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Thank you for having us Masterclassing for your Employee Wellbeing Masterclass yesterday! Our founder Stephanie Leung ran a session, 'What’s Care Got to Do With It?' talking alongside some fantastic other speakers including Kate Ithell from Salary Finance, Kathryn Cettina from MYNDUP and Helena Wall M.ISP from Westfield Health and Mary McCluskey from Primark. It was a great opportunity to meet with the HR community, and talk about some pressing issues affecting today's workforce. 📣 With NHS wait times exceeding 18 months and 2.83 million employees on long-term sick leave, the mental wellbeing of employees is more critical than ever. But is offering ‘wellbeing benefits’ enough? During her session, Steph discussed the deeper causes of stress, the real impact of the NHS backlog, and how employers can step up. It’s not just about providing time off or acute care interventions — we need to understand what employees really need when faced with chronic illness or a loved one’s healthcare crisis ❤️ Practical, long-term support is key, helping employees manage both personal and family health challenges without compromising their careers. It’s about addressing the root of the issue, bridging the gap in our people function, and providing the type of care that money can’t buy. Want to hear more about how we're supporting family carers in the workforce? Get in touch. And we would highly recommend attending a Masterclassing event if you get the opportunity! #EmployeeWellbeing #EmployeeBenefits #HRResource #PeopleManagement

One third of employers say health & wellbeing support is now more important than ever to recruitment and retention Potential employees have, over the last couple of years, become more interested in health and wellbeing support when deciding which company to join, according to one third (34%) of employers in the latest research1 from Towergate Health & Protection. Interest in health and wellbeing support was reported to have grown among potential recruits, according to 34% of employers, as was interest in the overall benefits package, which was also said to have increased by 34% of employers. The relevance of this becomes more apparent still when compared to just 40% of employers who stated that potential employees are more interested in higher salary. Debra Clark, head of wellbeing at Towergate Health & Protection, says: “The research confirms something of which we have long since been aware: that salary alone is no longer enough to attract and retain the best talent. Health and wellbeing support is now a key driver when people are choosing their employer.” Read the rest of the article here https://buff.ly/3Qu9raT 👈 Visit our website https://buff.ly/3RB8X3L 👈 😄 Watch The Impact of Preventable Disease on Enterprises. https://buff.ly/43DgkdQ 👈 Pre-register here: https://buff.ly/3NzDfAZ 👈 Follow Us on LinkedIn https://buff.ly/48mdZah 👈

This survey is generating some really interesting responses. So far, 81% of respondents have indicated that #mentalhealthsupport is the health and wellbeing benefit that their employees value the most. #PMI and #EAP are the next most valued benefit, followed by #neurodiversity support and support with #financialwellbeing. #Flexibleworking and #healthcashplans have been added by several people. Lots of interesting suggestions too in response to the question "What is one key way in which you would like to see employee health and wellbeing benefits evolve over the next five years?" Have your say. The survey is open until this Thursday 10th October. It's completely anonymous. We only ask you to leave your details if you would like to be entered into the draw to win a FREE PASS to MADWorld Leaders Summit on 17th October. Full details in the email below and the link to the survey is here: https://lnkd.in/ezmPCmjr

A very interesting insight into Workplace Health and Safety, and the benefits of Early Intervention to support employees who are experiencing symptoms of ill health, injury, and illness. This outlines Early Intervention programs and their ability "to mitigate the effect of those conditions on employees to either support them to remain in the workplace or support them to return to work as soon as possible." This is such a powerful show of support for injured employees and can ✔️ Improve recovery outcomes. ✔️ Improve employee confidence in their employer. ✔️ Facilitates early access to treatment. ✔️ Allows for early workplace modification if required. ✔️ Lead to earlier return to work outcomes. This identifies the importance of being flexible and responsive when coming to workplace health to improve outcomes for all. I would highly recommend looking at the article below, or listening to the podcast. We are passionate in relation to assisting with improving workplace health and wellbeing, and if you are looking to review your return to work and Early Intervention programs reach out! https://lnkd.in/gK2XgcGU

Early Intervention has been shown to result in better outcomes for everyone involved. If you are interested in knowing more about how to implement these programs please reach out

Come Listen to me talk about how Workpartners KnovaSolutions can help reduce costs and improve outcomes for your highest healthcare cost employees! "Beyond Case Management: Cut Health Benefit Costs While Boosting Employee Wellbeing" https://lnkd.in/e5NdAVEN

Recently, we sat down with Charles DeSantis, the AVP for Benefits, Payroll, and Wellness and Chief Benefits Officer for Georgetown University, to discuss creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We touched on the importance of transparency, balancing the company mission with mental health, and continuing to adjust effects from the pandemic. Watch the full on-demand webinar here: https://lnkd.in/gxg-Kun4

We found this conversation is a very interesting insight into Workplace Health and Safety, and the benefits of Early Intervention to support employees who are experiencing symptoms of ill health, injury, and illness. This outlines Early Intervention programs and their ability "to mitigate the effect of those conditions on employees to either support them to remain in the workplace or support them to return to work as soon as possible." This is such a powerful show of support for injured employees and can ✔️ Improve recovery outcomes. ✔️ Improve employee confidence in their employer. ✔️ Facilitates early access to treatment. ✔️ Allows for early workplace modification if required. ✔️ Lead to earlier return to work outcomes. This identifies the importance of being flexible and responsive when coming to workplace health to improve outcomes for all. I would highly recommend looking at the article below, or listening to the podcast. We are passionate in relation to assisting with improving workplace health and wellbeing, and if you are looking to review your return to work and Early Intervention programs reach out! https://lnkd.in/gK2XgcGU

MAD World 2024 showcased the sector's rapid positive change, with a clear commitment from both government and businesses to prioritize employee Health & Wellbeing. Speakers emphasized the shift towards prevention-focused cultures over crisis management. #HealthAndWellbeing #EmployeeWellness #MADWorld2024

Early Identification and Intervention is so pivotal in effective injury management. This article is a great representation of some factors to take into consideration when developing these.