with many businesses that are looking to improve employee engagement, support wellbeing and boost productivity. However, a monetary employee bonus policy alone ...
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ArticleBupa Global and UK offers pregnancy support for staff
Health insurance firm Bupa Global and UK has partnered with pregnancy charity Tommy’s to provide support around pregnancy and parenthood to its 23,000 UK employees.Through the partnership, employees will be able to access to Tommy’s helpline, which is run by midwives to give advice to the pregnant person and partner. ...
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ArticleHas Furniture@Work introduced the ideal way for employees to vent?
Something for the weekend: Do you ever feel despondent, frustrated or just plain fed up of your workplace or colleagues? If so, how does escaping the everyday drama of office life in a human-sized soundproof cabinet, where you can weep or shout to your heart’s content sound? After all, letting ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 25 March – 31 March 2022
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 25 March and 31 March 2022 were: London Underground drivers to get 8% pay riseCurrys introduces hybrid-working model64% of UK staff would take pay cut for other benefitsRevolution Bars Group gives 3,000 staff a pay riseHargreaves Lansdown launches trans and non-binary equality ...
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ArticleEdison365 makes four-day week permanent
Innovation management platform Edison365 has permanently moved to a 32-hour four-day week following a successful three-month pilot scheme for its 30 employees across its UK and USA offices.The business, which originally trialled a 4.5-day working week in 2020 where staff were allowed to finish at 2pm each Friday, has had ...
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ArticleGeneral Mills enhances parental leave policy
Global food business General Mills has enhanced its parental leave policy for its 240 UK and Ireland employees as of this month.The organisation, which introduced a shared parental leave scheme last year, is now offering three months of fully paid paternity leave to be used within the first year of ...
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Supplier articleExploring the relationship between inflation and employment
Author : Megan WisemanHR leaders continue to face tough challenges that come with a state of constant change and evolving workforce needs - from navigating the cost of living crisis, standing out in a highly competitive recruitment landscape to staying connected to a dispersed workforce.As businesses continue to deal with ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by London City Airport
The benefits offered by London City Airport:PensionDefined contribution pension scheme with salary sacrifice option. Employer contributions range from 4% to 10%, depending on length of service.Healthcare and wellbeingEmployer-paid private medical insurance (PMI) for all employees after five years' service. After 10 years, they receive family PMI cover. Any employee can ...
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Supplier articleUK Women's Health Strategy: What do you need to know as an employer?
Author Name:Nelli Morgulchik BA MRes In March 2021, a monumental act happened for women’s health in the UK - the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) launched a call for evidence to inform the government-led Women’s Health Strategy. While the government continues to formulate the strategy ...
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OpinionAndrea London: Is there is a real risk of ageism in our hybrid future?
New hybrid working models are quickly becoming the norm, with their constant requirement for online productivity, virtual working and remote meetings/presentations. However, are our older generation cognisant of these 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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ArticleTwo-thirds of European employers to prioritise tailored rewards
New research has revealed that more than two-thirds of organisations across Europe will prioritise offering more tailored rewards for workers who have critical skills.According to the 2022 Reimagining work and rewards survey by global advisory, broking and solutions firm Willis Towers Watson (WTW), in which it spoke to 1,650 worldwide ...
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AnalysisWhat role does a reward strategy hold in a battle for talent?
Need to know:Benefits such as financial education, salary sacrifice, health cash plans and discount platforms can help to support employees during the cost of living squeeze.Higher inflation may help address existing pay inequalities but organisations must also guard against creating new ones with jobseekers demanding higher starting salaries.Paying attention to ...
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Case StudiesCare provider Elder uses reward package to attract talent to the sector
Attracting and retaining talent is a key part of care provider Elder’s strategy, both for its own employees and the 5,000 self-employed carers who find work through its platform. It set out to disrupt the market when it launched in 2015.Pete Dowds, CEO of Elder, says: “Care isn’t well incentivised ...
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ArticleHargreaves Lansdown launches trans and non-binary equality policy
Financial services firm Hargreaves Lansdown (HL) has introduced its first ever dedicated trans and non-binary equality policy, designed to protect and support its trans and non-binary employees.Launched today (28 March) just ahead of International Transgender Day of Visibility (31 March), Hargreaves Lansdown worked with its LGBTQ+ network Kaleidoscope to create ...
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Supplier articleExpert Advice to Help Your Employee’s Financial Wellbeing
Our founder Matt Norbury joined forces with experts to discuss how companies can look after their employees’ financial wellbeing on a budget. With help from London HR Connection, our panel included:Wendy Dignan: renowned psychologist and mental health expertChris Houry: a chartered accountant and leading finance directorLindsay Bruce: recruitment manager at ...
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Supplier articleEmployee engagement matters to your benefits strategy
When you’ve spent time and money purchasing a health and wellbeing benefits package for your business, it’s key to get the implementation right. By making it simple for employees to access their health benefits and engaging with them clearly, you’re more likely to see a return on investment.And the stats ...
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Supplier articleReward Gateway acquires MoveSpring
Reward Gateway, a global HR technology and employee engagement company, today announced it has acquired MoveSpring, a leading U.S. provider of activity-based software solutions to improve employee wellbeing. This follows the recent acquisition of recognition and reward solution provider Xexec and reinforces Reward Gateway’s commitment to employee wellbeing as an ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 18 March – 24 March 2022
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 18 March and 24 March 2022 were: EXCLUSIVE: Employee Benefits Awards 2022 shortlist revealedHSBC UK, First Direct, M&S Bank become endometriosis-friendly employersBoots to pay staff HRT prescriptions costsStantec UK launches electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeBelfast food delivery staff strike over pay demandsIpsos ...