Tag Archives: well-being

GEA Named Top Employer 2025 in Six Countries, Including Italy, for Excellence in HR Practices

(IN BRIEF) GEA has been awarded the “Top Employer 2025” certification in six countries, including its first recognition in Italy, and renewed certifications in Germany, Belgium, Spain, Poland, and Portugal. The award, given by the independent Top Employers Institute, acknowledges … Read the full press release

University of York Leads £31 Million Initiative to Transform Adult Social Care Research

(IN BRIEF) The University of York has assumed a leading role in advancing adult social care research, with Professor Yvonne Birks becoming the first director of the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) School for Social Care Research … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Study Identifies Key Milestones and Health Challenges in Ageing Dogs

(IN BRIEF) A University of Liverpool study, funded by BSAVA PetSavers, examines the ageing process in dogs, identifying 12.5 years as the average age when veterinarians consider them senior, though this varies by breed. Smaller breeds like Jack Russell Terriers … Read the full press release

Sampo Donates €50,000 to Finnish Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund

(IN BRIEF) Sampo plc has donated €50,000 to the Finnish Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund to support global humanitarian aid for those affected by natural disasters and conflicts. The fund provides essentials like food, water, shelter, and field hospitals, while … Read the full press release

Orano Commits to Supporting Cancer Prevention and Employee Well-being by Joining “Working with Cancer” Initiative

(IN BRIEF) Orano has signed the “Working with Cancer” pledge, joining a global initiative led by Publicis Chair and CEO Arthur Sadoun to promote cancer prevention and support employees affected by cancer. The pledge reflects Orano’s commitment to employee well-being … Read the full press release

IKEA Revolutionizes Warehouse Operations with AI-Powered Drones

(IN BRIEF) IKEA is expanding its use of AI-powered drones to automate inventory management across its warehouses in Europe and North America. After successful testing in Belgium, the drones will now operate 24/7, freeing up employees for other tasks and … Read the full press release

EIB Group Launches Comprehensive Plan to Boost Workplace Transparency and Well-Being

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank Group (EIB Group) has launched an action plan to enhance workplace transparency, accountability, and well-being. Key elements include the creation of an independent Ombudsman, improved conflict resolution mechanisms, and better whistleblower protection. The plan … Read the full press release

NORMA Group Recognized for Outstanding Occupational Safety Management

(IN BRIEF) NORMA Group, headquartered in Maintal, Germany, has been acknowledged for its exemplary commitment to employee safety by the independent rating agency Sustainalytics. The company’s occupational safety management played a pivotal role in achieving a “Top Industry Rated” status, … Read the full press release

CapMan and PwC Launch #Steps4Tukikummit Charity Campaign for Children and Youth

(IN BRIEF) CapMan and PwC have initiated a collaborative charity campaign, #Steps4Tukikummit, aiming to raise over EUR 100,000 for the Tukikummit foundation in support of children and youth. The campaign encourages employees and clients to walk and run together, with … Read the full press release

UEA Launches £1.1 Million Project to Enhance Mental Health Support for Teens in Care

(IN BRIEF) The University of East Anglia (UEA) embarks on “LIMITLESS II,” a £1.1 million endeavor funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), aimed at enhancing mental health support for teenagers living in care. Led by … Read the full press release

Accenture Report Urges Business Leaders to Scale Generative AI by Redesigning Processes and Prioritizing Worker Well-Being

(IN BRIEF) Accenture’s latest report, “Work, workforce, workers: Reinvented in the age of generative AI,” emphasizes the need for business leaders to expand their focus beyond the impact of generative AI on specific tasks and roles. Instead, they should concentrate … Read the full press release

Eni and Dompé farmaceutici Partner for Joint Research on Global Health Issues

(IN BRIEF) Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi and Dompé farmaceutici Executive Chairman Sergio Dompé have signed a Letter of Intent to initiate joint research and development efforts focused on public health and community well-being in regions where Eni operates, along with … Read the full press release

AXA Launches ‘We Care’ Program to Enhance Employee Well-being and Support

(IN BRIEF) Leading global insurer AXA has unveiled its ‘We Care’ program, designed to bolster the well-being of its 110,000 employees in 51 countries. The initiative, a cornerstone of AXA’s strategic plan for 2024-2026, consists of four core pillars, including … Read the full press release

BASF Personal Care Launches Re_think to Promote Health and Sustainability in Personal Care Industry

(IN BRIEF) BASF Personal Care has launched its Re_think concept for in-cosmetics, a focus on health, sustainability and transparency in the personal care market to reshape and reinvent the industry for a sustainable future. The concept aligns with the changing … Read the full press release

University of Twente unveils a new app that helps people train in positivity during challenging times

(PRESS RELEASE) ENSCHEDE, 14-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Twente, a Enschede, NL based public technical university, has announced the launch of a new app that helps people train in positivity during challenging times. The Training in Positivity app, TIP … Read the full press release

Alstom recognised as a “Top Employer” in Europe, Asia Pacific and North America

(PRESS RELEASE) SAINT-OUEN, France, 25-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — French multinational rolling stock manufacturer Alstom announces that it has been certified “Top Employer” in Europe, and for the first time in Asia Pacific and North America, with certifications in 14 countries¹. … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool to explore and assess the mental health and well-being of football players

LIVERPOOL, 02-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The University of Liverpool has launched a new study to explore and assess the mental health and well-being of academy and professional football players. The subject of mental health in football is an area that has … Read the full press release