All Sickness absence articles – Page 51

  • always-on economy
    Analysis

    How can employers meet the needs of employees in the always-on economy?

    2018-12-13T06:00:36Z

    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 ...

  • Zurich
    Case Studies

    Zurich increases access to benefits to help employees manage busy lives

    2018-12-13T06:00:15Z

    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 ...