All Mental health resilience articles – Page 30

  • NorthEdge
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    NorthEdge commits to Mindful Employer Charter

    12 July 2021

    Private equity investor NorthEdge has signed the Mindful Employer Charter as part of its commitment to support its employees’ mental health and wellbeing.The charter is a UK-wide initiative run by the Devon Partnership NHS Trust that was created in order to provide employers with easier access to professional workplace mental ...

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    How to ensure psychological safety in a remote working world

    12 July 2021

    Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development & Marketing at Generali UK Employee Benefits speaks with Alison Pay, Managing Director of community interest company Mental Health at Work“Shall we jump on a call?” It seems like such a simple request. And it’s great for those who like to think out loud. ...

  • Linklaters introduces long term flexible working policy
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    Linklaters rolls out staff wellbeing app

    12 July 2021

    Law firm Linklaters has introduced a workplace wellbeing app that offers accessible and sustainable tools to help staff look after their mental health.Produced in partnership with employee wellbeing platform BetterSpace, the artificial intelligence powered app will be available for the company’s UK workforce. It will be accompanied by a £300 ...

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    The Dorchester offers staff mental health courses

    9 July 2021

    The Dorchester hotel has launched mental health courses for staff to raise awareness of the triggers that can affect their health and wellbeing.The hotel partnered with online learning provider The Skills Network in order to offer the nationally recognised and fully funded courses, which aim to upskill and support its ...

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    Plant some wellbeing in the office

    9 July 2021

    Something for the weekend: If a lunchtime yoga session doesn’t do it for your stress levels, why not try nurturing your own office plant?Research has shown that active interaction with indoor plants can reduce employees' physiological and psychological stress, a fact possibly reflected in the 2,600% increase in Google Searches ...

  • Benefits employers can reposition to support the financial wellbeing of staff
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    24% asked for financial support in pandemic

    7 July 2021

    A quarter of employees have had to ask family and friends for financial support during the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, almost triple the number who did so in April 2020, according to new research about the future of work.The survey, which was carried out among 2,001 UK workers by Barnett Waddingham, ...

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    Podcast: Investigo closely aligns reward strategy with employee value proposition

    6 July 2021

    Listen: Sarah House-Barklie, people and culture director at Investigo, talks to Employee Benefits about the global recruitment agency's reward strategy, and the initiatives it has introduced to support its employees' wellbeing during the pandemic.At a glanceInvestigo is a multi-specialist recruitment agency which deals with a number of different sectors such ...

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    The benefits offered by Investigo

    6 July 2021

    The benefits on offer at Investigo: Pension and group riskAuto-enrolment pension scheme for all employees on completion of three months' service, with 5% of qualifying earnings minimum contribution for employee and 3% for the employer. Employees can increase their contributions.Group income protection, employer paid, for all employees after probation period.Financial ...

  • Work-life-balance
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    29% saw work-life split improve in workplace return

    5 July 2021

    New data has highlighted that 29% of UK office workers saw a positive impact on their work-life balance as a result of returning to the workplace.The research commissioned by digital coaching provider Ezra found that 30% have now returned full-time and 24% have done so on a part-time basis, both ...

  • TransUnion-Leeds
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    TransUnion launches flexible Fridays for UK staff

    5 July 2021

    Global insights, information and credit reference agency TransUnion is allowing its 700 UK members of staff to take off Friday afternoons to focus on their personal development and wellbeing.Dubbed Flexible Fridays, the initiative has been launched in recognition of the impact the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic has had on employees. Under ...

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    Nick Griggs: Adapting to the new ways of working

    28 June 2021

    We are now sitting at a junction, looking at the way we work and how organisations need to adapt, post pandemic. Despite the uncertainty and fast changing environment, decisions need to be made. So making sure you have the insight and framework to do this optimally is vital.As our recent ...

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    Pooch power to boost productivity and wellbeing

    25 June 2021

    Something for the weekend: If you are not sharing a pod with a four-legged colleague right now (25 June) you may be missing out on some serious pooch power to boost your productivity and wellbeing.Yes, today, offices around the UK are echoing to the sound of “oohs” and “aaahs”, and ...

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    Zego launches policy for trans and non-binary staff

    23 June 2021

    Motor insurance provider Zego has introduced a robust workplace policy as part of its commitment to support transgender and non-binary employees.Launched during worldwide Pride Month celebrations this month (June), the new policy sets out a code of inclusion and belonging for trans and non-binary staff, including an outline of supportive ...

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    A cuppa to boost employee wellbeing

    18 June 2021

    Something for the weekend: Have you ever needed an excuse for a tea break? After all, it's a well-known fact that it can do wonders for your wellbeing.Well, now you have it. NHS Charities is calling on every worker to kick back, stick the kettle on, pull out the biscuit ...

  • Kavitha
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    Kavitha’s keynote: Men’s wellbeing in the spotlight

    18 June 2021

    This week is Men’s Health Week. Running until Sunday (20 June), to coincide with Father’s Day in the UK, it puts men’s wellbeing firmly in the spotlight, aiming to increase awareness of issues that disproportionately affect men, encourage them to be more conscious of their health and inspire them to ...

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    26% of millennials took time off work due to stress

    17 June 2021

    New research has revealed that 26% of millennials and 22% of Generation Z employees in the UK have taken time off work due to stress and anxiety caused by the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.Deloitte’s tenth annual 2021 Millennial and generation Z survey was compiled of responses from 23,000 millennials and Gen ...

  • Engagement and feedback: Employee engagement measures in numbers
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    11% of UK employees have low engagement levels

    16 June 2021

    The UK and western Europe have the lowest employee engagement levels across the globe at just 11%, according to new research.Analytics and advisory organisation Gallup’s State of the global workplace report found that 55% staff in the UK and western Europe regions have high life evaluations, with western European employees ...

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    EXCLUSIVE: 37% of male employees believe purpose improves wellbeing

    16 June 2021

    New data has revealed that 37% of male employees and 15% of females think believing in what the company stands for and having a sense of purpose would help improve their wellbeing.The research was carried out by insurer Legal and General for Men’s Health Week, which finishes on Sunday (20 ...

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    Finances affect 39% of employees' mental health

    14 June 2021

    New research has found that 39% of employees believe the current state of their finances negatively impacts their mental health.Conducted in collaboration with business wellbeing specialists Robertson Cooper, Aviva’s report Thriving in the age of ambiguity: building resilience for the new realities of work explored how employees’ relationship with finances, ...

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    More support needed as mental health fit notes rise

    14 June 2021

    Emotional support from employers is in higher demand due to a rise in the number of fit notes issued for mental health reasons because of the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic.According to research from consultancy and IT service provider NTT DATA UK, subsequent Coronavirus lockdowns have resulted in an increased number of ...