InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 23, 2024

Research suggests that long-term construction work impacts an individual’s musculoskeletal system. construction roofers found that workers over 55 had lower physical functioning, and were more likely to have both a chronic medical condition and an MSD. A study of U.S.

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Global People Strategist

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Italy, known for its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes, has a complex framework of labor laws that significantly shape the country’s working conditions and policies. Fixed-term contracts (contratto a tempo determinato). The most common types include: Permanent contracts (contratto a tempo indeterminato).

Employment 93

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 14, 2024

With multiple generations working side-by-side in this economy, the needs of your staff in terms of employee benefits will vary greatly depending on their age. You may have baby boomers who are nearing retirement and have health issues, working with staff in their 30s who are newly married and have had their first kids.

Voluntary Benefits 98

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 17, 2023

Six in 10 (60%) of those facing a long-term health issue said it reduced their ability to carry out daily tasks, while 36% said it impacted the amount or type of work they were able to do within their current job role, according to research by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

IT 105

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

When in force, the Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill will grant millions of UK workers the right to request adjustments to particular terms and conditions of employment, including working hours, times and locations. Alongside the Bill, workers will also have the right to request flexible working from day one of a new job.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 10, 2024

City & Guilds’ annual Neurodiversity Index, published today following a government-backed review of autism employment, and ahead of Neurodiversity Week, shines a light on the challenges faced by neurodiverse people in the workplace, with half of those surveyed having been off work last year due to their condition.

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Employee Benefits

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Some neurodiverse conditions can be considered a disability under the Equality Act 2010, so employers have a legal duty to make reasonable adjustments. In order to fully support an employee with a neurodiverse condition , it is important that employers understand what these are and the impact they can have.

Consulting 105

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 26, 2024

For individuals with very treatable conditions, such waiting times will undoubtedly have increased their length of absence from work. Overall, the consensus seems to be that, if it presses ahead with its plans as they currently stand, the government must ensure no individual is penalised for a health condition or disability.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 15, 2023

Spring Budget 2023: In addition to introducing support for disabled people and those unable to work due to long-term sickness absence, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has pledged government support for those forced to leave work due to mental health and musculoskeletal issues.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 10, 2023

Recruitment firm Gi Group offers group risk products to support its employees experiencing a range of health conditions that affect both their mental and physical health. The post Gi Group promotes group risk benefits that support long-term health issues appeared first on Employee Benefits.

Benefit Providers 116

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Global People Strategist

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

With its diverse culture and rapidly growing economy, India boasts a complex set of labor laws that significantly impact the nation’s working conditions and labor policies. Working Conditions Working conditions in India are governed by labor laws, addressing areas such as maximum working hours, rest periods, and paid leave.

Employment 94

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 29, 2024

We now have a policy of not offering ourselves as an outlet for any of the deluge of comment pieces and surveys that are published each year to accompany the various days – and increasingly weeks – dedicated to certain conditions like stress and anxiety. They are a gift both to and from the PR industry.

IT 97

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

is chronic conditions, emphasizing the role that employers can assume in helping their employees better maintain these ailments. According to the Centers for Disease Control, six out of every 10 American adults have at least one chronic condition, with 40% having two or more. Empowering enrollees to take control of their health.

Out of Pocket Cost 98

Out of Pocket Cost Education Insurance Health Insurance 98

Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

For an employment tribunal to determine that disability discrimination has taken place, it must first consider whether the claimant’s impairment meets the definition of disability under the Equality Act: a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term effect on their ability to carry out daily activities.

Deductions 144

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Qandle

JANUARY 27, 2024

Terms and Conditions Specify any important terms and conditions related to the offer. Additionally, you will find the terms and conditions of your employment, including the compensation and benefits package. Be explicit about the terms to avoid any misunderstandings.

Software 52

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 21, 2023

Identifying potential long-term conditions early can ensure appropriate support is provided and help to reduce the length of absence. As an example, Capper points to an employee with a long-term degenerative condition. Organisations need to be mindful of how they interpret the data. There may also be misreporting.

Management 98

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Employee Benefits

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

It found that the top causes of short-term absence were minor illnesses (94%), musculoskeletal injuries (45%) and mental ill health (39%), with 37% of organisations reporting Covid-19 as still being a significant cause of short-term absence.

Health Insurance 110

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 29, 2024

Alongside appetite for support for long-term health and for greater flexibility, it suggests that business leaders want government support to create the conditions needed to attract, train and retain age-diverse talent and experience – through tax benefits or other financial incentives.

Government 105

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 10, 2023

A new report from workplace consultancy Advanced Workplace Associates (AWA) suggests that organisations could introduce a licensing system to ensure employees have the conditions to deliver high performance and work safely, in a hybrid working model. Conditions at home change rapidly, as does the safety and welfare of the employee.

Health and Welfare 110

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Workplace Insight

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The results from their research suggest that firms can positively influence collaboration and productivity by strategically assigning employees with high levels of patience to long-term projects.

