All Employee Benefits articles in Web Issue – Page 1167
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ArticleA third believe financial wellbeing benefits are very important
A third (33%) of respondents believe that financial wellbeing benefits, such as a pension, holiday and bonus pay, are very important when considering where to work, according to research by UK consultancy Barnett Waddingham.Its Why BWell: where’s your head at? report, which surveyed 3,000 full and part-time employees between the ...
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OpinionJoe McIndoe: Using corporate social responsibility to promote employee wellness
A report by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), published in March 2018, found that in 2016 to 2017, a total of 526,000 employees in Great Britain were suffering from work-related stress, anxiety or depression, which amounted to 12.5 million lost working days.While it is important that employers ensure their ...
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AnalysisHow can preventative health measures support employee wellness?
Need to know:Before implementing a preventative wellness strategy, employers should uncover the specific health and wellbeing challenges faced by their workforce.Proactive wellness initiatives should consider both physical and mental health; on-site or subsidised yoga classes, for example, can be a good way to address both.Technology is vital in helping to ...
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ArticleKavitha Sivasubramaniam: Embracing a rolling wellbeing programme
As our Wellness Week, in association with Incorpore, draws to a close, it is time to reflect on some of the trends and issues currently shaping this area of the benefits market.Promoting and supporting employee wellbeing is high on the agenda at those organisations that recognise the significant impact it ...
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Case StudiesQBE boosts wellness programme by training managers to support mental health
In 2016 and 2017, business insurer QBE introduced a range of wellbeing measures designed to support the mental health of its 1,950 employees across 16 countries.The benefits and initiatives the organisation implemented during this period included an employee assistance programme (EAP), mindfulness workshops, a story-sharing page on the staff intranet ...
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OpinionJames Shillaker: Employee wellness is more than a tick-box exercise
Many organisations still do not see the value of wellness strategies, despite beginning to realise the extent of poor mental health within the workplace and the widespread negative effects of poor employee wellbeing.The Employee Benefits/Health Shield healthcare research 2018, published in August 2018, found that 37% of organisations do not ...
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Supplier articleFive of my favourite companies with incredible company culture
By Catrin Lewis, Head of Global Engagement I love working at Reward Gateway and I’m a big champion of our culture. When you’re wrapped up in it every day, it’s easy to forget that all over the country there are so many other companies which are amazing places to work. ...
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ArticleEY and UK Power Networks recognised among 2018’s most inclusive employers in the UK
Professional services firm EY, telecommunications and media business Sky, utilities provider UK Power Networks (pictured) and banking organisation HSBC are among the organisations recognised on The inclusive top 50 UK employers 2018-2019 list, compiled by national diversity network Inclusive Companies.The list is a definitive ranking of UK employers that promote ...
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ArticleA quarter want a money-based reward from their employer this Christmas
A quarter (25%) of respondents would like to receive a money-based reward, such as cash, a bonus payment within their salary or a gift card or voucher, from their employer this Christmas, according to research by benefits provider Perkbox.Its survey of 1,000 UK employees also found that 23% of respondents ...
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ArticleHalf would take a pay cut rather than work solely in the office
Around half (52%) of respondents would prefer to take a pay cut than be restricted to working only in an office environment, according to research by digital security organisation Avast.Its 2018 Mobile workforce report, which surveyed 1,850 employees who work for small businesses in the UK and US and who ...
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OpinionEwen MacPherson: Health and wellbeing during organisational change
For many organisations, wellbeing has just become a focus point, as the social movement around the topic gathers momentum. For Havas Media, however, health and wellbeing have been long-term strategic objectives for some time, under the guiding lens of the overall employee experience.It is widely accepted that most employees spend ...
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AnalysisFrom tactic to strategy: Creating a year-round approach to wellness
Need to know:A long-term, year-round wellness strategy can help employees make sustainable and positive behavioural changes.Both quantitative and qualitative data should be used to inform a wellness strategy in order to target the particular needs of the workforce.Embedding a wellness strategy into organisational culture and gaining senior support are vital ...
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Case StudiesForster Communications aligns wellbeing strategy with business goals
Forster Communications, which has 20 permanent employees and around five consultants or freelancers, has linked its business strategy to three key development goals: sustainable consumption, fair work and health.Within this, the organisation has set specific health-related targets, such as keeping sick days below the industry average, providing access to education ...
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ArticleBreakspear Park offers free diabetes screening to staff
Breakspear Park business park in Hemel Hempstead has offered all employees a free health screening for diabetes as part of a drive to raise awareness of the condition.The business park commissioned the charity Silver Star, which campaigns across the UK for diabetes awareness, to visit the offices on 14 November ...
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ArticleRental Concepts pays $96,511 in back wages following investigation
Rental Concepts of Springdale, Arkansas, which operates as RNR Tire Express, a franchise retailer of tires and custom wheels, has paid $96,511 (£75,137.19) in back wages to 239 employees. This follows an investigation by the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (WHD), which uncovered systemic violations of ...
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ArticleMore than 60% of sufferers do not speak about mental health issues at work
Two-thirds (66%) of workers have personally experienced mental ill-health, but the majority (61%) of these individuals have not spoken to anyone at work about their problems, according to a study by professional services organisation Accenture.The survey of 2,170 UK employees, conducted in October 2018 through the YouGov Omnibus service, also ...
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Supplier articleThe New Engagement Conversation: Workplace Chatbots
What does your engagement conversation look like? Learn more about the new engagement conversation: workplace chatbots and the science behind Achievers' Allie.This paper will explore why chatbots are important to the employee experience and how HR professionals can leverage the Achievers Active Listening Interface to address their ongoing engagement challenges. ...
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Supplier articleEmployee engagement lessons from Richard Branson
Sir Richard Branson’s people-focused style of leadership is often used as a benchmark in the HR and business sectors as the Virgin philosophy of “people are our greatest assets” is something to be admired and often a mantra for businesses to work toward. Branson’s concept of “happy employees = happy ...
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Supplier articleChristmas wellness ideas for companies
We know Christmas is fast approaching and if you are you looking for Christmas treats for your employees, then Your Wellness Hub can help provide bespoke gifts and indulgences for your workplace.Wellness Gift BoxesThe perfect gift for employees containing a beautiful collection of carefully selected treats to help your staff ...
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CR Worldwide
CR Worldwide is a brand evolution of Corporate Rewards UK – a change made in 2018 to reflect the company’s global footprint. Established in 2002, CR set out to help companies grow by rewarding best behaviours from the people most valuable to their businesses (employees, customers and partners). In creating ...