All Mental health resilience articles – Page 13
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Supplier articleBE STRESS-AWARE & GET THE BEST FROM YOUR PEOPLE
It’s National Stress Awareness Day, and we’re joining the campaign to raise awareness of stress in the workplace and remove the stigma. During this blog, we’ll explore the causes of workplace stress, generational and gender differences, and how you can reduce employee stress to create a happier ...
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ArticleRevolution Bars Group implements suicide prevention and mental health tool
Bars and pubs operator Revolution Bars Group has installed a suicide and mental health prevention tool across all its internal computer networks to strengthen its commitment to supporting its employees.All staff accounts and computers that use the group’s internal wi-fi network will be protected by the R;pple tool, which automatically ...
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ArticleShiseido introduces postpartum support for staff
Credit: yu_photo / Shutterstock.comJapanese cosmetics business Shiseido has launched a postpartum service to provide support to employees with children under three months old.From this month, employees at Shiseido and its partner firms will be able to access housework and childcare assistance by licensed, qualified postpartum care professionals. It is available ...
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Article88% experiencing more symptoms of burnout
Almost nine in 10 (88%) Britons are experiencing more burnout symptoms than usual, according to research by Cigna Healthcare.Its 2023 Vitality study, which surveyed 10,800 respondents in the US, UK, Netherlands, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, Kenya, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, Singapore, and the Hong Kong SAR, also found that half ...
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Case StudiesOctopus Investments provides sleep support through wellbeing hub
Octopus Investments offers its 750 UK employees a range of support tools to help with their sleep as part of its wellbeing hub.Through the hub, the financial services firm's employees can access a premium Headspace account which has dedicated sleep support from guided meditations, sleep casts, music and soundscapes.Emma Ryan, ...
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AnalysisHow to support employees with better sleep habits
Symptoms of a lack of sleep in employees can include reduced concentration, impaired mobility and decreased reaction times.Sleep management and ensuring a better work-life balance should be a part of health and wellbeing strategies.Leading from the top down is effective in addressing that not prioritising rest results in poor long-term ...
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ArticleLakeland introduces new staff wellbeing support
Credit: Ben Molyneux / Shutterstock.comKitchenware and homeware retailer Lakeland has implemented new wellbeing support to protect its more than 1,300 members of staff.Through a partnership with retail industry charity the Retail Trust, Lakeland employees can access a range of mental health resources, such as counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy for ...
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Supplier articleHow to measure the impact of your mental health initiatives
Measuring the impact of mental health initiatives is crucial because it allows you to show your genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and understand the tangible outcomes. Taking the time to measure your wellbeing policies properly will help you to fine-tune strategies, offer sincere support to your workforce ...
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Supplier articleThe connection between physical health and work performance: DocHQ Physio insights
HR managers have to deal with many different issues. You play a vital role in shaping not only the productivity of your company but also the culture. This comes with its own unique set of challenges, not least the fact that an efficient, effective and happy workforce is your responsibility.One ...
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Supplier article6 ways DocHQ helps boost your employees’ mental health at work
Recent research by The Workplace Health Report 2023 revealed that 79% of UK workers experience high stress levels, most often caused by work.One key way to support your employees and help reduce stress and boost their mental health is by partnering with DocHQ Fitness. Studies have shown that exercise not ...
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ArticleTribunal awards former White Lake Cheese employee £20k for pregnancy discrimination
A former office worker, who was unfairly dismissed and discriminated against on pregnancy grounds by White Lake Cheese, has been awarded £19,700 by an employment tribunal.Storm Botha started working at White Lake Cheese as a cheese-making assistant in September 2020. After two months, she occasionally worked in the office doing ...
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Supplier articleWORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY: REMOVE THE STIGMA. BE THE CHANGE
Mental health is a universal human right, yet one in six adults’ experiences moderate to severe depressive symptoms. There are barriers. There’s a stigma. As an employer, you can remove them all by ingraining employee mental wellbeing into your core values. Read on to discover how. Mental ...
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Supplier articleThought Leadership: CEO Madhur Srivastava on why HR managers should employ Risk-Based Health Screening over annual health checks
By Madhur Srivastava – CEO, DocHQHR is pivotal for a company’s success, serving as the strategic force behind talent acquisition that aligns with the company's vision. It fosters a culture of innovation and ensures employees remain engaged and motivated. Beyond these roles, HR also acts as the guardian of organisational ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Do employees feel comfortable seeking mental health support?
Tuesday 10 October marked World Mental Health Day, a day aimed at talking about mental health and demonstrating to everyone that mental health matters. This year’s theme for the day was ‘mental health is a universal human right’, which aligns with the messages of many workplace mental health strategies.As ever, ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 6 - 12 October 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 6 - 12 October 2023 were: Amazon increases UK minimum starting payMerck launches fertility benefit programmeExclusive: Unum UK enhances pregnancy loss support85% of employers plan to further enhance their benefits packagesExclusive: Vivup introduces family care benefit83% of employers have seen a rise ...
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Article58% will go to the office if amenities are worth more than commute cost
Almost six in 10 (58%) employees will only go to the office full-time if amenities such as gym memberships, massages, free food and drinks are worth more than the cost of the commute, according to new research.A Yonder survey of more than 2,000 British adults commissioned by design and architecture ...
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OpinionLaura Tracey and Rubina Kakuji: How to support your employees during Baby Loss Awareness Week
Baby Loss Awareness Week is held every year in the UK from 9 – 15 October and is a time for people to come together to commemorate the lives of babies lost in pregnancy or at or soon after birth.Regardless of the stage of the pregnancy that loss occurs, it ...
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Supplier article6 ways to normalise talking about mental health at work
1. Start with a mental health statement A mental health statement is a written declaration shaped by your organisation that demonstrates your commitment to all mental health matters. It’s a first step towards breaking down the walls of stigma and creating a workplace culture that genuinely ...
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ArticleUnidays and Entrepreneur First roll out AI mental health checks
Unidays and Entrepreneur First have rolled out artificial intelligence (AI) powered mental health checks to their staff, students and to better understand and support mental health.Launched to coincide with World Mental Health Day (10 October), the mental wellbeing check was created by UK startup Thymia. Entrepreneur First, Syndi and Preventx ...
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ArticleJust 17% of CEOs have publicly committed to mental health
Almost all (95%) organisations acknowledge mental health as an important business issue, yet only 17% of chief executive officers (CEOs) have publicly signalled a commitment to mental health, according to new research.Fund manager Churches, Charities and Local Authorities' (CCLA's) second annual Corporate mental health benchmark – global 100 + edition ...