The Business Benefits of Employee Health Assessment

The Business Benefits of Employee Health Assessment It’s a fact; people are a company’s most important asset. So, it follows that the healthier your employees are, the healthier your business will be as a result. Looking after the health and wellbeing of employees is not (yet) a legal requirement in the UK, but as noted by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), it should  be a central priority  for any business. However, to maximise investment in employee wellbeing, organisations need to be equipped with the right information and the right services to build an accurate picture of the health of the workforce and put in place actionable measures to improve it. Here’s why health assessments are an important tool for employers wanting to create a successful wellbeing strategy with a meaningful ROI… Workplace productivity A supporting Deloitte study  to the 2017 Thriving at Work review found presenteeism, sickness absence and staff turnover costs UK employers £33-42 billion annually in productivity losses. How to boost workplace productivity is an age-old question. Remote working, collaboration, clear communication, and training are all widely acknowledged as ways businesses can do this. However, understanding the health risks which exist in a workforce and having the foresight to act before problems arise can deliver significant productivity gains. Most corporate health assessments focus on both lifestyle and medical factors. Dependent on the provider, assessments include health dashboards, biometric screening, blood analysis, and one-on-one sessions with physiologists, doctors, and coaches to drill down into the current (and indeed future) health factors affecting individual employees and the workforce as a whole. Equipped with this knowledge, employers can support employees in starting personalized health journeys and reap the rewards of reduced absenteeism and PMI spend, boosted morale and higher productivity rates. Stand out from the crowd Health assessments don’t just bring productivity benefits, they can also underline a businesses’ position as an attractive place to work. Today, hiring the best talent is a competitive field, with more applicants looking beyond salary. So much so,  according to CIPD, 97 percent of businesses are planning to maintain or increase their benefit spend in the next two years. No longer a “nice to have”, a strong employee wellness offering which caters to the individual could be the deciding factor for applicants. There are also benefits for businesses offering health assessments to existing staff. As much as hiring the best talent is a challenge, so too is retaining it. The new reality of employee loyalty means people today are less likely to have a “job for life”. In fact, half of Millennials are planning to leave a job within two years according to  a recent Deloitte survey. Staff turnover can be costly in terms of productivity, reputation and staff morale. Therefore, job culture and benefits are set to become an even bigger focus for employers looking to show they care about the wellbeing of their staff. Encouraging self-care Achieving and maintaining good mental and physical health can be challenging for employees, particularly during busy times at work. This is where health assessments can help. By giving employees an awareness of their own health and risk factors, they’re empowered to take control and change their behavior, preventing ill health in the long-term and improving quality of life. However, it’s important employers bear in mind there may be barriers stopping some employees from participating. For example, among Nuffield Health’s clients, employees in manual roles such as factory work find it more difficult than office workers to justify taking time away to attend a health assessment, particularly if it will impact their earnings. Others may be too embarrassed or scared of the potential consequences to discuss their wellbeing with someone other than their close family or friends. Simply offering health assessments isn’t job done. Making sure employees understand what they’re entitled to, how it could benefit them both professionally and personally, how their information will be used, and what reasonable adjustments are possible to help them attend should be top priorities. Leveraging data insights Data is everywhere and over the next decade, it’s predicted  the amount of data created is set to double  every two years, inundating organizations with new, insight-rich information. But, while there are clear business benefits, without intelligent analysis data is essentially worthless. Data is transforming the way corporate health assessments are delivered and the value they bring. If you’re looking to make specific and measurable interventions across an employee population and maximize ROI from your wellbeing budget, data can help you move away from a one-size-fits-all approach. The next generation of health assessments, which we’re only on the cusp of understanding, are leveraging artificial intelligence to produce an incredibly accurate picture of what makes employees tick, what they should do more of and what they should stop. They can also predict future health risks. For example, Nuffield Health recently launched PATH (Personalised Assessment for Tailored Health), a differentiated health assessment journey enabling employees to understand and improve their health anywhere, anytime and on any device. First, people log on to PATH and tell it about themselves; their age, medical history, and lifestyle behaviors to give an overview of their health and wellbeing. Then, by answering more detailed questions, a person’s risk and contributing factors are determined by Trium, a powerful, evidence-based clinical algorithm. Using this information, PATH then recommends personalized face-to-face health assessments with clinical experts. For any business using technology to collect personal health data, privacy should be a top priority as it’s considered sensitive and is subject  to strict rules. All responsible providers working with employers will always de-identify data, meaning individuals cannot be identified. “Raw” health data will only be processed by health professionals who are bound by the obligation of medical secrecy and discussed one-on-one with individual employees. Meaningful ROI So, while a one-off health assessment is beneficial to the individual, the collective data obtained by employers can help inform a more meaningful and intelligent wellbeing workplace strategy. Ultimately, a person will not instinctively know their blood pressure, biochemistry or resilience to stress even if they are at risk of developing lifestyle diseases such as heart disease, diabetes or cancer. Organizations offering health assessments as part of their wellbeing strategy are giving individuals the opportunity to gain insight and awareness. This knowledge alone could be enough to elicit a positive behavior change resulting in improved health outcomes, tangible business benefits, and of course a more meaningful ROI. About the author:  Marcus Herbert, is the Corporate Operations Specialist at Nuffield Health.

