News – Page 114
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Article57% would wear an employer-paid fitness band at work to monitor their health
More than half (57%) of employee respondents would be open to wearing an employer-paid fitness band or similar device during working hours to help monitor their health and wellbeing, according to research by Axa PPP Healthcare.Its research, which is based on a survey of 1,249 working UK adults as part ...
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ArticleWestfield Health to introduce sleep coaching sessions for its employees
Health insurance organisation Westfield Health is introducing sleep coaching sessions for its employees.The sleep coaching sessions, provided by James Wilson, a sleep behaviour and environment expert known as the Sleep Geek, will be available to the 200 employees based at the organisation's head office in Sheffield.The initiative aims to boost ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid experiences mindfulness
This isn’t something I ever thought I’d say: Big Bad Boss is going soft. He went to a benefits conference recently, and came back talking about mindfulness. Really? Personally, I am all for that; if we could just get the Higher Beings, our executive management team, to mellow out a ...
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ArticlePrecious Cells introduces stem cell storage benefit for its employees
Precious Cells has launched a new benefit for its 40 employees that allows staff and their families to cryogenically store their stem cells for free.The benefits scheme, Accellerate, includes adult stem cell storage for both employees and their family members, as well as cord blood and cord tissue storage if ...
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ArticleHow sustainable is wearable technology as a workplace benefit?
Need to know:Wearable technology should be fully incorporated into a health and wellbeing strategy rather than purchased to be used as a standalone perk.Wearable devices can support employees’ mental wellbeing, as well as their physical health.Technology is evolving to provide detailed analytics data.Wearable technology has revolutionised the fitness industry, with ...
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ArticleBloomberg and Deutsche Bank recognised for LGBT workplace policies
Bloomberg, Deutsche Bank (pictured) and Hasbro are among the organisations in the United States which have been recognised for workplace policies that provide equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) employees by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.These were among the 517 organisations which were awarded the top score ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Virgin Atlantic holds wellbeing event for staff
EXCLUSIVE: Airline organisation Virgin Atlantic held a health and wellbeing event in November 2016 for its UK employees.The event featured a range of wellbeing information and activities for staff, with a number of providers on-site to offer expert guidance.This included eyecare information and a vision screening facility, provided by Specsavers ...
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Article33% feel pressure not to take time off work for a doctor's appointment
A third (33%) of respondents cite pressure not to take time off from work as the reason for cancelling, missing or postponing an appointment with a GP, according to research by Doctor Care Anywhere and YouGov.The survey of 1,010 middle managers and employees in private organisations also found that 37% ...
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ArticleInsurance premium tax to rise to 12%
Autumn Statement 2016: The standard rate of insurance premium tax (IPT) is to increase to 12% from 10% from June 2017.The rise was announced by Chancellor Philip Hammond in his Autumn Statement speech today (23 November).This increase is designed to raise revenue to help fund the commitments made by Hammond ...
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Article53% believe employers that offer dental insurance care more about staff wellbeing
More than half (53%) of respondents believe that an organisation that offers dental insurance as an employee benefit cares more about its employees’ wellbeing than an organisation that does not offer this, according to research by Unum Dental.Its survey of 1,000 full-time employees also found that 48% of respondents under ...
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ArticleBupa to acquire Oasis Dental Care
Healthcare organisation Bupa is to acquire private dental care organisation Oasis Dental Care.Bupa will acquire Oasis Dental Care from Bridgepoint, a European private equity group, in a £835 million transaction.The acquisition forms part of Bupa's strategy to offer high quality dental services. Following the transaction, Bupa will have a network ...
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Article31% cite financial issues as the top cause of stress
Just under a third (31%) of employee respondents cite finances and money as the top cause of stress, according to research by BHSF Employee Benefits.Its Breaking the cycle report, which surveyed 1,000 full-time and part-time UK employees, also found that 63% of respondents are kept awake at night and are ...
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Article33% do not offer employees support for dementia
A third (33%) of respondents state that their employer does not offer any additional help or support for staff with dementia, according to research by PMI Health Group.Its survey of 1,197 British employees aged between 18 and 64 years old, also found that 7% of respondents either have or work ...
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ArticleHow can staff fitness impact absence management?
Need to know:Employees who have an active lifestyle are more likely to fend off illnesses and diseases.A health and wellbeing initiative should be targeted at all staff, not just those who are already physically active and engaged with fitness.Investing in employee health can have knock-on effects on productivity, as well ...
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Article61% believe staff are not fully aware of the healthcare services available to them
Almost two thirds (61%) of people management professional respondents who work for an organisation that has a health and wellbeing strategy believe that employees are not fully aware of the healthcare services available to them, according to research by Axa PPP Healthcare.Its Realising the value of your health and wellbeing ...
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Article48% take steps to discourage presenteeism
Around half (48%) of employer respondents have taken steps to discourage presenteeism, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Simplyhealth.The 2016 Absence management survey, which surveyed 1,000 employers, also found that 72% of respondents have observed presenteeism in their organisation, and 29% have witnessed ...
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Article48% are unaware of workplace sickness absence support
Almost half (48%) of respondents are unaware of any form of workplace support for sickness absence in their organisation, according to research by Canada Life Group Insurance.Its survey of 1,006 full-time and part-time employees also found that just 12% of respondents believe employee health and wellbeing is the top priority ...
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ArticleAbax introduces dedicated weekly exercise hour for UK staff
Telematics organisation Abax is allowing its 50 Peterborough-based staff to exercise for one hour a week during working hours to boost employee wellbeing.Employees can use their exercise hour for any physical activity, including working out with a personal trainer, taking part in group exercise sessions, heading out for a run ...
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Article21% of managers have never spoken to employees with cancer about their illness
More than a fifth (21%) of respondents who manage employees who have had cancer have never spoken to them about their illness, according to research by Axa PPP Healthcare.Its survey of 500 UK managers who have managed an employee who currently has or has had cancer, also found that 20% ...
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ArticleEXCLUSIVE: Natixis holds wellness week for London staff
Natixis has held its second annual wellness week for its 430 London-based staff in order to support employees' health and highlight the wellbeing benefits available to them.The French bank, which operates globally, including in Paris, New York, London, Madrid and Milan, held its London wellness week between 10 and 14 ...