Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

One in five neurodivergent employees have experienced harassment or discrimination at work because of their neurodivergence, according to new research from the CIPD, working with corporate neuroinclusion training specialists Uptimize. Neurodiversity refers to natural differences in human brain function and behavioural traits.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 10, 2024

Charity Alzheimer’s Society has rolled out mental wellbeing in the workplace support for its UK employees. It screens employees for mental health issues such as anxiety and depression and enables them to receive and seek help from therapists within 10 minutes of screening.

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APRIL 1, 2024

Credit: metamorworks/shutterstock Cloud-based platforms can enable employees across the globe to access benefits through a unified proposition. With more employers looking to streamline their benefits offering to employees across the globe, how can technology help to offer a unified global benefits proposition?

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 10, 2023

Retention rates are at a low, with 65% of employees thinking that they can find a better position elsewhere. A great way to improve retention rates is through offering great employee benefits. Benefits, including fringe benefits and flexible benefits, provide an employee an extra reason to stay within a company.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 23, 2023

One important thing to consider when you’re planning financial wellbeing activities – like webinars and workshops – is how they align with key dates in the financial calendar. But there are, nonetheless, well-worn grooves shaped by predictable, recurring personal finance dates that guide us throughout the year. Especially now.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 15, 2024

SumUp offers multiple benefits to support its older employees to ensure they feel valued in their roles. The global financial technology firm that provides merchants with card readers and payment solutions has more than 3,000 employees globally. The organisation also offers part-time hours and remote working for all employees.

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 5, 2023

Food and funeral care retailer Central Co-op has introduced enhanced health and medical benefits for its around 7,600 employees as of this week. Sarah Dickins, chief member, customer and people officer, said: “This benefit really complements everything else that we are doing in the wellbeing space to support our employees’ health.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

It’s a tricky balance to achieve, but there is one small thing that could transform your employees’ productivity – with almost instant results. Most importantly, DocHQ Fitness provides anonymised data, allowing HR teams to track workforce usage and gain accurate insights into employee health and its impact on productivity.

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Best Money Moves

OCTOBER 13, 2023

What are employee wellness initiatives? Eighty-seven percent of employees consider health and wellness benefits when choosing an employer, according to a study by recruiting website Zippia. What are employee wellness initiatives? Employee wellness initiatives are benefits programs that a company provides its employees.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Electricity distributor UK Power Networks, which operates across London, the South East and East of England, avoids employee burnout and fatigue by carefully looking after staff and ensuring they stay safe working in challenging conditions and on shift rotas.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 31, 2024

To support employees with their financial wellbeing, employers should review the benefits they already offer and check whether staff know how they can help. Implementing financial wellbeing services that include education and coaching is cost-effective.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Employee retention is an ongoing theme for employers and HR professionals, and for good reason. It’s more cost-effective to invest in employee retention strategies than it is to attract, onboard and train new starts. Are you at high risk of high employee turnover? SMEs (0 – 49 employees) make up 99.2%

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Conducted by global talent services firm Morgan McKinley as part of its 2024 Salary guide , the survey found that the top five desired benefits respondents look for in a job are working from home, bonus, pension, health insurance and flexible working hours. Benefits around wellbeing and flexibility remain top of the pile.”

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 9, 2023

From family concerns to financial struggles, menopause symptoms to mental health challenges – life’s everyday pressures can quickly build into overwhelming roadblocks to wellbeing. So, how is a proactive, holistic approach to wellbeing so innovative in the workplace? per every £1 spent by employers (EAPA, 2023).

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It’s common for new mothers to battle with self-doubt around their competency, grapple with balancing work and family life, have concerns around the impact of returning to work on their child’s wellbeing, and worry about career progression following a break from work.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2023

To guide your strategic thinking, Reward Gateway released a new report, which surveyed more than 3,000 employees and HR professionals around the world to hone in on six human-centred strategies to pave the road to success. The post Get The 2023 Employee Engagement Trends Report appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Employee Benefits

JULY 4, 2023

More than 4,000 Holland and Barrett employees have received extensive health training on menopause education and an e-learning module on the menopause has been made available to all staff across the business. The post Holland and Barrett accredited as menopause-friendly employer appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 10, 2024

Employers can offer a corporate gym membership on an employee-paid or discounted basis, with many gyms offering membership deals to organisations. Hussle provides a discounted corporate gym membership with one pass, which enables employees to access fitness venues across different brands in 94% of UK postcode regions.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 9, 2023

With the holiday season over and the new year upon us, it is a great time to assess what wellbeing initiatives you take to look after yourself during the working day. Wellbeing is certainly a buzzword, but put simply it can be defined as the moral or physical welfare of a person or community. Take Time Out. Post- Work Relaxation.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 12, 2024

With Blue Monday just around the corner, we’re encouraging employers to raise mental health awareness and prioritise mental wellbeing at work. Your employees will have had a break over Christmas and spent quality time with friends and family. Guided by our internal wellbeing gurus, we shy away from resolutions at Pluxee UK.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 11, 2023

By Jennifer Gendron, Chief Commercial Officer, Koa Health – Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Solutions May marks Mental Health Awareness Month and Week (May 15-21). Reduce barriers and stigma Practical barriers and stigma continue to keep your employees from getting the support they need.