Using Professional Resume Writing and Design

Using Professional Resume Writing and DesignThere are many types of content that can be included in the resume but not all of them will be desirable. Some content is necessary but not appropriate to include because it could lead to the omission of the more important content on the resume. Others are all too easy to overlook because they don't qualify as unnecessary.One of the biggest mistakes that employers make when writing and designing the resume is that they write and design the resume to highlight a particular career objective. That is not necessarily the best way to go about this. A better approach would be to write and design the resume to emphasize the advantages of working with an employer. This will make it much easier for the applicant to get an interview and actually land the job.Of course, it is also imperative to include specific information about the skills that an applicant has acquired while in school or while in college. However, a resume should not contain too much information. A resume that contains too much information will make it difficult for the interviewer to evaluate the applicant's worthiness for the position.Professional resume writers and design companies know that your resume is going to be read by thousands of people over the course of the next few weeks. They want to make sure that you put every single thing you know about yourself on your resume. The same goes for any other type of document you may send out for evaluation purposes.It is also vital that the resume has all of the specific information. These days, most employers want to see a few key pieces of information. For example, they will want to see the job title that you hold, the number of years that you have been employed, the position that you held in your last position, and the years that you have been employed at each company. Employers are also looking for a list of any awards or recognitions that you may have received. If you are looking to get your resume reviewed before sending it out for consideration, you should write and design the resume yourself. You can usually get a list of sample resumes from the resume service that you are using. Many times you can also find samples online and you will be able to get an idea of how the professionals are writing and designing the resume for you.The first step in writing and designing the resume is to make sure that you understand the main elements that you need to include. At this point, the resume is simply a representation of your entire resume. This means that you should make sure that the resume includes your job history, education, any awards or recognitions that you may have received, and the job titles at which you have held the positions that you are applying for. You should then include all of the information about your skills and education and then list the responsibilities for each position.It is also important to address any critical points that you want to make on your resume. For examp le, you might want to include something like a statement that you have earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, but you did not receive credit for this degree from an accredited college or university. However, you did receive an associate's degree and you will submit the information on your resume as soon as possible.

