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Spring Budget 2023: Government to focus on mental health and musculoskeletal issues at work

Employee Benefits

In many cases, employees wouldn’t leave work if they were better supported by their employer. “The support is available for [employers] to offer: they will find help within their benefits package: via their private medical [insurance] , occupational health or other benefits.

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Empowering Women: Supporting return to work after pregnancy

Employee Benefits

Physical issues also have an emotional impact; a 2010 study demonstrated that group physical activities supervised by physiotherapists had significant positive effects on the overall wellbeing and emotional state of new mothers. The post Empowering Women: Supporting return to work after pregnancy appeared first on Employee Benefits.

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How can employers support employees with dementia?

Employee Benefits

Openly discussing dementia will enable employees to feel more able to disclose diagnoses or issues without fear of repercussions. The Equality Act 2010 and the Disability Discrimination Act 2005 offer protection for employees with disabilities in the workplace and ensure that employers cannot treat them less favourably because of this.

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Joanne Frew: The impact of the Retained EU Law Revocation and Reform Bill

Employee Benefits

Some employers offer a financial wellbeing policy which may help facilitate financial advice or provide health support when an employee is experiencing stress due to financial concerns. When offering support, it is important for employers to be mindful of any legal implications.

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Download our HR Pain Points and Challenges eBook

Benefit Resource Inc.

Priorities for Human Resources & Employee Benefits. This may not be a surprise, considering it’s been a primary focus since at least 2010, when premiums started skyrocketing again following several decades of stability. The expansion of benefits for employees can provide the flexibility employees look for.

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Competitive Employee Benefits Key During Tepid Economic Recovery

Insperity

For businesses looking to grow and get ahead in the wake of the Great Recession, offering competitive employee benefits is key. Workers nationwide have seen their net worth, home equity and retirement plan values drop at an alarming rate, and are likely to appreciate their benefit packages now more than ever.

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Best Benefits in the Hospitality Industry

Winston Benefits

Turnover is a big concern in the hospitality industry; after hitting a recent low in 2010, it’s been rising for the past few years, reaching 66.3 A strengthening economy could boost that rate even further, so it’s important hospitality employers look over their compensation and benefits packages to ensure they’re competitive.