All Sickness absence articles – Page 51
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ArticleTSB signs TUC's Dying to Work charter in support of terminally ill workers
Banking organisation TSB has become a signatory of the Dying to Work charter, developed by trade union body the Trades Union Congress (TUC) as part of a campaign to support employees living with terminal illness.The charter asks employers to be supportive and understanding of staff following diagnosis, and to provide ...
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ArticleConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid reviews health and mobility
Big Bad Boss invited them. World Healthcare Optimum (WHO) is not one of the usual international health insurers, yet they tell us they have been caring for expats for more than 25 years. They go on to boast that they are leaders in the market. Really? I’ve never heard of ...
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Supplier articleMake a change and try dry January
The festive season can often result in lots of indulgences, especially alcohol related. Why not take a break next month and participate in Dry January? Dry January is the UK’s one-month booze-free challenge where you can save money and feel great.Did you know that?To keep health risks from alcohol to ...
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AnalysisHow can employers meet the needs of employees in the always-on economy?
Need to know:The potential for 24/7 availability can be a boon to both individuals and employers, but can also be detrimental when it comes to work-life balance and productivity.Enforced disconnection can help employees get a full break, but employers should not overlook the positive aspects of being able to connect ...
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Case StudiesZurich increases access to benefits to help employees manage busy lives
Insurance organisation Zurich has approximately 4,500 permanent staff in the UK. In the second half of 2017, internal research revealed a pressing need to upgrade its benefits programme.Steve Collinson, UK head of HR at Zurich, explains: “Instead of us as an organisation deciding what to offer, we did a really ...