Recruitment 90

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 20, 2024

Endometriosis symptoms tend to emerge during a woman’s most active working years, and it is not unreasonable to assume that a significant number of our workforce may be affected by these conditions. With the champions now in place, we expect to see more of an impact in terms of increased awareness and understanding across the workplace.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Equity will negotiate for further changes to terms and conditions for director and designer agreements later this year for 2025 to recognise its members in these roles. The ITC/Equity minimum terms are used as a basis for funding applications and underpin good practice right across the sector.

Salary 64

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Employee Benefits

APRIL 2, 2024

Over the past 30 years, we have developed terms and conditions of employment that work for our business and our employees. Our members deserve better pay and conditions and GLL is in a position to improve its offers across the board. A well-received pay award was made in 2023, which was underpinned by the real living wage.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

million people who are economically inactive due to long-term sickness and disability, almost half a million more than before the Covid-19 pandemic. Workplace health and wellbeing must be at the centre of any government response to the long-term sickness crisis. “We This is designed to combat the fact that there are now 2.6

Government 69

Government Consulting Employment Employee Benefits 69

Employee Benefits

JANUARY 31, 2024

On the legal side, an employee who has a mental health condition may be considered disabled under the Equality Act 2010, if their condition has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

Employment 59

Employment Employee Benefits Management Taxes 59

Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Significant opportunities exist for corporates with strong balance sheets to acquire real estate assets they see as core to their long-term business strategy and requirements. For organisations operating in more volatile business sectors, the pivot from long-term leasing commitments amongst major corporations is set to continue.

Architecture 120

Architecture Engineering Technology Management 120

Workers' Compensation

MARCH 25, 2024

Health Effects: The evaluation highlights acute (short-term) and chronic (long-term) health effects, including respiratory irritation, asthma, allergies, and potentially cancer. Duration of exposure: Short-term exposure may cause irritation, while long-term exposure can lead to more serious health effects.

Workers’ Compensation 52

Workers’ Compensation Manufacturing Consulting Construction 52

Employee Benefits

MAY 10, 2023

Early intervention can increase return-to-work rates following a long-term health issue , so it is key to communicate who staff can contact and when. Group risk benefits can help employees deal with many conditions, but employers should consider how best to promote them in order to support those with long-term health issues.

Pension 111

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Employer Connection

APRIL 30, 2024

Employees covered by health benefit plans offering the Maintenance Choice ® program from CVS caremark ® can now save money by filling prescriptions for certain long-term supplies of maintenance medications at more network pharmacies in most locations. What does this mean for employees? .* What does this mean for employees?

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 25, 2024

The term biophilia was later popularised more dryly in a 1984 book by the biologist Edward O. The term may be new, but the idea isn’t. trillion a year in terms of improved mental health alone. He derived the term as an antonym to pathogenesis which describes how ill health is treated after a condition has become evident.

Pharmaceutical 122

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Announced in today’s Autumn Statement by Jeremy Hunt, Chancellor of the Exchequer, the activities and descriptors in work capability assessments for new claimants will be updated to support long-term sick and disabled, and long-term unemployed people. According to the government, implementation is likely to occur from 2025.

Government 59

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 25, 2023

Plants affect building conditions like humidity and air flow, therefore these conditions need to be accounted for. An eight-week pilot study was conducted in PLP Architecture’s London studio, where employees worked in three different environments with varying degrees of views out and indoor greenery.

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Architecture Technology IT 97

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The day after Thanksgiving, while many of us were fortunate enough to be reaching for leftover pie, the IRS released proposed regulations implementing the requirement that 401(k) plan sponsors permit “long-term part-time employees” to make elective contributions to a 401(k) plan. Who is a long-term part-time employee?

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HR Digest

JANUARY 3, 2024

Image credit – IF Metall Tesla Swedish Strike a Result of a Refusal to Accommodate Collective Agreement Terms The strike against Tesla began in October when a subsidiary of the company refused to agree to terms set by the union over collective agreement on pay and other employment terms that the union wanted to negotiate.

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

By Kay Needle, Early Intervention and Rehabilitation Expert at Generali UK Employee Benefits For employees with long-term and chronic health conditions, returning to work – or even staying in work – is rarely black and white. It’s not always a case of being fully at work, or not. Or being fully fit, or not.

Work From Home 98

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Higginbotham

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Although the idea of life insurance for children may sound unusual, it can serve some practical purposes and offer long-term benefits. Although the details vary depending on the terms offered by different life insurance companies, child life insurance policies may provide several potential benefits: It can be easy to qualify for coverage.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 25, 2024

Employees can return to work on a phased return basis over the course of four weeks if they have recovered from an illness, and the employer also offers a 12-week rehabilitation plan for those recovering from chemotherapy, a heart attack, depression and other severe health conditions to work reduced hours.

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