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ArticleKavitha’s keynote: Employers must prioritise mental health and wellbeing
This week has seen the issue of mental wellbeing take centre stage, thanks to Mental Health Awareness Week, which runs from 13 to 19 May.The initiative, hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, highlights just how widespread the matter is, the impact that mental health issues can have within organisations, and ...
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ArticleSpeed signs Time to Change pledge and introduces enhanced wellbeing programme
On Monday 13 May 2019, Bristol-based PR firm Speed signed the Time to Change pledge, marking Mental Health Awareness Week with a commitment to challenge stigma and provide a supportive and open working environment.The pledge, run by Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, asks employers to implement action plans to support ...
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ArticleMore than half of calls to EAP counselling services are from male employees
Male employees account for 55% of all calls to employee assistance programme (EAP) counselling services, according to data from Personal Group and Health Assured.The data, released on 14 May 2019, revealed that the number of calls from men seeking support through an EAP increased by 84% between May 2018 and ...
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ArticleTSB to sign Time to Change pledge to open communications around mental health
Retail and commercial banking organisation TSB has announced that it will sign the the Time to Change pledge, showing its commitment to support the mental health of its employees.The pledge, run by charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, supports TSB's commitment to tackling the stigma associated with mental health, and ...
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ArticleOne-third of employees are uncomfortable discussing mental health at work
Almost a third (31%) of employees would not feel comfortable disclosing a mental health issue at work, according to research by payroll and HR solutions provider ADP.The Workforce view in Europe 2019, published in March, surveyed 10,585 working adults across France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Switzerland and the ...
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ArticleNine in 10 US staff believe employers should care about emotional and mental health
The majority (91%) of US respondents believe that employers should care about their emotional and mental health, according to research by on-demand behavioural health provider Ginger.Its 2019 Workforce attitudes towards behavioural health report, which surveyed 1,200 full-time US employees with access to employer-provided health benefits, also found that, although 65% ...
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ArticleTwo-thirds of managers feel confident promoting wellbeing among staff
Two-thirds (66%) of managers feel confident promoting employee wellbeing, according to research by mental health charity Mind.A survey of 43,838 employees from 105 organisations, including 15,824 staff who have management responsibilities, also found that 41% of managers believe their employer contributes to their skills in order to support employees experiencing ...
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ArticleLakeside North Harbour launches wellbeing initiative for 5,000 staff
Business office campus Lakeside North Harbour has launched a new wellbeing initiative for the 5,000 employees based at its Hampshire site.The #workwell initiative, implemented in April 2019, has been designed to provide Lakeside North Harbour-based organisations with a range of tools to help support employees’ physical and mental wellbeing while ...
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Article£1.68 billion paid in group risk claims in 2018
More than £1.68 billion was paid out by the group risk industry over 2018, demonstrating a £64.5 million increase on 2017, according to research by industry body Group Risk Development (Grid).The research, based on claims data from Grid’s provider members, also found that 26,505 claims were made in 2018 for ...
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ArticleExperian and Three UK shortlisted for Best mental health strategy
Consumer credit reporting organisation Experian, telecommunications and internet service provider Three UK and multinational construction business Skanska are among the employers shortlisted in the Best mental health strategy category at the Employee Benefits Awards 2019.This award will celebrate an organisation with an exceptional strategy concerning the benefits, communications and support ...
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ArticleG’s Fresh hosts health and wellbeing workshops for 60 leaders
Fresh food supply organisation G’s Fresh has hosted health and wellbeing workshops for 60 of its key managers and leaders, in order to boost staff energy and improve sleep quality.The sessions took place throughout April 2019 and were delivered by corporate health and wellbeing provider Let’s Get Healthy. They consisted ...
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ArticleCo-op launches resilience programme for 300 staff
Retailer and funeral home operator Co-op has launched a resilience programme for 300 staff employed in its customer service centre, to support employees who converse with bereaved customers of its Co-op Funeralcare business.The Heart programme, provided by Let’s Get Healthy, launched for customer service centre staff in April 2019 after ...
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ArticleCharlton Morris launches mental health package for 62 staff
Executive search firm Charlton Morris has launched a new mental health support package for its 62 employees, including workshops and counselling sessions.The organisation has partnered with qualified mental health practitioner Jaimie Shires in order to create a suite of mental health support benefits; these aim to help employees with their ...
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ArticleTwo-fifths feel their quality of work is affected by financial worries
Two-fifths (41%) of employees believe their quality of work is affected when they are uneasy about the state of their finances, according to research by financial wellbeing provider Salary Finance.Its survey of around 10,000 UK employees also found that 77% trust their employer to treat their financial situation as confidential.Asesh ...
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ArticleAlmost half of workplaces do not have an official policy on home working
Just under half (47%) of employees' workplaces do not have an official policy on working from home, according to research by job listing website Monster.co.uk.Its survey of 5,500 employees also found that 15% are concerned about colleagues judging them for being out of the office, while 11% worry that they ...
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ArticleTransport for Wales signs Time to Change pledge to support employee mental health
Train operating organisation Transport for Wales has signed the Time to Change employer pledge to support mental wellbeing among its 80 employees.The Time to Change employer pledge, which is operated by charity Mental Health at Work, enables organisations to publicly demonstrate their commitment to tackling the stigma and discrimination associated ...
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ArticleMore than four-fifths have witnessed presenteeism at their organisation
More than four-fifths (83%) of employers have observed presenteeism, such as when employees come to work while ill, at their organisation; a further 25% state this has increased over the last year, according to research by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and Simplyhealth.Its annual Health and wellbeing ...
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ArticleRedrow launches mental health campaign for 2,300 staff
Housebuilding organisation Redrow is today (Friday 29 March 2019) launching a new mental health campaign for the 2,300 employees and approximately 18,600 subcontractors working with the business.The campaign, called Mind Your Head, has been designed to support employees and subcontractors with their mental health, providing education as well as encouraging ...
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ArticleAlmost three-fifths of those experiencing menopause are negatively affected at work
Almost three-fifths (59%) of female respondents experiencing menopausal symptoms, aged between 45 and 55, state that the menopause has had a negative impact on their experience at work, according to research by the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (CIPD).The survey of 2,010 female employees between the ages of 45 ...
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ArticleCaddick Construction launches wellbeing programme addressing men's mental health
Yorkshire-based property development and construction organisation Caddick Construction has launched a bespoke health and wellbeing programme for its 140 employees, addressing the mental health concerns of men working in the construction sector.The Mindset programme, provided by Hero, was implemented on 12 February 2019 and has been designed to support staff ...