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HR Digest

MAY 21, 2022

Find out what employee wellness ideas you can implement to ensure your employees have a safer, productive return to work. Employee wellbeing isn’t a new concept, but it has taken on a whole new meaning since the Covid-19 pandemic. A simple pep talk on the benefits of wellbeing may not be enough to motivate your employees.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 27, 2024

Credit: William Barton / Shutterstock.com Restaurant chain Wagamama has donated funding for 4,000 mental health support conversations and pledged to contribute 50,000 employee volunteer hours to help those in need. The post Wagamama pledges to contribute 50,000 employee volunteer hours appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 30, 2023

Credit: Just Jus / Shutterstock.com Automotive risk intelligence firm Thatcham Research has implemented a financial wellbeing scheme for its 259 employees. The post Thatcham Research introduces financial wellbeing scheme appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 16, 2023

Logistics firm DHL Supply Chain has enhanced its parental leave, bereavement and wellbeing policies in order to provide staff and their families with broader health and wellbeing support. The updates were made in line with its approach of creating a holistic programme for employees’ physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 25, 2023

The benefits on offer at Wave: Pension A master trust pension scheme for all employees. Those aged 22 and over are auto enrolled, but it is open to all employees. Matching contribution levels: 3% employee contribution, 6% employer; 4% employee 8% employer; 5% employee and 10% employer. 26 weeks deferred period.

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HR Bartender

AUGUST 23, 2022

Several weeks ago, I published an article about “ 8 Employee Benefits Worth Considering to Attract and Retain Talent ”. The idea behind EWA is to give employees access to money they’ve already earned. Giving employees more control over their money can benefit their financial wellbeing. Enjoy the article.). It makes sense.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 22, 2023

PMI can help employees regain their health, and their earning power, quickly, to the benefit of both them and their employer. per employee per month. As with any large employee benefits spend, it is important that employers seek tax advice ahead of picking a PMI policy. Are there any tax or legal implications?

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 17, 2023

Having access to data and monitoring usage each month can help identify if employees are repeatedly drawing down on their wages in increasing increments. With financial wellbeing on many employers’ agendas due to the rising cost-of-living, many have been reviewing their pay and financial wellbeing strategies.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 1, 2022

All carers – whether in employment or not – need financial, wellbeing and practical support. As managers, you will naturally use a combination of “soft” and “hard” tools to guide your teams through tasks, projects and their day-to-day role. Employees who are also carers, are likely to feel worried, anxious or stressed.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 21, 2022

We view employee engagement simply as how committed an employee is to their work, and how willing they are to invest their time and energy into the success of the organisation. This is different from employee happiness, which can often make it difficult to accurately measure employee engagement.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 10, 2023

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE) has begun a four-day week pilot , which aims to explore the potential benefits of this kind of working week for its employees. The organisation’s 141 employees will work a 32-hour week over the course of four days during the pilot, reducing their current working week by three hours.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 5, 2023

Weir Group, which employs 12,000 workers in more than 60 countries, was recognised as a result of its ‘zero harm’ policy, which enables each employee to have a safe start, safe finish and safe journey home every working day. I’m incredibly proud of our culture of wellbeing to deliver successful, meaningful, sustainable growth for us all.”

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Best Money Moves

APRIL 15, 2024

4 Ways to Support Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing. Employers play a significant role in shaping the mental well-being of their employees. Prioritizing employee mental health fosters healthier and more productive work environments. Consider financial wellness benefits to target a top threat to employee mental health.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 2, 2023

Financial anxiety is affecting employees’ sleep, and in some cases causes insomnia. Understanding the root Many health-care professionals will tell your employees that they can ease anxiety through meditation, talking to loved ones, and trying not to think about the future. We are always here to help… Get in touch!

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PeopleKeep

APRIL 19, 2022

As a result, wellness activities can fall to the wayside, with many employees experiencing a drop in productivity or increased stress. To combat this, organizations increasingly recognize the importance of supporting employee wellness in their workforce, with many implementing programs that promote overall health.

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

By Madhur Srivastava, CEO DocHQ In the fast-paced business ecosystem, the wellbeing of our teams stands as a crucial focus, acting as the heartbeat of prosperous organisations. Pioneering this vision, asynchronous telemedicine emerges as a promising guide, facilitating flexible schedules for both patients and physiotherapists.

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