Wellbeing

Claire House Children’s Hospice

Claire House provides a Fair Deal to its employees, offering enhanced holidays, maternity and paternity pay and tax-saving schemes. These benefits demonstrate the organisation's commitment to treating its staff fairly and competitively.

Wellbeing is a priority at Claire House. The balance between work and home life is carefully considered, and the organisation offers schemes such as the Employee Assistance Programme to ensure the wellbeing of its staff.

Claire House is committed to giving back to society. Through events like the Claire Bear 3K, half and full marathons, Tough Mudders, and more, the organisation raises funds to support its mission.

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KERB

KERB offers a company bonus scheme based on profit, impact, and engagement, and provides sales and target incentives. The "you've nailed it" award recognises those who go above and beyond with an annual, all-expenses-paid incentive trip, such as the upcoming trip to Copenhagen.

KERB supports physical and mental health through Private Medical Insurance, a medical cash plan, and ClassPass. The Hospitality Action EAP provides confidential support, while a Mental Health committee organises initiatives, and there are 27 trained mental health first aiders.

All line managers have been through an external strategic leadership training programme, focusing on key areas like strategy, professional management, and commercial leadership. This investment in their leaders ensures a high standard of guidance and support for the entire team.

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Food & Drink

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Rayner Essex LLP

Due to the seasonal nature of the work within its tax team, and it being very busy in the lead-up to the personal tax deadline on 31 January, it has amended the hours to account for this variation in work.

Management information is cascaded down from the firm's leadership and shared with individual department heads, so that this information can then be shared more widely within teams. The staff partner also shares a monthly newsletter, which shares updates on the firm's financial performance; introduces new staff members and celebrates employee achievements.

The firm is very active socially and believes that building relationships outside of working together helps teams to work better together. The firm has regular informal social events, including end of months drinks, and bowling nights. The firm also has an active social committee which organises a calendar of events.

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Accountancy

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Grampian Housing Association

The Association operates several schemes to recognise and reward employees. The instant colleague award scheme offers a voucher award and allows for team lunches as a reward for going above and beyond. It also operates Long Service Awards for staff with five or more years of service and an Annual Colleague of the Year Scheme.

Grampian Housing Association provides a range of Wellbeing Initiatives, including sessions on alternative therapies, resilience, and positive mental health, sourced by its in-house Mental Health First Aiders. A Wellbeing Day is offered as an additional paid day off, encouraging colleagues to unwind. It also provides an Employee Assistance Programme.

Grampian Housing Association's leadership team fosters transparency and communication. The Executive Team provides updates and responds to queries during monthly Staff Development Sessions. Decisions from the Board and Board Sub-Committees are shared, and the annual Code of Conduct is refreshed and signed by employees, reinforcing behavioural expectations.

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Imago Venues

The Management Programme Horizon and annual personal development reviews offer employees opportunities for skill enhancement and career advancement, reflecting Imago Venues' commitment to personal and professional growth.

As a real living wage employer, Imago Venues ensures fair treatment and financial security for employees, further supported by the Helping Hands programme for those in financial crisis.

Employee wellbeing is prioritised through the wellbeing group, access to Burleigh Springs gym and pool, and support from qualified Mental Health First Aiders, promoting a balanced work-life environment.

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Geberit Sales

Strong teams are fostered through shared experiences and collaboration. Team Meetings and Team Building Days provide opportunities for connection, and the ‘Coffee with a Colleague’ initiative strengthens cross-team relationships. The company's Quarterly Sales Conferences also allow teams to celebrate successes and maintain momentum.

Geberit Sales’ annual wellbeing calendar offers proactive health support, including Know Your Numbers and PSA testing, which has led to early life-saving interventions. This is complemented by a movement challenge and trained Mental Health First Aiders who raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide crucial support for employees.

Geberit Sales’ ‘150 Acts of Kindness’ initiative demonstrates its commitment to social responsibility, encouraging employees to volunteer or fundraise for charity. As a proud patron of CRASH Charity, Geberit Sales matched funds raised, contributing to the impressive total of £13,861 raised, 539 hours volunteered, and 153 acts completed.

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Kisimul

Colleagues access fully funded, nationally accredited qualifications and a competency career progression framework. This structured pathway allows Life Practitioners and other operational roles to develop skills at their own pace. By linking these milestones to pay increases, the organisation ensures professional development is both accessible and tangibly rewarded.

The organisation promotes collaboration through leadership days and cross-functional projects. Online communication tools and the intranet facilitate connection across 40 locations. Furthermore, the annual Awards Festival and monthly values awards programme celebrate team achievements, with the Employee Forum selecting winners to ensure fair, peer-led recognition.

The business prioritises health through regular campaigns, covering topics like vaccine education and sleep quality. By auditing night colleagues' specific Wellbeing concerns, the organisation matches resources to actual needs. This targeted approach, alongside their therapeutically informed strategy, supports the physical and emotional health of the entire workforce.

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Health & Social Care

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Mova

Mova’s Wellbeing Forum meets to discuss the current wellbeing climate, concerns, goals and a calendar of events. This year, it has planned drop-ins on financial wellbeing, the menopause, loneliness and caring for people who are unwell. Its Wellbeing Charter includes an hour per week set aside for individuals to do something that supports their wellbeing.

The organisation has created a leadership community who meet informally to talk all things leadership, and as topics for development are identified workshops are set up. This has included Feedback, Setting Objectives, Leaders as Coaches, Growth Mindset and more business as usual topics such as handling bonus awards and pay reviews.

Last year, Mova raised £1000 for charities. Fundraising activities included a Macmillan coffee morning, Save the Children Christmas Jumper day, Movember and Miles for Mind. It also supports a grass roots football team and has extended its charitable giving through a matched funded scheme, where up to the value of £250 will be matched.

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Wanstor

Wanstor fosters personal growth through its fast-track training programmes and mentoring schemes, allowing employees to advance their careers and maximise their potential. The company also offers bonuses for passing beneficial exams, further promoting development.

Wanstor promotes a strong team spirit through initiatives like 'take over days', encouraging employees to socialise and form meaningful connections. Regular team-building events further instil a sense of camaraderie and belonging.

The company prioritises employee wellbeing with initiatives such as Chair Yoga, bike to work week, and Fit Feb. It also advocates for mental health awareness and provide resources like Headspace and Togetherall to support employees' mental wellbeing.

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Business Services

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Marsden Building Society

Through colleague nominations and bi-monthly awards, the organisation celebrates its people. The colleague who wins gets a £100 voucher, 2nd place gets a £50 voucher, with runners up each getting chocolates. All colleagues who have been nominated receive a copy of their nomination, including the detailed comments sent in to support it.

To support employee wellbeing, all colleagues have access to Lifeworks, an online wellbeing platform that offers resources and tools to support wellness and an Employee Assistance Programme which is anonymous, confidential, and available 24/7. The organisation has also introduced an annual leave purchase scheme to enable colleagues to buy five additional days leave per year.

Teams at Marsden Building Society are brought together through a range of activities, including: Halloween treasure hunts around the office, sending photos through once sweets have been found; seed growing competitions; “Rate my plate” competitions where colleagues can send in photos of their food to compare with their peers, and much more.

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Financial Services

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Wellbeing Matters

Claire House Children’s Hospice

KERB

Rayner Essex LLP

Grampian Housing Association

Imago Venues

Geberit Sales

Kisimul

Mova

Wanstor

Marsden Building Society

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