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Best-selling author, Jamie Mackenzie, joins Pluxee UK's, Antonia Haines, to explore how businesses can use effective storytelling to enhance communication and boost employee engagement.

Referencing his Sprout Model, Jamie shares how we can all build storytelling into our work and personal lives to nurture a culture of effective communication.

Discover how to tell the story of your business and how to attract and retain the people who will help it thrive.

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Award-winning financial advisor Charlotte Walters joins Pluxee UK's Connor Roche to bring you an Employee Financial Health Toolkit.

Breaking down what matters most, this podcast gives you and your employees the tools to manage your money better.

From basic budget management to planning for the future, this podcast breaks the taboo, explaining why we must all talk about money.

Enhance #FinancialWellbeing in your business today.

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Brought to you by our own Gyan Tayal with special guest Dr Tim Bray, Chief Medical Officer of Doctor Care Anywhere, this episode tackles the difficult topics that impact men today.

Looking at the whole person, Gyan and Tim present a holistic view of men's health. They explore the connection and relationship between physical, mental, and social factors - how they piece together to create an overall picture of health.

𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗺𝗮 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲, 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝘀.

Watch or listen with friends, family, and colleagues to make this International Men's Health Week the one 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗼𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.

TW: This episode references male suicide and topics some listeners may find upsetting.

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In episode four of our podcast series, Putting the X in Success, two of our Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs)get together to create a mental health toolkit for you and your employees to embed into your lives.

Bhupiner Dhillon and Debbie Evans bring you an authentic podcast, sharing what led them to become MHFAs and prioritise their mental health.

Debbie and Bhups are passionate about wellbeing, and you won't be able to stop yourself from being pulled in, soaking up their words or support and wisdom.

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In a world filled with labels like 'greenwashing' and the minefield that is Net Zero and Scope 3 targets - your CSR strategy must stand up to scrutiny.

Having a CSR strategy has become a 'right to play', being credible with your ambitions and impactful with your actions is more impactful than ever.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do here at Pluxee UK. Join our CEO, Burcin Ressamoglu and Claire Atkins-Morris, Director of Sustainability at Sodexo UK&I, to unpack the jargon behind Corporate Social Responsibility and make credible and impactful changes in your business.

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In episode two of our 'Putting the X in Success' podcast series, Pluxee UK's Head of Commercial Retention, Oliver Bridges, is joined by our Pat Garland-Smith and Keith Osborne from our EAP partner, Care First.

Breaking down the barriers and removing the stigma, our host and guest discuss the state of mental health in the UK and the impact this has on individuals and businesses.

Exploring how you can implement an effective EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) into your business, we reveal the cost of mental health-related absenteeism and why employers can no longer afford not to support their employees' mental wellbeing.

Implementing an impactful EAP is more affordable than you may think, and when there's a projected £8 return for every £1 invested, the numbers speak for themselves.

Remove the barrier and break the stigma with us.

Discover more here: https://www.sodexoengage.com/contact-us/

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During this episode, Pluxee UK's Jonathan Bedford and Dr Olivia Codrington, a Lead GP from Doctor Care Anywhere, discuss the growing need for businesses to enhance the healthcare solutions they provide to their employees.

We explore the impact sickness absences have on businesses and the pressures mounting on our NHS, offering a solution that reduces business losses and improves employee health: Online GP.

Introducing our Digital Health Platform, Online GP, delivered in partnership with Doctor Care Anywhere, we illustrate why it's fast becoming the most in-demand employee benefit, available at a fraction of the cost of private medical insurance.

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Episode six of our human and impactful podcast series is about empowering your people to prioritise their physical wellbeing, making them healthier and happier, thus fuelling your business.

Listen to Sodexo Engage colleagues Tom Nash, HR Business Partner and Nicole Dunn, Head of Internal Control & Business Process Management, share their journies to physical health.

Discover what happens when we put our own wellbeing at the bottom of our to-do list and how to make small, impactful changes at home and work with the support of employers.

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For episode five of our human and impactful podcasts, Halfords' Head of Commercial and Business Development, Chris Oakley, joins Emma Parking and Jonathan Bedford to discuss the mutual benefits of our Cycle to Work Scheme.

This podcast tackles the importance of this popular salary sacrifice scheme in the current financial climate, how it applies to the world of hybrid working and what the future holds.

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In this episode, Professor Amanda Kirby joins Sodexo Engage CRO, Graham James, to discuss our recent eBook - The Mountain of Lost Benefits: Making Employee Benefits Matter.

Amanda is a qualified GP and has a PhD. relating to emerging adulthood and neurodiversity. She has initiated and runs a Masters in SEN programme. 

During this episode, we'll discuss the importance of employee benefits during the cost of living crisis, the changing needs of the workforce, and how to ensure your employee benefits offering makes an impact.

