All Mental health resilience articles – Page 11
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Supplier article5 Ways to Unwind Outside of the Office on National Relaxation Day
When was the last time you felt completely relaxed? For many of us, we are so busy plugging along that we forget to take time to unwind and step away from work. Even when we’re on annual leave, there can be a niggling feeling that we should ...
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Article84% say employer sick pay support is most important benefit
More than four-fifths (84%) of employees say employer sick pay support is the most important benefit an employer can offer, according to research by financial wellbeing firm Wagestream.Its survey of 2,000 low- and variable-income employees from a sample of 500 employers also found that 83% of front-line workers said they ...
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Article57% of millennials feel uncomfortable discussing mental health at work
Over half (57%) of millennial employees do not feel comfortable disclosing mental health or psychological conditions, such as ADHD, anxiety, or depression, in the workplace, according to research from Reed.co.uk.The research, conducted among 2,000 UK workers, found that Millennials, those born between 1986 and 1991, are less likely to open ...
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ArticleBarrhead Travel enhances commitment to staff wellbeing
Travel agency Barrhead Travel has signed the Wellbeing of Women Menopause Pledge and doubled its number of trained mental health first aiders as part of its commitment to employee wellbeing.A total of six employees have now completed their FAA Level Three in Supervising First Aid for Mental Health, bringing the ...
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AnalysisHow to support employees with an eating disorder
Symptoms of an eating disorder include trouble sleeping, low confidence and self-esteem, food anxiety, and feelings of shame, guilt and irritability.There is no one-size-fits all response, so employers need to be as flexible as possible.Employee assistance programmes can offer counselling, access to relaxation techniques for insomnia and cognitive behavioural therapy, ...
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Supplier articleNeurodifference: how to prevent mental health issues and promote teamwork
Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development & Marketing at Generali UK Employee Benefits Simple workplace adjustments that might improve support for neurodiverse employees, helping prevent undue stress and anxiety, have the potential to benefit everyone, says Karen Royle, Chartered Occupational Psychologist at Ways to Work, speaking as ...
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Article30% favour employers that offer mental health support
Almost a third of workers (30%) favour employers that offer workplace mental health support, according to research by flexible working platform Flexa.Its latest Quarterly flexible working index pooled data insights from 350,000 job searches and 8,000 jobseekers on where, when and how they want to work.It found that there has ...
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Supplier articleMENTAL WELLBEING SERIES: LET’S TALK EAP
Exploring the importance of creating a safe space for employees to talk about their mental health, this blog supports the Samaritans’ ‘Talk to Us’ campaign. Highlighting the key features of our Employee Assistance Programme, we define ways employers can support their employees’ mental health and wellbeing, boosting ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 30 June - 6 July 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 30 June - 6 July 2023 were: Tui UK enhances family leave policyBirmingham City Council unable to pay £760 million equal pay billUK salary budgets expected to decline in 2024Barclays updates childcare leave policy for US staffTrip.com Group introduces childcare subsidyHolland and ...
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Case StudiesTSB establishes inclusive environment through carer support
In order to offer valued support, retail banking organisation TSB initially set out to identify how many of its 5,000 UK employees are carers. In doing this, it discovered that around 10% have caring responsibilities and was able to establish a mutual acknowledgement between employees and managers about what help ...
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OpinionLaura Tracey: New guidance on reasonable adjustments for mental health
Mental health problems are and continue to be a significant concern and employers have not only a moral, but a legal obligation to help protect and support employees who may be suffering from such issues.Employees may find mental health conditions difficult to talk about and even try to conceal them, ...
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ArticleMortgage Brain signs mental health charter and offers summer hours
Mortgage broker software solutions firm Mortgage Brain has signed the mortgage industry mental health charter and reinstated its Summer Fridays perk.Through the charter, the organisation will have access to best practice health and wellbeing guidelines, and related guidance, hints, tips and a framework, so it can embrace and tailor bespoke ...
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OpinionCharlotte Dodge: Clifford Chance supports men's health with range of benefits
Research shows that men visit the GP 32% less than women during working years, that one in five men die before they retire, and it is estimated that 50% of premature male deaths are preventable. These sort of statistics are the reason why Clifford Chance launched Peppy Men's Health last ...
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Supplier articleCreating community and supporting mental health at work
Mental health and social connection are linked. Discover what your organization can do to support both. By Jennifer Gendron, Global Chief Commercial Officer at Koa Health - Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Solutions Work impacts peoples’ lives in myriad ways. Amid a growing global mental health crisis, ...
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ArticleEmployers most likely to offer support for social wellbeing
Employers are most likely to offer support for social health and wellbeing, according to research by Towergate Health and Protection.The health and wellbeing firm asked 500 UK employers of all sizes and in all industries what health and wellbeing support they thought was most important to their staff and what ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 16 - 22 June 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 16 - 22 June 2023 were: Portugal pilots four-day work weekWHSmith, Marks and Spencer, Argos fail to pay minimum wageExclusive: Wickes and L'Oreal shortlisted for Best alignment of benefits to business strategyUK engagement rates among lowest in Europe28% want more workplace mental ...
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ArticlePrecis Digital extends mental health support
Digital marketing agency Precis Digital has introduced a paid Mental Health Day for its 510 employees, along with a range of other mental health initiatives.Employees can take any day of their choice as a Mental Health Day during the month of June. The day is designed to offer a paid ...
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ArticleNatalie Leask: How do you celebrate and demonstrate Pride in the workplace?
Savills is celebrating Pride across the UK this month, holding a number of events across the country from a Pride-themed bake off in Inverness, to taking part in the parade in Cardiff. This year, we are also proud to be partnering with the Albert Kennedy Trust (AKT), the LGBTQ+ youth ...
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ArticlePortugal pilots four-day work week
Thirty nine private-sector Portuguese organisations have begun a government-funded pilot of a four-day working week as part of a commitment to reduce weekly hours while maintaining full pay.The aim of the pilot is to measure the impact of reduced working time on employees’ physical and mental health and the economic ...
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Article28% want more workplace mental health and wellbeing support
Nearly one-third (28%) of UK workers have asked for greater workplace mental health and wellbeing support from employers to combat isolation and low motivation, according to research by recruitment agency Aspire.The agency, which spoke to 900 candidates for its latest Workplace trends survey, found that flexibility and remote working were ...