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Only 46% of workplaces offer health programmes 

To help employers better understand the current landscape of workplace health programmes to encourage the health and wellbeing of their employees, health and productivity research non-profit, Integrated Benefits Institute conducted an analysis...

University Health Network transforms core connected healthcare system with Red Hat Integration

Red Hat has announced that University Health Network, a Toronto-based healthcare and medical research organization, has transformed its core hospital information system using Red Hat Integration to improve data accessibility across specialized patient care...

GE Healthcare and Afya Rekod partner to simplify access to medical records in Africa

GE Healthcare and Kenya-based startup Afya Rekod have announced a strategic collaboration that seeks to transform care delivery through improved access to personal health data in Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. The partnership will give patients an...

Why has healthcare become a target for cybercriminals?

Intelligent CIO spoke to Kamal Brar, Vice President and General Manager, Asia Pacific and Japan at Rubrik, to find out more about cybersecurity threats to the healthcare sector. Healthcare is tasked with the massive responsibility of looking after...

App offers employers a self-care resource for working parents

Mindful Mamas, a maternal wellness company that launched its mindfulness app in 2020, has announced that the app is now available for employers to offer as an employee benefit. In 2020, 9.8 million working mothers reported...

Employee wellness trends for 2022

To better understand the future of employee well-being in a post-COVID-19 world, particularly the renewed focus on a holistic approach, Wellable Labs conducted its annual Employee Wellness Industry Trends Report.   The report, compiled after...

Canadian defined benefit pension plans’ financial health improves in 2021

Aon, a leading global professional services firm, has announced that the aggregate funded ratio for Canadian pension plans in the S&P/TSX Composite Index increased from 89.4% to 97.2% during the past 12 months, according to the...

Argentine Ministry of Health builds national digital data network with Red Hat

To improve patient experiences with universal healthcare, the Argentine Ministry of Health decided to build a national digital health network that would allow care centers to more securely access patient data through standardized integration among...

Fear of stigma stopping UAE employees from taking health and well-being benefits

A new survey conducted by Aetna International – which polled over 1000 workers in the UAE – has revealed that many employees are reluctant to use health and well-being benefits offered by their employers, for fear of being judged and worries...

Two out of three UAE companies have enhanced medical insurance cover for employees

Now that UAE organisations have successfully navigated the uncertainty of 2020, and with government initiatives such as the 1,000 digital start-ups programme and mega-events such as EXPO 2020 invigorating the economy, businesses are turning their attention...

How leaders can harness eudaimonia to prioritise wellness

Leadership strategies are always being developed and adapted so that managers can unlock a team’s full potential and efficiency. Matthew Gonnering, SVP and GM at Widen, an Acquia Company, has adopted a more natural approach, focusing on happiness and...

Mental health in the workplace: A renewed focus

Awareness surrounding mental health and its place in the office have become increasingly important throughout the last 18 months. A recent YouGov poll, commissioned by Acas, stated over a third of businesses thought employee mental health support had got...