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In episode three of Sodexo Engage's human and impactful podcast series - Empowering People, Fuelling Businesses, colleagues - Antonia Haines, Elena Bueno-Davies & Lynne Foster-Jones join us to talk about neurodiversity in the workplace.

The show is very much focused around Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, and the group will be very much sharing their first hand experiences on living and working with dyslexia and autism. 

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In episode two of Sodexo Engage's human and impactful podcast series - Empowering People, Fuelling Businesses, savvy saver- Lisa Fortune tells us how her financial wellbeing benefits positively impact her life.

Lisa, a Sodexo employee of over 27 years, is a 'Super User' who's highly engaged with our employee discounts platform and uses her savings to stretch her wages further. 

This an inspiring podcast full of great tips and peer-to-peer inspiration on how small changes can make a significant impact!

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Human and impactful podcasts for HR professionals and small business owners.

In the first episode of Sodexo Engage's new podcasts for 2023, one of our Mental Health First Aiders, Debbie Evans, shares her wisdom on caring for our mental wellbeing.

Breaking through the stigma, Debbie shares her life-changing experiences and what led to her re-evaluating her own wellbeing. The tips and insights Debbie shares are personal, passionate, and accessible.

Listen, breathe and empower yourself. Then use this knowledge to build a culture of wellbeing for your employees by providing them with the tools they need to take care of their mental health.

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This episode of Putting People First | A HR Podcast by Sodexo Engage is all about men's mental health, at work and beyond. Graham James, Director at Sodexo Engage, Martin Robinson,  Author of 'You Are Not The Man You Are Supposed to Be', and Mike a Branch Director of Samaritans talk all about men's mental health, what employers can be doing and what we can be doing as individuals.  

For more information about how you as an employer can support your male colleagues, make sure to check out our blog.

There are also many charities and organisations that can help support you, a colleague or friend, here’s just a few options: The Samaritans (116 123) can provide confidential support 24/7 for those who need help or are feeling distressed, the Shout Crisis Text Line (85258) which is a free text service for anyone in crisis, struggling to cope and needing immediate help and  Mind (0300 123 3393) is a charity offering advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. 

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This month’s episode of Putting People First | A HR Podcast by Sodexo Engage is all about physical wellbeing at work. Ben Jones, Director at Sodexo Engage, and Oliver Bridges, Head of Client Development at Halfords, address these areas:

• How physical wellbeing affects our health
• Why employers should care about their employees' physical wellbeing
• What extent should an employer be involved in their employees' physical health at work and at home
• How can an employer help with physical wellbeing

For more information about physical wellbeing, and the other pillars that make up a good employee wellbeing programme, make sure to check out our blog  and download our culture of wellbeing whitepaper. 

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Our third episode of Putting People First | A HR Podcast by Sodexo Engage is here! And it's all about mental health at work. According to the Royal College of Psychiatrists, depression rates have doubled since the start of the pandemic with one in five adults now suffering from moderate to severe depression. 

This episode we have Debbie Evans, Mental Health Advocate at Sodexo Engage specialists in employee engagement and Karl Bennet Business Development Director at Care first employee wellbeing experts, addressing these areas:

• What's affecting our mental health today
• What does the future of mental health look like in the next 12 months?
• What can employers do now to prepare for the future?
• How to support senior leaders and HR professionals

For more information about stress, burnout, the employee experience and employee wellbeing, make sure to check out our blog or download our culture of wellbeing whitepaper. 

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This month’s episode of Putting People First | A HR Podcast by Sodexo Engage is all about wellbeing at work. Graham James and Iain Thomson, Directors at Sodexo Engage specialists in employee engagement, address these areas:

• What do we mean by burnout at work? (02:10)
• What are the symptoms of burnout HR and managers should be looking out for? (04:22)
• What are the main causes of stress and burnout that managers of all levels should keep an eye out for? (9:46)
• What are the things businesses and line managers can do to prevent burnout? (17:45)

For more information about stress, burnout, the employee experience and employee wellbeing, make sure to check out our blog or download our culture of wellbeing whitepaper. 

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This month’s episode of Putting People First | A HR Podcast by Sodexo Engage is all about wellbeing at work. Jamie Mackenzie, Director at Sodexo Engage specialists in employee engagement, and Matt Dawson, ex-Rugby player and mental health advocate answer these questions:

• What does employee wellbeing mean, and why does it matter? (01:52)
• How has lockdown affected our wellbeing at work? (05:10)
• How much should employers be doing to support mental health, and how much should employees be willing to share? (8:28)
• What does the workplace look like post lockdown? (12:32)
• What will happen to businesses that don’t focus on wellbeing? (20:23)

For more information about employee wellbeing, make sure to check out our blog or download our culture of wellbeing whitepaper.