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Ensuring the health and safety of globally mobile employees

WebHealth making headlines Health and wellbeing issues, from air pollution in China to the latest disease epidemic or superbug – most recently the Zika virus in Latin America – are constantly in the headlines, presenting employers based in affected regions, as well as global mobility managers and relocation professionals, with fresh challenges.

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Promoting the wellbeing of globally mobile employees

WebIt’s important to encourage employees to promote their own health, fitness and wellbeing by eating well, taking regular exercise, and keeping abreast of the latest health news and articles, plus relevant medical and health information. Health and security awareness should be included in international assignment preparation and intercultural

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Research highlights the importance of dealing with employee …

WebBritish businesses should pay more attention to their workplace design to improve employee well-being, reveals new research by YouGov.Speaking to more than 2,000 British employees, across three different generations, the YouGov survey – which was commissioned by Oktra, UK’s leading office design and build company – also found that …

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Encouraging mental wellness in your expat workforce

WebEncouraging mental wellness in your expat workforce. The mental well-being of your relocating staff is crucial to how well they settle into their new working role and life abroad, explains Caroline Walmsley, global head of HR at AXA – Global Healthcare. For a global employee, moving abroad can be an exciting time, with many hours spent

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Opening up about mental wellbeing at work

WebView your copy of the Winter 2023 issue of Think Global People magazine. Post-pandemic, mental wellbeing remains a very real issue for globally mobile populations. The latest AXA Global Healthcare ‘Mind Health Index’ shows only one in ten expats aged 18-24 are ‘flourishing’, with the majority (55%) reporting they are ‘languishing or …

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Meeting your duty of care to globally mobile employees

WebFor employers operating abroad or sending staff to work overseas, whether on an international assignment or a business trip, fulfilling their duty of care by safeguarding the health, safety and wellbeing of these employees is essential. Regular risk assessments, taking into account the ever-changing nature of the international scene and the evolving …

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What do healthy workplaces look like post Covid-19

WebA Kelly OCG Global Workforce Agility survey finds 58% of firms surveyed in the UK say their ability to recruit talent has worsened over the last 12 months, compared to 41% globally. “As restrictions have lifted over the past few months, we have seen employer confidence shoot upwards, and the confidence in hiring has reached a new record high

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Health and wellbeing initiatives for businesses Editorial Relocate

WebBusinesses increasingly concerned with employee physical and mental wellbeing. Promoting good health and wellness should also be an employer’s goal for 2018. A recent survey by AON showed businesses are increasingly concerned with the affect of health on performance with 96 per cent of employers claiming they can see a connection.

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Study finds 'sharp increase' in workplace mental health issues

WebThe Benefits and Trends Survey 2018 from Aon Employee Benefits finds the number of employers reporting employee stress and mental health-related illnesses rose from 55% last year to 68% in 2018. The health and benefits company believes greater employer investment in proactive initiatives, including mental health first-aid training, …

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Employers: working women are stressed and looking for wellness …

WebFor more information, download the 2019 Cigna 360 Well-Being Survey. Cigna is a global health service company dedicated to improving the health, well-being and peace of mind for those it serves. Cigna maintains sales capability in more than 30 countries and jurisdictions, and has more than 160 million customer relationships throughout the world.

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Three-quarters of UK adults 'reached stress breaking point'

WebThe Mental Health Foundation’s study also found almost a third of people (32%) had experienced suicidal thoughts or feelings because of stress. A sixth (16%) of the 4,619 people surveyed also said they had self-harmed as a result of feelings of stress. Isabella Goldie, a director at the Mental Health Foundation Director, said: "Millions of us …

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Cigna takes action for meaningful change on mental wellbeing

WebThis year's World Mental Health Day, marked annually on 10 October, has been called the most important ever amid a global mental health emergency. The coronavirus pandemic has seen pressure on mental health services intensify as more people's mental wellbeing suffers under lockdown, which in turn has highlighted the inconsistent levels of support …

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10 things to know about medical treatment in Dubai

WebFollowing are ten facts you need to know. 1. Public healthcare. Dubai has one of the best public health systems in the world, offering a high standard of medical care in state-of-the art facilities. It is run by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), which oversees both public and private healthcare, and replaces the Department of Health and Medical

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French social security explained for foreign expats in France

WebSocial security covers the various health costs of the French in metropolitan France and overseas territories. Each person is given a social security card at the age of 16. This card is to be presented at each act of practiced medicine: go to the doctor’s, dentist’s, go to a pharmacy, a hospital, etc. The organisation of social security is

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Opinion piece: The greatest wealth is health Education Guides

WebSalem is proud of its whole-school approach to the inner wellbeing of children and adolescents. The school gives as much importance to health topics as it does to the academic programme in the German grammar school system, which leads pupils to either the German Abitur or the English International Baccalaureate Diploma.

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Health and security risks in expat destinations: Japan

WebNo organisation today can afford to neglect its duty of care. To reduce health risks to individuals, and business and reputational risks to their employers, planning, preparation and up-to-date information are vital.As part of their series on global risk in popular expatriate destinations, global medical assistance provider

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Employers must provide equity of support to employees

WebAs the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is to ‘inspire inclusion’, Towergate Health & Protection is reminding employers of the importance of providing female employees with equal, adequate, and appropriate support. Three of Towergate Health & Protection’s inspirational women have provided their thoughts regarding …

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Vaccine disparities hurting global growth, says IMF

WebThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that vastly different Covid-19 vaccination rates across the world are splitting the global economic recovery into two.

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