Can We Improve Our Decisions and Control Our Future - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Can We Improve Our Decisions and Control Our Future - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Wouldnt it be great if you could predict your future and make all the right choices? Better decisions would ultimately make you happy later and make your life much more trouble-free. Research in behavioral economics shows that most people make choices about how they imagine events will be. These decisions are based on our perspective of how we feel today and studies show that this is ultimately a grave error. One cannot know how he will feel in the future. We are left superimposing current emotions on our perception of future events. These dynamics have profound implications for employers as well as for employees and the happiness and satisfaction one derives from work. In Daniel Gilbert’s best-seller, Stumbling on Happiness, Gilbert explores the nature of happiness and he explains psychological illusions that tend to distort our perception of the future. He states,that humans are the only creatures capable of imagination. Although daydreaming about the future is enjoyable, Gilbert provides research that people daydream on a regular basis with a tendency to focus about good things which will happen. People tend to overestimate the likelihood of positive outcomes and have an overly optimistic view about the future. In the workplace, this plays out when a relative or a friend of an influential co-worker interviews and skews judgement more favorably than the candidate deserves. Conversely, it also results in an employee choosing a company based media hype rather than factual information about that firm and its managements success. Gilbert explains that our brains hope to gain some control over outcomes with this prediction bias. This desire to exert control over the future is a fundamental need as people search both consciously and unconsciously for well-being. Gilbert offers a thorough and at times humorous explanation of the limits of the human imagination in predicting future happiness. These limits are characterized as realism, presentism, and rationalization. In describing realism, Gilbert summarizes his recent research on memory and perception. The brain constructs memories which tend to fill in details that may or may not have actually occurred. Gilbert simplifies the brains operating system into the following groups: Realism The subjective process in that what is perceived and remembered is what the mind wants to see and remember. The end result is a false recollection or skewed picture, lacking in details. We fill in what we can’t see in our blind spot of visual perception with what we think should be there. We’re not even aware of the process as the brain quickly fills in the details from our memory of what we’ve seen that’s similar in our past. Presentism Describes the overriding mental tendency to remember the past or predict the future based on present events, circumstances, and feelings. Gilbert shows that we imagine events that are nearer in time because we value time that is closest to our present greater that we value the far future. Rationalization The tendency to view events differently after they have occurred, with a positive spin. Gilbert points out that inescapable, inevitable and irrevocable circumstances trigger the psychological immune system. Explanations lessen the impact of unpleasant events. This might explain why it’s often hard for people to be accountable for their flaws and learn from their mistakes. The natural tendency is to create a story that explains why we did what we did versus introspecting about what went wrong and how to fix the problem and prevent it from reoccurring. Take Away Points From Stumbling on Happiness Gilbert’s research poses some interesting points to consider for both management and for employees.   The imagination has three major shortcomings that lead us to making poor predictions and choices for our future: We use it to fill in the blanks and leave out data It projects the present onto the future It fails to recognize that things look different once they happen than how we think they’ll look. Gilberts Stumbling on Happiness helps us to understand how to avoid guessing and imagining the future. He suggests that we base our assessment of what the best avenue will be based on other people’s actual experience. Dont just pick any mentor or role model. Carefully seek out and request mentorship from someone who has a similar personality, skills, background and goals to yours and ask them how they feel about their current role.   Its worth making the extra effort to find a mentor/role model within the industry and in a firm that interests you and request an informational interview to learn more about the ups and downs, the perks and the tradeoffs there so you can make a realistic choice about whether or not that job and that lifestyle would be a good fit. Either way, don’t stumble on your happiness. Take charge by finding someone who’s actually been there before you to offer you guidance.

