Wellbeing
MNOPF offers wellbeing programme to its members
The Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund (MNOPF) has launched a wellbeing programme to help members and their families during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Improving workplace mental health
Mental health is a significant issue in the workplace. Nick Martindale takes a look at how a growing number of issues are recognising and tackling the challenge.
Willis Towers Watson: Existing health and wellbeing schemes 'not appealing' to employees
Health and wellbeing initiatives are failing to appeal to employees, with 70% of workers saying such programmes do not meet their needs, latest research from Willis Towers Watson reveals.
How cash plans are evolving to meet the needs of employers and employees
Cash plans remain a popular benefit offering for employers. Nick Martindale looks at the reasons behind this popularity and at how the market is evolving
How employers are embracing a preventative approach to health and wellbeing
Employers are increasingly realising they have a responsibility to change employee behaviours around health and wellbeing. Nick Martindale looks at the steps they can take.
Redington expands DC investment consulting team
Redington has hired Jinesh Patel as vice president of its defined contribution (DC) and financial wellbeing consulting practice.
Why the use of annual benefit windows is coming to an end
Nick Martindale looks at why annual benefit windows are becoming increasingly anachronistic in a 24/7 world and assesses the challenges and benefits for employers offering more frequent updates.
Government urged to boost SME health support
The government is failing to support small and medium businesses in looking after the health of their employees, according to a report by the Work Foundation.
Top tips for wellbeing strategies on alcohol consumption
Buck Consultants at Xerox has provided top tips for employers when considering workplace strategies promoting the dangers of excess alcohol consumption.
Five ways to build a sustainable wellbeing strategy
Understanding your workforce demographic and early intervention are two ways employers can assist staff who are diagnosed with cancer.
Early intervention reduces long-term sickness absence costs
Early intervention services can reduce staff sickness absence by 17% according to a report by the Centre for Economics and Business Research (CEBR).
1 in 3 employers say more staff come into work despite being unwell
Nearly a third of employers have reported an increase in people coming to work while they are ill.
Why employees want to be treated as individuals
Some 3,000 employees have given their views on the priorities and concerns with workplace benefits. Kristian Brunt-Seymour examines the key findings and their impact on employers.
DWP unveils toolkit to help employers manage ageing workforce
The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the launch of a toolkit to help employers manage an ageing workforce as part of Older Peoples Day.
Mindfulness training reduces workplace stress and absenteeism
Mindfulness training can reduce stress and absenteeism, a report has concluded following a series of parliamentary enquiries.
Universal Music sees 18% absence reduction with video GP service
A private video GP service has been launched for employers to make remote consultations available to their workforce.
NICE reveals keys to older workers' wellbeing
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has added guidance on improving the health and wellbeing of older workers.
Excessive workloads and financial worries to blame for employee presenteeism
The vast majority of employees have come into work while unwell fuelled by high workloads, financial concerns and a lack of job security.
Employers and staff ignoring risks to health and wellbeing
Employers are failing to make health a priority while many of their staff are over-optimistic about the state of their health.
Senior employees have worst work-life balance
Over a third (39%) of employers feel work-life balance has the biggest influence on staff morale.
Why walking clubs and sit-stand desks work
Two major research projects have found a significant impact of being active at work. WSB reveals the results.
What the NICE workplace wellbeing guidance means for employers
NICE has published guidance on workplace health and wellbeing. It is a crucial development for employers.
REVEALED: One-third of all long-term workplace absences caused by cancer
Cancer accounts for almost a third (29%) of all long-term sickness claims paid in the past year, latest claims data from Unum reveals.
In Depth: NHS launches wellbeing initiative to cut £2.4bn staff sickness absence bill
NHS England has launched a £5m initiative to improve the health and wellbeing of 1.3 million health service workers and cut the £2.4bn cost of staff absence in the service. WSB looks at the details of the move.
