All Mental health resilience articles – Page 39
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Supplier articleHelping employees build good mental health into their daily lives
In mental health as with physical health the mantra of prevention being better than cure is fitting. Maintaining good, healthy habits and routines can make a huge difference to how we feel and can help us all stay well and help prevent mental health worries turning into ...
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ArticleEmployee wellbeing findings a ‘wake-up call’ for action
Joint research by YuLife and YouGov has revealed the deleterious impact on employee wellbeing and mental health from a year of lockdown.With at-home staff reporting feeling ‘always-on’ and having to juggle caring commitments, the study showed nearly a quarter of workers (22%) simply do not take any breaks at all ...
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ArticleTime to send employees to sleep?
Something for the weekend: The arrival of World Sleep Day today (19 March) cannot have come too soon for many of us, as the nation struggles with lockdown lack of sleep thanks to the stress of Covid-19 (Coronavirus), remote working and a lack of routine.Now new research by sleep experts ...
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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Taking time out to boost morale
As we reported earlier this week, managed transport and accommodation group CMAC will be hosting a number of employee wellbeing events as part of its ‘Time Out Week’ from Monday (22 March) to boost morale among its workforce.By offering sessions including virtual yoga, cocktail-making classes and online learning, the organisation ...
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Supplier articleHow to Boost Employee Motivation during an Economic Downturn
When businesses are affected by economic factors that are outside of their control, it is natural for employees to be concerned. They may worry whether their pay packet will rise in line with inflation, if their working hours will change, or about their overall job security. And ...
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Article25% of employees have not had a wellbeing check-in during lockdown
Just days before the one-year anniversary of lockdown, research by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) has revealed that a quarter of staff have still not had a wellbeing check-in since the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic started.Timed to coincide with MHFA’s ‘My Whole Self Day’, the survey further found that nearly a ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: TSB takes a proactive approach to employee wellbeing and mental health
Employee Benefits Insights 2021: TSB's approach to employee wellbeing follows a cycle of support, which includes building resilience and raising awareness of mental health.In a virtual session entitled Building resilient teams – a whole-person, whole-organisation approach, sponsored by Unmind, Sarah McPake, head of talent, insights and inclusion at TSB (pictured), ...
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ArticleCMAC unveils 'Time Out’ wellness week
Managed transport and accommodation group CMAC is planning to stage a number of employee wellbeing events from Monday (22 March).The organisation's ‘Time Out Week’ aims to encourage its 150 workers to make time to take breaks, and give them tools to manage their mental health and resilience during lockdown.Time Out ...
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ArticleEmployees demand more mental health support
Research carried out by Canada Life has revealed strong demand from employees for more workplace mental health and wellbeing support.In a poll of nearly 2,000 working adults with children of school age, more than half (54%) said they wanted their employers to introduce specific mental wellness days. This increased to ...
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Supplier articleMedivet appoints 87% to measure, understand and improve the mental wellbeing of 3,000 colleagues
Medivet, one of the leading communities of veterinary professionals, has made colleague mental wellbeing a top priority.The organisation has launched mental wellbeing platform 87% to its 3,000 vets, nurses and all support colleagues.Users can benefit from personalised guidance on how to improve their mental health and the organisation gets insights ...
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ArticleReport finds employers failing to consider wellbeing in office returns
Research by law firm Schofield Sweeney has found employers have yet to start making important health and wellbeing adjustments to their workplaces to help staff return to the office.The survey discovered only 39% of businesses had amended or introduced new health and safety policies specifically to deal with the likely ...
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ArticleEmployee Benefits prepares for Insights Online Series
Employee Benefits Insights online series, which explores the latest trends and solutions in reward strategies for 2021 and beyond, starts on Monday (15 March).The four-day event will see industry experts take to the virtual stage to share their first-hand experience and knowledge during keynote addresses, as well as practical 'How ...
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Supplier articleIntroducing our Cambridge Brain Science Neurocognitive Assessment
Echelon Health have collaborated with one of the largest and world-leading contributors to the development of psychological theory and practice: Cambridge Brain Sciences, to offer a Neurocognitive brain assessment alongside our existing Health Assessments. The revolutionary assessment will test core areas of cognition that are key to ...
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Supplier articleEmployee engagement: 5 tips to support your employees to feel more engaged while working remotely during COVID
COVID continues to have a big impact on the workplace and on wellbeing at work. Organisations are still working through the many challenges of supporting the mental health and wellbeing of their employees, many of whom are working remotely and having to juggle a new set of ...
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ArticleVodafone launches global menopause commitment
Telecoms business Vodafone has launched a range of global initiatives to support staff going through the menopause.The company's new ‘Menopause Commitment’ pledges that all employees will be assisted during their experience, with access to training, including a specially designed toolkit to raise awareness of the subject.The initiative builds on existing ...
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Supplier articleHow reading can help your team’s mental health
Reading is fundamental to some people’s lives. With the average person reading 12 books a year, it is evident that society enjoys the escapism that reading brings. Whether you fancy non-fiction or fiction, reading can help your mental wellbeing and workplace colleagues.Why does reading have a positive effect on mental ...
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AnalysisWhat support is available for the long-term impact of the pandemic on staff mental health?
Need to know:The pandemic has worsened employee mental health, with support services reporting increased incidents of conditions such as anxiety and depression.Training line managers to manage remotely and allowing them to flex rules around employees’ needs can take pressure off them and their staff.Consulting with employees and listening to their ...
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Case StudiesElior UK gauges employees' mental wellbeing through constant communication
Elior UK is a contract catering firm, supplying food and support services to a range of businesses as well as the NHS, care homes, education and stadia. It currently employs around 7,000 people across the UK, with some of these employees furloughed while others have been able to continue working ...
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OpinionEmma Mamo: Employee mental health has never been of more importance for employers
As we pass a year since the initial lockdown, it’s a good time for employers to reflect on staff wellbeing and the support offered by their organisations. This time last year, many of us found ourselves hastily packing up our things in the office and began working from home for ...
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Case StudiesThe benefits offered by Avison Young
The benefits offered by Avison YoungPension A group personal pension (GPP) for all employeesHealthcare and group riskPrivate medical insurance: employer funded as a core benefit dependent on job grade, all employees are able to buy through the flexible benefits scheme.Group income protection: employer funded for all employees.Dental insurance: Available to ...