How To Make Your Dream Employer Notice You

How To Make Your Dream Employer Notice You Standing out from the crowd is not always easy, especially if academically you’re pretty average. There is always a plethora of younger, brainier, prize-winning ‘cream of the crop’ types vying for the best jobs so why would an employer notice your application? Here’s some top-tips to help get your application considered… 1) Get online: When did you last Google yourself or try to find your profile on Linkedin? If you’re seriously hunting for a job you should be regularly checking and maintaining your online persona. It should be complete, relevant and consistent between platforms. You wouldn’t send a recruiter a half finished resume, so make sure that you’ve carefully completed your online profile. By filling out each section you’re maximising your chances of showing up in search results. Don’t just talk about what you’ve done…reveal where you want to be! E.g. If you’re interested in moving into a specific industry or sector mention it on your profile and be as specific as you can (without closing doors for yourself): “Looking for marketing/sales, product development roles for SMEs fast growing enterprises within Tech/Media sector” Things to avoid: Vague un-inspiring statements expressing only the benefits for you and not the recruiter: “my aim is now to find a role in the corporate world suitable for building on my skills and experience” There are hundreds of platforms, networks forums where you can create a profile. Perhaps choose 3 or 4 to host your profile to start with. Choose 1 large professional networking website, choose 2 niche forums or networks relevant to you and 1 other ‘personal outlet’ (e.g. a blog or twitter profile). All social profiles should be kept private. 2) Get networked: Do you know the names of the hiring manager, recruiter, HR team at your dream company? You can easily find their professional profiles on professional networking sites. Do a quick people search and send them an introductory message to get connected. You can see which networks they’re in, and other profiles they’re connected with…and if they’ve got any status updates or comments announcing what type of candidates they’re looking to recruit! All of these things will help you when writing a cover letter or prospective email. Also, it helps put your profile right under their noses…and if you’re profile is good enough maybe they’ll just invite you for an interview! Further reading at  How To Build a Brilliant Professional Network in College. 3) Get creative: Obviously this comes more naturally to some, but being creative can poll-vault your average application right onto the laps of a recruiter. There’s the guy who created a website dedicated to asking ‘Google please hire me’, or the girl one who personally delivered a beautiful hand-made parcel containing their resume right to the desk of the CEO of a multi-national. Both worked but only because both were relevant, well planned executed effectively. But things can get carried away â€" heat sensitive resume paper that changes colour when touched… Seems a ‘touch’ desperate perhaps? If you want to do something wacky gauge your market carefully, perhaps try to find others already working within that company or industry and check their reactions to your plan, then make sure you implement it perfectly. 4) Get in-demand: When hiring someone it always is a plus point if they’re ‘in-demand’ â€" do they have other interviews or job offers on the table? The best people always do…so make sure that you’re courting a number of dream companies instead of just targeting one! Aim for your dream company (of course) but also consider their major industry competitors. You could ‘follow’ all the company profiles and take an active interest in industry news. When you score an interview make sure the interviewer knows you’re being shortlisted or offered roles with their competitors â€" it’ll make you irresistible! More ideas at Personal Branding: Blending In To Stand Out. Author: Sian Fleming Jones is one of the directors at BusinessBecause.com â€" a website dedicated to connecting people before, during and after their MBA. On BusinessBecause there’s loads of MBA jobs and information about the MBA job market including an editorial series completely dedicated to getting the inside view on top jobs. Follow BusinessBecause on Twitter  @businessbecause. Image: Shutterstock

Creative Writing Resume Examples Can Help You Overcome Writing Blocks

Creative Writing Resume Examples Can Help You Overcome Writing BlocksCreative writing resumes are unique and can definitely be classified as exceptional. There are many ways to create an impressive resume, but if you are having a hard time coming up with ideas, consider looking at some of the creative writing resume examples that Monster has to offer.Creative writing resume examples can help you improve the look and feel of your resume. There are some examples that go beyond traditional fonts and format. These resume examples go beyond what most resumes are created to do.For one thing, it's a mindset that makes a resume stand out. It should make you look like you are the right candidate for the job, not something you have written to impress others. When you are first starting out, you need to write the resume in such a way that it gives you a sense of confidence that you can do the job well. As you continue to apply for jobs, your resume will become more polished, so you don't have t o worry about that as much.There are many different types of creative writing resume examples, and many of them are very effective. If you are considering writing a resume for a position that is more advanced, it may be best to look into some examples that are more advanced than what you currently hold. These creative writing resume examples will give you a sense of accomplishment when you finally get the job.By the same token, it is important to remember that a successful resume is never too short or too long. You always want it to be appropriate. The same rules apply no matter what the context of the resume is.Monster writing is very popular, and there are plenty of examples that have been put together to give you a sense of how to present yourself. These examples should give you an idea of what it takes to be successful in this field. You will be surprised at how well these examples have worked for other writers who were in the same position.In the end, the bottom line is that cr eative writing resume examples give you the tools you need to succeed in your career. This will allow you to get into an interview and get the job. If you have had trouble finding them, you can look online for more information about what your local Monster store has to offer.A lot of writers have career goals and dreams but don't have the skills or education to meet those goals. One thing they all have in common is a passion for words. That is exactly what a creative writing resume example can give you, so start looking at what they have to offer now.

