What are companies doing with regards to 'Wellbeing'

BCL Solicitors maintains a strong internal culture that is supportive and collaborative, reinforcing the firm's core values of integrity, justice, and teamwork. This environment ensures high-quality client service and a workplace where people can thrive through shared commitment to excellence.

Portal Training supports continuous professional development, ensuring employees complete specific amounts of CPD per annum to stretch skills. Learning needs are identified during bi-annual performance and wellbeing reviews. This fluid approach facilitates employee promotion and job changes, which positively impacts the retention of skilled workers throughout the organisation.

Managers and leaders reinforce vision and values through Away Days and Learning and Development Days. Transparency is key, with an open-door culture encouraging questions. Managers receive support through annual Management Development days and new managers benefit from the Portal Leader programme, ensuring they are well-equipped and high-performing individuals.

Teams are encouraged to bond and strategise through away days, such as the leadership development sessions at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh. Social events, often tied to diversity and inclusion or charity focuses, like the South Asian Heritage month celebration, foster connection and meaningful conversation.

Employees receive firm-funded private medical insurance through BUPA, a cycle to work scheme, and discounted gym memberships. The reward and recognition scheme includes 'spotlight awards' in the form of e-gift cards and a special awards scheme for exceptionally high performers.

Westward Housing supports colleagues in reaching their full potential through initiatives like internal secondments and job shadowing. The 'Leaders of the future' programme provides coaching and mentoring, while professional qualifications and external training are supported with paid memberships and a qualification bonus for compliance courses.

Westward Housing facilitates strong teamwork through regular face-to-face team meetings and cross-party working groups on various projects. The 'Colleague Recognition Scheme' allows team members to appreciate each other, with winners receiving a £50 voucher and public recognition at the 'Colleague Briefings'.

RE:GEN Group actively invests in its people's development through dedicated programmes like the bespoke leadership programmes for senior leaders and the "Leading from the Middle" course for managers. The company-wide mentoring programme, which is not tied to hierarchy, further encourages learning and growth at all levels, benefitting both individuals and the organisation.

Through its bespoke people software, RE:GEN Group fosters team connection and recognition. The platform's features, like giving kudos in real time and the Memorable Moments initiative, create a culture of appreciation and positivity. This focus on immediate, visible recognition strengthens relationships and fosters a lasting sense of belonging and pride.

The Care Think Do training outlines expectations for managers to promote company values and principles. In addition, policies for one-to-one's and supervision are in place, which are monitored to provide ongoing support and guidance, empowering managers to lead effectively.

The organisation brings colleagues together through formal and informal events. The Striving for Better networks share best practices, while face-to-face events like the annual Difference Awards and virtual Town Hall events provide opportunities for teams to connect and celebrate together.

The Penny Group demonstrates a strong commitment to professional development. All employees complete psychometric profiling, with expert interpretation and feedback identifying opportunities for growth through mentorship, courses, qualification pathways, and memberships of professional bodies, all of which build confidence.

The Penny Group actively supports charitable causes, primarily through its involvement with The Openwork Foundation. The firm has raised money for various charities through sporting challenges and secured a £15,000 grant for You Make It, a charity that empowers women from racialised communities.

Prezzo Italian fosters a "people-first culture" that encourages employees to grow and share in the brand's success. As a well-established UK brand, Prezzo is celebrated for its commitment to great food and service in a modern, vibrant setting. This culture makes every visit for guests, and every shift for staff, a rewarding experience.

Prezzo provides clear progression paths and a strong focus on training and development, which helps employees grow within the company. This commitment to personal development ensures that team members feel valued, can see a future with the brand, and are motivated to contribute their best.

Danske Bank’s Learning at Work Week was open to all colleagues and consisted of 14 top-quality sessions and inspirational speakers. With a mixture of external and internal speakers, Danske Bank colleagues focused on the central theme ‘Winning in the Marketplace’ and explored skills such as AI, Relationship Management, customer insights and focused on external perspectives.

Danske Bank is committed to making a positive social impact in Northern Ireland. Through community engagement it supports the next generation with a focus on financial education and employability skills, with programmes including Money Smart Financial Education. It also has a dedicated charity partner, Include Youth, and has raised over £100,000 through colleague fundraising.

At BetterYou, managers undergo a four and a half month formal management training programme to ensure they provide the best support for their teams. Regular meetings, performance reviews, and open communication lines between managers and team members foster trust and care within the team.

BetterYou champions team spirit and camaraderie. Regular themed office lunches, dart board tournaments, and team lunches off-site help foster a strong sense of belonging and fun within the team.