All Mental health resilience articles – Page 31
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ArticleFinances affect 39% of employees' mental health
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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ArticleMore support needed as mental health fit notes rise
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 ...
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Supplier articleWhy getting the nutrition, hydration & exercise basics right is good for business
By Tracey Ward, Head of Business Development and Marketing at Generali UK Employee BenefitsWith over a third (35.82%),1 of people globally have gained weight during the pandemic, well-documented return to work anxieties might, for some, be linked more to appearance than anything specifically Covid-19 related. Fortunately, there are some simple, ...
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ArticleLidl Northern Ireland offers employees paid leave for miscarriages
Lidl Northern Ireland has introduced a new policy to give employees three days of paid compassionate leave following an early pregnancy loss or miscarriage.According to the supermarket, the allowance is available to all staff, regardless of gender, and includes those using a surrogate mother.Additionally, Lidl has extended its compassionate leave ...
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ArticleMint Property Finance launches employee wellbeing initiative
Mint Property Finance has launched a new initiative to promote health and wellbeing for employees at its Cheshire, UK headquarters.The scheme has been designed to support staff both mentally and physically following Covid-19 (Coronavirus). It includes flexible working, regular breakout sessions, access to mental health first aiders and a partnership ...
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Article28% of employees would reduce salary for flexible working
A new study has found that more than a quarter of employees would be willing to slightly reduce their salary in order to have more flexible working conditions.Enterprise cloud applications company Workday partnered with Yonder Consulting to conduct The employee outlook: understanding employee sentiment and priorities across Europe research, where ...
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OpinionAlison Pay: We are at a critical junction for workplace mental health
Over the course of the last year the signs are that we’ve become more comfortable to talk about our mental health at work. The pandemic has impacted most people and both the shock and discomfort of finding ourselves in lockdown, on furlough or working virtually prompted many employers to either ...
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Case StudiesEmployee wellbeing is a top priority for Assa Abloy
Global leaders in access solutions, Assa Abloy, employs 1,200 people across seven sites in the UK and Ireland. Employee wellbeing has always been important and towards the end of 2019 it was rolling out a series of wellbeing days. “We’d run these at two of our sites and then lockdown ...
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Article46% of employees would not share data to improve wellbeing support
Nearly half (46%) of employees do not think their organisation should be able to monitor their personal health data, even if this enabled them to offer improved wellbeing support.The research carried out by Deloitte revealed that almost half (49%) of workers also believe their personal health is none of their ...
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Supplier articleThe benefits of the Gym Scheme for employers and employees
Even the most active people have times where the thought of going to the gym is unappealing. This can be because of lack of motivation, high prices or not being able to find a gym class that works for them enough to commit. Our health and wellbeing are important though ...
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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 ...