3 Reasons for Keeping Your Resume Up-to-Date - CareerAlley

3 Reasons for Keeping Your Resume Up-to-Date - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. Before looking for a new job, we allinvest a fair amount of time updating and reviewing our resume to ensure it is perfect and will get us that interview. Once we score our safe and well-paid dream job, we tend to we tend to forget about our resume because it is no longer needed. Years go by and your resume becomes outdated. While some people work at one company for their entire career, mostpeople switch jobs every 3-5 years. And while most job searches are self-imposed, there are those that lose their jobs unexpectedly (for many reasons).Keeping your resume up to date takes relatively little effort if done at least annually. Letting your resume get stale creates a lot of work (and stress) when you need to start a new job search. Reasons tokeep your resume up to date: Your Accomplishments Its easier to remember your accomplishments and success stories if you update your resume at least annually. The best time to do this is beforeyou have your annual review at work. This will force you to think about your accomplishments over the last year and will not only help you with your review, but will give you additional material for your resume. Your Industry has Changed Maybe your industry has changed and the skills currently highlighted on your resume are no longer relevant to the industry. This may cause you to revise your entire resume. Best to do this as often as necessary. Your Resume Format is Ancient Things change and what once was standard sometimes becomes dated. Resume formats are not exempt from this and you will want to ensure your resume reflects the current market. Take a look at Resume Versions. Potential Resume Issues: 1. Can Your Resume be Scanned? Most recruiters and HR departments useinternet spiders that canunpack and read your resume in real time, online. Moreover, some services scan your resume and post it in their resume database for a potential job interview match. Scanable resumes could potentially score you a few interviews you would never expect and as a result may positively effect your future career. Take a look atUnderstanding the Importance of Keywords in Your Job Search 2. Do you even remember Where your Resume is? It is very important to store your resume in a secure place, preferably online, in your e-mail or on a clouddrive. This will ensure that it is not lost when your hard drive crashes. Moreover, it is also a good practice to read through your resume at least once peryear to keep the track of your accomplishments and potential opportunities. Many people tend to forgetsome of their accomplishments, skills and abilities over time if those are not reviewed/practiced on regular basis. Try reading through your own resume, you may feel better about yourself once you remember all that youve accomplished. 3. Is your Resume up to the current Standards? If you are one of those folks who had their resume sitting on a shelf for a decade or so, then you must read:5 Reasons to Update Your Resume. Resume writing standards have improved and shaped dramatically over the past 10 years. Human Resource (HR) specialists wont even read a resume that looks or feels unprofessional. Look at some of the resume sample links listed below to get an idea of how a professionally crafted resume should look. Resume to Referral CV Templates Resume Templates and Samples Resume Writing Help Help With Your Resume and CV Resume Writing, Sample Resumes, Resume Builders Still looking for some help? Take a look at [easyazon_link asin=1593601905 locale=US new_window=default nofollow=default tag=caree07-20 add_to_cart=default cloaking=default localization=default popups=default]The Perfect Resume: Resumes That Work in the New Economy (Get a Job!)[/easyazon_link] for help on writing your resume In conclusion, Your resume makes the first impression and is the key factor in scoring you an interview. Always have it up-to-date and up to the standards as a professionally written resume can open up career opportunities you have never dreamed of. We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ Visit Joeys profile on Pinterest. Job Search job title, keywords, company, location jobs by What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to make a resume and cover letter that gets you hired. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search

