All Sickness absence articles – Page 26

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    Article

    Paul Deemer: What are the ramifications of the DWP’s sick pay consultation?

    2019-09-10T05:00:12Z

    The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) consultation into statutory sick pay (SSP) seeks views on ways both government and employers can take action to reduce job loss related to ill health.The consultation opens the door for further discussion on how chronic illnesses or disabilities are dealt with in workplaces ...

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    Supplier article

    How you can help keep your staff healthy this winter

    2019-09-09T11:48:38Z

    It might seem a bit early to be planning your employees' wellbeing for this winter. But planning early could make a huge difference to your staff sickness absence. A minor illness, such as flu, is the most common cause for short-term sickness among employees in the UK. And can even ...

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    Article

    Poll: 27% offer insurance benefits to support staff working with cancer

    2019-09-06T08:49:36Z

    Employee Benefits poll: More than a quarter (27%) of Employee Benefits readers offer staff who are working with cancer insurance benefits, such as income protection or critical illness insurance.A straw poll of www.employeebenefits.co.uk readers, which received 26 responses, also found that 23% of respondents support staff experiencing cancer by providing ...

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    Article

    Pots and Co seeks part-time pudding taster for work-from-home role

    2019-09-05T14:22:43Z

    Image credit: @pots_and_coSomething for the weekend: Luxury dessert organisation Pots and Co is seeking a part-time pudding taster to offer feedback on its chocolate and fruit-filled delicacies for a wage of £15 an hour.Pots and Co posted the job advertisement on its LinkedIn page, asking for sweet-toothed dessert lovers to ...

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    Analysis

    Support strategies: Employee wellbeing in numbers

    2019-09-05T12:01:11Z

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    Article

    Two-fifths of UK staff would leave their current job for better work-life balance

    2019-09-05T10:36:09Z

    Approximately two-fifths (39%) of respondents cite achieving better work-life balance as the main reason to leave their existing job, according to research by Robert Half UK.The survey of 2,000 office-based staff in the UK also found that employees would leave their current positions in order to gain higher remuneration (38%), ...

  • Louise-Newman
    Opinion

    Louise Newman: How to prevent employee burnout

    2019-09-05T05:00:38Z

    Employee burnout is something that many organisations have to handle. With advancements in technology, it is all too easy or tempting to access work any time, any place and anywhere.Far from this being something to encourage, it is the responsibility of employers to not overlook the importance of quality downtime ...

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    Analysis

    Top tips for creating an effective wellbeing week

    2019-09-05T05:00:33Z

    Need to know:Before creating a wellbeing week, employers should assess the wants and needs of their workforce, to ensure it is as relevant as possible.An effective wellness week should aim to build connections and behaviours that last well into the future, rather than just create a flash in the pan.Strong ...

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    Case Studies

    Syngenta showcases employees' passions through wellbeing week

    2019-09-05T05:00:09Z

    Agricultural business Syngenta, which has 680 employees at its research and development campus in Bracknell, hosted a wellbeing week that highlighted the skills of its own employees.The programme of events, which ran from 15 to 19 July 2019, saw one member of staff, a keen rambler, host a daily walking ...

  • Laura-Hill
    Opinion

    Laura Hill: Are employees getting enough rest at work?

    2019-09-03T13:00:00Z

    The length of both the working day and employees’ breaks are two hot topics, with several high-profile cases having come to light recently, but what should employers take away from the headlines?In 2003, Regulation 12 of the working time regulations entitled workers to an uninterrupted rest of at least 20 ...

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    Opinion

    Prof Stephen Wood: Flexible working awards autonomy to improve employee wellbeing

    2019-09-03T05:00:51Z

    The ideal job is one with challenging but not excessive demands, a high degree of autonomy to meet these demands, and a supportive environment. Occupants of jobs with these characteristics will have higher levels of satisfaction and wellbeing and, in turn, may perform better and have better general health.If flexible-working ...

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    Case Studies

    Radioactive PR boosted work-life balance with four-day working week

    2019-09-03T05:00:50Z

    Gloucestershire-based agency Radioactive PR has improved the work-life balance of its 15 employees, and reduced sickness absence rates in the process, by introducing a four-day working week.In June 2018, it started the six-week trial of a new, shorter working week, subsequently choosing to implement the new system permanently, due to ...

  • Proctor-and-Stevenson
    Case Studies

    Proctor and Stevenson uses flexible working plan to improve wellbeing

    2019-09-03T05:00:47Z

    Marketing and communications agency Proctor and Stevenson introduced a five-pronged flexible working plan for its 70 UK-based employees in March 2019, to reflect employee demand around work-life balance, as well as bolster retention and industry competitiveness.The plan, which was developed in conjunction with consultancy and recruitment firm Flexology, targets five ...

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    Analysis

    Are non-traditional working patterns the key to wellbeing?

    2019-09-03T05:00:43Z

    Need to know:Flexible-working structures that give employees’ autonomy over their working hours can improve the wellbeing and work-life balance of all, especially among working carers, or those with fluctuating health conditions.Alternative leave policies allow for life events and unexpected personal demands, while leaving holiday allowances free for relaxing and boosting ...

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    Analysis

    How can employers create a culture of care for working parents?

    2019-09-02T05:00:24Z

    Need to know:The foundation for a caring culture is a sense of flexibility, empathy and understanding, particularly when unexpected issues arise.Offering enhanced maternity and paternity leave and pay can help support new parents, as can access to childcare facilities or financial schemes.Benefits such as life insurance and critical illness cover ...

  • Audit-Lab
    Case Studies

    The Audit Lab creates culture of flexibility for working parents

    2019-09-02T05:00:17Z

    Providing support for working parents while maintaining operational efficiency can be particularly challenging for employers with small teams. Bolton-based marketing agency The Audit Lab understands this particularly well, because it employs nine people, four of whom have young children.Sometimes, the secret to creating the right culture is trial and error, ...

  • debbie-lovewell-tuck
    Article

    Debbie Lovewell-Tuck: A holistic approach to wellbeing

    2019-09-02T05:00:16Z

    As our Employee Wellbeing Week, in association with Axa PPP Healthcare, draws to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the trends and issues currently shaping this area of the benefits market.The past few years have seen some employers make major strides forward in moving to a ...

  • Faye-Nationwide
    Opinion

    Faye Whitmarsh: Family-friendly policies create a culture of care that benefits everyone

    2019-09-02T05:00:14Z

    At Nationwide, we know people achieve more together than they can alone. Being a building society, this is one of the things that sets us apart from our competitors.That said, delivering on our ambitions and living up to our values is no small task; we need to make sure our ...

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    Opinion

    Nicola Mohns: No one size fits all - wellbeing needs to get personal

    2019-09-02T05:00:12Z

    Whether boosting resilience, backing better work-life balance or creating behavioural change for a healthier lifestyle, it is important to make an effort where it counts for wellbeing.During the Second World War, the American Air Force wanted to find ways to reduce the number of casualties. Studying the planes that came ...

  • Zappos
    Article

    Zappos.com launches music-based wellbeing programme

    2019-08-30T09:40:39Z

    Online retailer and customer service business Zappos.com has launched a new music-based wellbeing programme for its Las Vegas-based employees, encouraging staff to learn an instrument as a means to reduce stress.The new programme, Strum for the Sole, was implemented on 27 August 2019 in partnership with music brand Fender. The ...