All Mental health resilience articles – Page 8
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Supplier articleThought Leadership: CEO Madhur Srivastava on why HR managers should employ Risk-Based Health Screening over annual health checks
By Madhur Srivastava – CEO, DocHQHR is pivotal for a company’s success, serving as the strategic force behind talent acquisition that aligns with the company's vision. It fosters a culture of innovation and ensures employees remain engaged and motivated. Beyond these roles, HR also acts as the guardian of organisational ...
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OpinionLovewell's logic: Do employees feel comfortable seeking mental health support?
Tuesday 10 October marked World Mental Health Day, a day aimed at talking about mental health and demonstrating to everyone that mental health matters. This year’s theme for the day was ‘mental health is a universal human right’, which aligns with the messages of many workplace mental health strategies.As ever, ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 6 - 12 October 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 6 - 12 October 2023 were: Amazon increases UK minimum starting payMerck launches fertility benefit programmeExclusive: Unum UK enhances pregnancy loss support85% of employers plan to further enhance their benefits packagesExclusive: Vivup introduces family care benefit83% of employers have seen a rise ...
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Article58% will go to the office if amenities are worth more than commute cost
Almost six in 10 (58%) employees will only go to the office full-time if amenities such as gym memberships, massages, free food and drinks are worth more than the cost of the commute, according to new research.A Yonder survey of more than 2,000 British adults commissioned by design and architecture ...
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OpinionLaura Tracey and Rubina Kakuji: How to support your employees during Baby Loss Awareness Week
Baby Loss Awareness Week is held every year in the UK from 9 – 15 October and is a time for people to come together to commemorate the lives of babies lost in pregnancy or at or soon after birth.Regardless of the stage of the pregnancy that loss occurs, it ...
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Supplier article6 ways to normalise talking about mental health at work
1. Start with a mental health statement A mental health statement is a written declaration shaped by your organisation that demonstrates your commitment to all mental health matters. It’s a first step towards breaking down the walls of stigma and creating a workplace culture that genuinely ...
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ArticleUnidays and Entrepreneur First roll out AI mental health checks
Unidays and Entrepreneur First have rolled out artificial intelligence (AI) powered mental health checks to their staff, students and to better understand and support mental health.Launched to coincide with World Mental Health Day (10 October), the mental wellbeing check was created by UK startup Thymia. Entrepreneur First, Syndi and Preventx ...
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ArticleJust 17% of CEOs have publicly committed to mental health
Almost all (95%) organisations acknowledge mental health as an important business issue, yet only 17% of chief executive officers (CEOs) have publicly signalled a commitment to mental health, according to new research.Fund manager Churches, Charities and Local Authorities' (CCLA's) second annual Corporate mental health benchmark – global 100 + edition ...
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ArticleJoe Dent: Could employers do more to support the mental health of staff?
Mental health and the wider topic of health and wellbeing of our colleagues is of the utmost importance to us, which is why it’s one of the six key pillars of our People Excellence Strategy, bringing to life the Our Princes – Our People philosophy.Whether colleagues are facing emotional, physical ...
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ArticleDani Saadu: Could employers do more to support the mental health of staff?
As workplace dynamics continue to evolve and mental health issues become more prevalent, employers are responsible for proactively supporting their employees' mental wellbeing. While this is important all year round, World Mental Health Day serves as a poignant reminder of the significance of collective action in this critical area.Organisations should ...
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ArticleMarco Pezzani: Could employers do more to support the mental health of staff?
Mental health is complex. It can be affected by several factors, and there isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ approach that works for everyone. We all experience mental health in a different way, depending on our identity.Ricoh UK’s wellbeing strategy has been designed with this complexity in mind. It takes ...
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Supplier articleCare before crisis: how proactive wellbeing support can revolutionise your workplace
From family concerns to financial struggles, menopause symptoms to mental health challenges – life’s everyday pressures can quickly build into overwhelming roadblocks to wellbeing. With many traditional means of support – particularly for mental health – becoming inundated with users in recent years, more and more ...
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Article83% of employers have seen a rise in wellbeing benefit requests
More than eight in 10 (83%) UK employers have reported a rise in employees requesting more wellbeing benefits in the workplace, according to new research from Zest.The employee benefits technology firm’s study, released to mark World Mental Health Day (10 October), found that 19% of respondents currently offer employees a ...
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ArticleToy cockapoos named top dog breed for UK offices
Something for the weekend: As more UK offices open their doors to furry companions, dog harnesses business Barkridges has compiled a list of the top 10 dog breeds for dog-friendly UK offices, with toy cockapoos ranking first on the list.Drawing insights from The Kennel Club, RSPCA and PDSA, Barkridges ranked ...
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ArticleThe top 10 most-read articles between 29 September - 5 October 2023
The top 10 most-read articles on employeebenefits.co.uk between 29 September - 5 October 2023 were: Aon enhances menopause and fertility employee benefitsExclusive: Marks and Spencer introduces free staff physiotherapyNational living wage to rise to at least £11 per hour in 2024Employee Benefits Live welcomes delegates to ExCeL LondonStandard Chartered launches ...
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Article39% of working parents want workplace mental health support
Two in five (39%) working parents of children under 18 would like mental health support in the workplace, according to new research from Working Families and Bright Horizons.The findings, released to coincide with National Work Life Week (2-6 October), revealed that 89% of working parents believe access to flexible working ...
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ArticleUK employee absence rates reach highest level in a decade
UK employees were absent an average of 7.8 days over the past year, the highest level in over a decade and two days more than the pre-pandemic rate of 5.8 days, according to new research.The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), the professional body for HR and people development, ...
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ArticleTwo-thirds of UK staff do not feel connected at work
Two-thirds of UK employees do not feel a sense of connection and belonging at work, according to research by employee engagement and HR technology firm Reward Gateway.Its survey of 1,000 UK employees in organisations with a headcount of more than 100 also found that 24% of respondents often experience loneliness ...
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ArticleRoyal Mail expands staff wellbeing benefits
Royal Mail has expanded its wellbeing benefits to provide extended support for employees and their families.Through its wellbeing hub, Royal Mail employees will have unlimited 24/7 access to an online GP that is also available to partners and children, unlimited mental health consultations for themselves and their partners, up from ...
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ArticleJust Mortgages expands menopause and wellbeing support
National brokerage Just Mortgages has expanded its mental health and wellbeing support with the introduction of a training module that covers the menopause.The new module is available 24/7 through the firm’s ‘My Learning Space’ digital platform and is open to all of its more than 650 mortgage brokers regardless of ...