All Mental health resilience articles – Page 29
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Supplier articleBack to Work Anxiety: How to Help Your People
Within the past year, the pandemic has had a staggering impact on people wellbeing. Around half of the UK have felt anxious within the past two weeks (May 2021), which may not be surprising, but is incredibly worrying. With uncertainty about going back to work and economic situations, this number ...
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ArticlePoll: 80% of organisations see rising demand for mental health support
Employee Benefits Poll: Demand for mental health support from employees has risen significantly during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, according to the latest Employee Benefits poll.The research found that 80% of organisations had seen an increase in demand for support in this area since the pandemic and were responding by offering ...
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ArticleOne in five employers reject flexible working post pandemic
A new report has found that nearly one in five employers have rejected flexible working for employees who desire a hybrid working model post the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Accountancy, finance and HR recruiter Wade Macdonald conducted the Employee expectations 2021 report, in which 395 people were canvassed to look?into the expectations ...
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Article34% believe a hybrid working model would improve mental health
A survey of more than 1,000 UK employees has revealed that almost three in four (70%) believe a hybrid working model results in personal benefits, with 34% saying it would improve their mental health.Conducted by workplace platform Envoy, the UK return to the workplace report examined employee attitudes on going ...
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Supplier articleDeveloping your strategy to improve mental wellbeing at work
By Charlotte Hooper, Business Partnerships Manager, Business Accelerator, Generali Employee BenefitsWhether you’re a HR manager, Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) manager or Captive manager there’s no escaping the fact that mental health is a key factor in managing the health, productivity and profitability of any organisation. Poor mental health across ...
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ArticleAgeas Insurance launches employee wellbeing bot
Ageas Insurance has introduced a wellbeing bot to support its thousands of employees across the country with their physical and mental health.According to the insurer, the artificial intelligence (AI) bot acts as a personal wellbeing buddy and sends people virtual nudges that can benefit their health, such as reminding them ...
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Supplier articleHow to avoid social exclusion in the workplace
Many studies show that social exclusion can cause physical pain, which leads to a decrease in mental wellbeing and motivation within the workplace.But social exclusion is a complex matter, and it is essential to know that not all individuals will respond the same way to different inclusive behaviours. In other ...
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Case StudiesFlexibility is a key focus of Aster Group's reward approach
The reward strategy at Aster Group is very much led by the inclusive approach that the employer takes to managing its people. In placing a strong emphasis on recognising that individuals will want different things from their experience at work, Aster aims to retain its position as an employer of ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Aster Group
The benefits on offer at Aster Group: Pension and financial wellbeingThe Social Housing Pension Scheme (SHPS) master trust, available for all employees with auto-enrolment contribution levels of 4% employee and 4% employer.Financial webinars.Pension one-to-ones, employer-paid.Retirement modeller.Healthcare and wellbeingHealth cash plans with Simply Health for all employees, employer-funded at level one, ...
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ArticleHome workers suffering from anxiety and fatigue
New research has revealed that staff who worked from home during the pandemic suffered from feelings of anxiety, fatigue and a lack of focus.The Working from home wellbeing study, conducted by the University of Stirling and workplace consultancy Positive Performance, surveyed more than 500 home workers by email and follow-up ...
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Case StudiesFrank Recruitment Group retains and engages employees with wellbeing measures
IT recruiter Frank Recruitment Group started out in Newcastle upon Tyne in 2006, and now operates across more than 20 offices in nine countries, employing 1,800 people.The business has historically provided a wide range of staff benefits, including workplace pensions, life insurance and gym memberships, as well as all-inclusive holidays ...
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Supplier articleMental health in the workplace: improving culture and promoting openness
By Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development and Marketing at Generali UK Employee BenefitsMental health affects everything we do. And it can be influenced by any number of factors – not least how we feel about our work. According to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), 17.9 million working days ...
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Supplier articleA new way to promote physical and mental wellbeing in the workplace
Wellbeing Champions, Mental Health First Aiders… There are a lot of different ambassador roles and qualifications for wellbeing in the workplace. On 27th May we are hosting a free taster session to introduce a new approach to creating strong health and wellbeing ambassadors for your workplace.The Wellbeing B.U.D.I.E.S Programme is ...
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ArticleEmployers concerned about long-term mental health impact of pandemic
One in five (21%) employers are concerned about helping staff manage the long-term mental health impact of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, according to a WorkLife by OpenMoney survey.The study, carried out from 14 to 22 March 2021, polled 750 UK senior financial and HR decision makers at small to medium-sized ...
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Article31% of UK women believe they have a good work-life balance
New research has revealed that just 31% of UK-based women believe they have a good work-life balance - a fall from 71% before the pandemic.Deloitte Global conducted a survey, entitled Women @ work: a global outlook, among 5,000 women in 10 countries - including 500 working in the UK - ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 13 May – 20 May 2021
The top 10 most-read stories on employeebenefits.co.uk between 13 May – 20 May 2021 were: Get paid £1,000 to test bottomless brunchesDaisy Hooper: Should employers cut pay for staff who continue to work from home?Modibodi offers leave for menstruation, menopause and miscarriagesClare Fletcher: Should employees cut pay for staff who ...
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Supplier article4 ways employers can support remote employee mental health
I began my Reward Gateway journey about one year ago. I was inspired by Reward Gateway’s mission to make the world a better place to work and excited to learn about a new industry and working with new people.Then, just a few weeks after starting a new role in a ...
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Case StudiesHavas Group UK helps boost resilience with coaching and Whinge Wednesdays
Integrated marketing and communications agency Havas Group UK employs around 2,000 people in London’s Kings Cross and forms part of a wider global family of 22 agencies.The nature of the business, which works with some of the biggest brands in the world, is demanding, fast paced and ever changing. Unsurprisingly ...
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OpinionSophie Sinclair: Personal resilience is a critical factor for organisational success
Since the start of the pandemic, my colleagues at the University of Birmingham and across Higher Education (HE) have been working under the most exceptional circumstances that the majority of us have ever known. While past crises also required a swift organisational response and change, nothing in recent history has ...