With HR publications rife with the increasing issue of HR burnout, it’s time to take a deep dive into what’s causing the people responsible for your workforce to burn out faster than any other profession. With exclusive commentary from Emily Thomas, People Business Partner at CV Library, this blog explores what’s causing HR burnout and offers 12 ways to avoid it.
The topic of employee wellbeing isn’t always straightforward. There are variables, depending on industry and generation, to name just two, and multiple pillars of wellbeing at work must be factored in when creating an employee health and wellness strategy. Healthy and happy employees are more productive and engaged. Read on to discover what the pillars of workplace wellbeing are and how to support them.
“Undertaking endurance challenges has forced me to completely reframe my attitude to success, resilience and my own view of my self-worth. Now, I define resilience very simply – the ability to negotiate obstacles in a sustainable way.” During this guest blog, exclusively for Pluxee UK, New Pangea Founder, Rob Murray, paints a picture of resilience and the power of shifting your mindset by sharing a recent experience of physical and mental endurance, reflecting on the importance of camaraderie – men supporting men – during Men’s Health Month and beyond.
We’ve just launched a new eBook in partnership with former England Cricketer Ashley Giles and Worcestershire County Cricket Club. ‘Game On: Empowering Teams to Thrive Through Pressure’ explores how we can use stress as a driver to success through building a solid foundation of employee wellbeing and support. During this blog, we’ll draw on topics covered in Game On, to present how resilient employees can master their mindset to thrive through pressure.
For your employee wellbeing initiative to be effective and impactful, you need to embed it into your culture. It takes buy-in from the top and cross-business collaboration. It's worth it, and we're giving you the eight steps to follow to make it happen. Learn the eight steps to creating a successful and effective employee wellbeing strategy.
Why Both Are Important to Your Business... Business struggles are making the headlines, bringing the concept of resilience to the forefront. Financial, mental, and physical resilience play a role in an individual’s and a business’s ability to overcome hurdles and setbacks. During this blog, we’ll explore the concept of personal and workplace resilience and the benefits of creating a resilient workforce.
The 2nd to 6th of December is National Grief Awareness Week, with the campaign focusing on connecting communities with bereavement services. Many employees will, at some point, grieve in the workplace, with their colleagues forming part of their immediate community. During this blog, we’ll explore how employers can support an employee dealing with grief, empowering managers with the skills they’ll need to help.
Empower women to stay in the jobs they love with a dedicated menopause support service! 8/10 menopausal women are in work, and we are responsible for providing the support they need. 10% of women leave work because of the menopause - before they’re financially, emotionally, or mentally ready. You can prevent the loss of talented women in your business by improving menopause awareness and providing support. Read on to discover how.
If you attended May’s EE Summit, you’ll have seen our CEO, Burcin Ressamoglu and HR Business Partner, Tom Nash lead their keynote session, Fueling Success: The Impact of Wellbeing on Employee Performance. During this blog, we’ll reflect on some of their key points and explore the evolution of employee wellbeing and how you can harness the power of a wellbeing strategy to fuel your success.
It’s Men’s Health Week. Join us in having the conversations that matter – even the hard ones. Please be aware that this blog will refer to topics discussed during our Men’s Health Podcast, including male suicide, and may be upsetting for some to read. We’re having these difficult conversations because they matter. Being open and honest is one of the most effective ways to break down the barriers and stigma that prevent many men from seeking the support they need. Read on and join us in making a difference during Men’s Health Week and beyond.
Bike Week, an annual celebration of cycling runs from the 10th to the 16th of June. We have some exciting internal initiatives planned for our colleagues and clients and will be doing our bit to champion cycling here at Pluxee UK. Cycling can enhance physical, mental, and financial wellbeing and save your business money. During this blog, we’ll explore how you can get your people and business Bike Week-ready.
Following on from last week’s Maternal Mental Health Campaign, we’re keeping the focus on working parents. We say working parents, but there will be a specific focus on working mums for reasons we’ll delve into during this blog. Work-life balance isn’t just about time; it’s about having the energy – physical and mental – and finances to get the most from life. Read on to discover more.
April is stress awareness month, and #LittleByLittle, we’re doing our bit to help businesses reduce workplace stress. While we’ll always say that stress can be a motivating force, prolonged periods of excessive stress levels can lead to severe problems. Read on to discover five ways to manage workplace stress, helping reduce absenteeism and increase employee engagement.
Is an Annual Leave Purchase scheme the key to balancing budgets and life? More time off means extra opportunities to enjoy what really matters, and when employees purchase additional annual leave via your employee benefits offering, it reduces your wage bill. Let’s explore what an annual leave purchase scheme can do for your people and business.
A healthy work-life balance is essential for employees’ physical and mental wellbeing. Hybrid and remote working is becoming the norm, and employees spend more time at their home office than ever before. The boundaries between work and life are blurring. This blog will address the importance of work-life balance and explore how HR can help their employees achieve and enhance it.