5 Reasons to Look for a New Job - CareerAlley

5 Reasons to Look for a New Job - CareerAlley We may receive compensation when you click on links to products from our partners. If at first you dont succeed, do it like your mother told you. ~Author Unknown When I started my career (sometime after the Ice Age but before the Internet Bubble Burst), there was an expectation that you would get a job and stay with that company for your entire career. Sure people moved, but not that often. If you had more than 2 jobs you were viewed as unstable. If any job was held for less than 5 years, even worse. How times have changed. Now, if you are in one place more than three years it is unusual. If youve only had one job (and youve been working more than 4 years) your chances of landing another are cut quite a bit. Im not sure I believe all of it, but some of it is definitely true. Companies are looking for people with diverse backgrounds (not those that are at one company for 20 years). Of course there is an exception to every rule and Im not suggesting that you get a new job every two years, but if you feel like you are in a rut, maybe now is the time. 1. You are not Paid Enough Well I guess we all feel that we could get paid more, but if you think you are seriously underpaid or could get more money if you made a move then now is the time to look. You can also get a feel for what you are worth at some of the salary guide sites (see below). Also, if no one will hire you for more money then you have your answer. Salary Wizard from Salary.com Type in your title and the location and click search. Once you get to the jobs page you can click for salary info. Or, go to the Browse Salaries section mid page. Glassdoor.coms Salary Index Same deal, type in you title and location and click search salaries. You can also use the various salary links and combinations later on the page. 2. Too Long on the Job As mentioned above, who knows what too long really is, but if youve been in one place for a long time with no longer term prospects in the near future, maybe you should be looking to see what else is out there. How long is too long in one job? This links to a chart that may help you decide. Dont work for the same company for too long One more view, with a little story. 3. Your Company (or You) May Not be Around for Long Maybe your company is not doing well (if it is a publicly traded company, this is easy to check), theyve just been acquired, they are about to be acquired, they are starting to fire people you get the picture. In some cases, it may make sense to stay until the end if there is a good severance package or a bonus to stay until the end. If not, it doesnt hurt to start looking. My Companys Being Acquired: What Will Happen To Me? Warning Signs Of A Company In Trouble 4. It Takes Way too Long to Get to and From Work If you leave for work before the rooster gets up and get home after curfew, maybe your commute is too long. Sometimes companies move and your commute gets longer, sometimes you move house or sometimes you really needed the job and did not care about the commute. Chances are, there is a job closer to home (and there is only one way to find out). Snagajob.com Enter your zip code, hit Go. The rest is easy Job.com Same deal type of job, Zip Code and hit continue 5. You Hate Your Job As long as you are not the owner (if you are, thats another story), then what are you waiting for? You know the old saying The grass is always greener on the other side (see my post on this), so make sure you are not leaving for a problem that will exist in your new job as well. That being said, make a list of what you dont like so that you are clear so that you can compare any new opportunities. I Hate My Job What To Do When You Hate Your Job I Hate My Job! 55% of Americans Agree. Try These 5 Steps to Fix it We are always eager to hear from our readers. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions or suggestions regarding CareerAlley content. Good luck in your search,Joey Google+ Visit Joeys profile on Pinterest. Job Search job title, keywords, company, location jobs by What's next? Ready to take action? Choose the right tools to help you build your career. Looking for related topics? Find out how to identify and land your dream job. Subscribe and make meaningful progress on your career. It’s about time you focused on your career. Get Educated Contact Us Advertise Copyright 2020 CareerAlley. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy + Disclosure home popular resources subscribe search