All Mental health resilience articles – Page 16
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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 ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 9 - 15 June 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 9 - 15 June 2023 were: Tribunal finds Police Federation of England and Wales discriminated in pensions claims Accenture accredited as menopause-friendly employerCoca Cola staff accept up to 18% pay rise Just 13% of UK staff feel benefits align with their needsExclusive: ...
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AnalysisHow can employers build the case for aligning financial and mental wellbeing strategies?
Need to know:Financial worries affect the bottom line, with a poll by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) finding the majority of employers believe the cost-of-living crisis has caused stress and anxiety that have affected productivity levels.Many organisations already offer benefits that can support employees’ financial wellbeing, whether as a core ...
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Supplier articleHow Can You Help During Men’s Mental Health Week?
Men’s Mental Health Week is 12-18th June 2023. (T.W.: Suicide)Tackling the stigma around men’s mental health and psychological stress has been an uphill battle over the past decade however, it seems we may be reaching a peak.As a nation, we are becoming more aware of the troubling mental health issues ...
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Article43% of UK staff report feeling stressed every day
Almost half of UK employees (43%) feel stressed in everyday life, according to new research by Mercer Marsh Benefits.The health and benefits consultancy surveyed more than 17,500 employees in 16 markets across the globe for its 2023 Health on demand report to find out about their priorities when it comes ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 2 - 8 June 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 2 - 8 June 2023 were: Aon introduces paid carers' leaveGovernment launches consultation on employee share schemes Exclusive: Aldi Stores and Lidl GB shortlisted for Best healthcare and wellbeing benefitsNatwest Group completes acquisition of CushonExperian and HLB International among Global Most Loved ...
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ArticleMedical Protection Society receives menopause-friendly accreditation
Healthcare profession support organisation Medical Protection Society (MPS) has been awarded a menopause-friendly accreditation due to its commitment to talking openly about it and putting the right help in place.Established by Henpicked: Menopause In The Workplace, the accreditation recognises high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. ...
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ArticleWeir Group receives mental health support recognition
Credit: JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comGlobal mining technology business Weir Group has been recognised for its workplace mental health support commitment in Churches, Charities and Local Authorities’ (CCLA) Corporate Mental Health benchmark – UK 100.The benchmark assesses 100 of the largest listed UK businesses on their global approach to workplace mental health ...
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ArticleNeora implements Bare Minimum Mondays
Something for the weekend: Global skincare, wellness, hair care and weight management firm Neora has implemented a ‘Bare Minimum Mondays’ policy for some members of its workforce. One way to avoid the Sunday scaries for sure!Caitlin Winter, marketing manager for Neora Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, set up the initiative ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 26 May - 1 June 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 26 May - 1 June 2023 were: Amazon introduces flexible-working optionsVirgin Media O2 staff accept pay dealNeonatal, carer and family leave acts receive Royal AssentExclusive: Channel 4 and Citi shortlisted for Best benefits for reproductive health46% of young staff think employers could ...
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Supplier articleReward and Recognition Platforms: An Essential Tool in the Sales and Recruitment Industries
Employee turnover can be at a higher rate in the Sales and Recruitment industries; therefore, staff retention is challenging but more important than ever (1). Coming out of the pandemic and into the cost of living crisis, many people were either looking for a change in their professional life or ...
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ArticleOne-third launched benefits and ran events for Mental Health Awareness Week
Employee Benefits poll: More than one-third (36.3%) of organisations either did introduce, or were planning on introducing, new mental health support benefits, events and initiatives as part of Mental Health Awareness Week (15 – 21 May), according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.Just 5.4% either did or were planning ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by XDesign
Benefits on offer at XDesign:Pension and group riskGroup personal pension (GPP) plan with salary sacrifice arrangement for all employees. Employer and employee contributions of 4%, matched up to 5%.Life insurance.Critical illness leave at full pay for the first six months, and half pay for the following six to nine months.Healthcare ...
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OpinionPaul Gilshan: Are employee benefits as important as salary?
Employee benefits are an important aspect of any job, but can be overlooked when thinking about changing roles. Depending on those on offer, benefits can be just as valuable as a pay rise, and in some cases, even more valuable.It is quite natural for us to focus on salary. After ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 19 - 25 May 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on www.employeebenefits.co.uk between 19 - 25 May 2023 were: Marks and Spencer launches neonatal leave policyAsda to consult on pay drop for store staff close to LondonLidl GB gives staff third pay rise in 12 monthsHobbycraft, Softwire named Best Companies to Work For Q2 2023Osborne ...
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Supplier articleHELPING YOUR PEOPLE BE THEIR BEST SELF
“The number of Britons not working due to long-term sickness has hit a record high, with the increase driven by a rise in mental health problems among young people and a rise in back and neck pain”. The Independent, May 2023 The State of Mental Health in ...
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OpinionSubecca Sheikh: How can employers support staff going through a divorce?
A year has passed since the introduction of the no-fault divorce. The idea behind it was to pave the way for amicable collaboration, easing negotiations and overall reducing the mental health impact of divorce. It was a way to make the process manageable and approachable.The law was set to forge ...
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ArticleGaia Underfloor Heating introduces mental health training for staff
Underfloor heating specialist firm Gaia Underfloor Heating has provided its workforce with training to promote mental health and staff wellbeing.In order to increase awareness of mental health issues and remind employees of the available resources, staff took part in a training programme provided by People HR and completed various modules ...