Traditionally, office work is seen as dull and stagnant with the misinterpretation that you arrive at your desk at 9am and do not move until 5pm. But positively, this is changing. Now, the buzz kills the need for attendance management. Continue reading
Category Archives: Healthy attendance
CHEP UK shortlisted for Personnel Today Occupational Health Awards 2013
Honeydew client, CHEP UK, has been shortlisted for the Award for Absence Management 2013 by Personnel Today. CHEP has been implementing modern technology and proactive management strategies in tackling absence for many years. Continue reading
Give more to get more
Since the economy dipped and employee engagement became a hot topic, CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) has been pushed as an important factor in UK business. So, why not give more to get more? Continue reading
Britain’s healthiest company 2013: What does it take?
To combat the UK’s growing sickness absence figures, PruHealth, Mercer & The Telegraph have joined forces to show us how it should be done. Continue reading
Truth or Myth?: A formal diagnosis is not needed to access mental health support
This is the truth! Mental health issues can be complex and vary widely in severity. It may not always be clear if you or your employees are suffering from mental health issues but there are plenty of ways to find out. As long as your employees are aware of the symptoms of mental health issues, and feel that they are suffering from any of them they are qualified to seek professional help. Continue reading
Truth or Myth?: Substance abuse amounts as grounds for dismissal
This is a myth. As economic times get harder, more and more employers are faced with the problems that substance abuse brings to their companies. Whether this be alcohol or drugs the problems are generally the same but many wrongly believe that substance abuse amounts as grounds for instant dismissal. Continue reading
Truth or Myth? Bed rest isn’t the best remedy for back problems
For many, bed rest seems like the simplest way to cure back pain. A few days’ rest, and it’ll be fine. But actually, this is a myth. Continue reading
Truth or Myth?: Employers do not have to implement suggestions made by GP’s on Fit Note.
Since the implementation of the Fit Note in 2010, many employers mistakenly think that they have no option but to implement suggestions made by a GP on a fit note. In fact, this is a myth. Continue reading
Access to Work Scheme
This week Honeydew Health attended a seminar on a little known Government Scheme offered by the Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) – ‘Access to Work’. Continue reading
Truth or myth? There is nothing an employer can do to help an employee suffering with insomnia
Myth!
Many employers believe that if an employee is suffering from insomnia, there is very little they can do to help. However, when an employee is suffering from insomnia it is more than likely to affect their work Continue reading