Best Companies Factors: Wellbeing

Synergy Car Leasing

Managers build strong alignment by conducting structured quarterly one-to-ones while maintaining an open-door policy for clear feedback. To reinforce leadership capability, all people managers complete a two-day People Management training programme, backed by internal coaching from their own line managers to help guide their teams.

Synergy Car Leasing provides an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) supporting mental and overall Wellbeing. Staff are encouraged to take lunch breaks, with the business offering flexible time for those utilizing the gym next door or going on walks to complete workouts, alongside providing a full day off for birthdays.

Teams collaborate closely through daily morning meetings on Teams to share market updates. Employees actively share knowledge via phone and email, and peer-to-peer nominations allow colleagues to publicly recognise those who go above and beyond, rewarding them with a lucky dip voucher or biscuits.

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Alconex

The Alconex Premier League, a unique reward initiative for site-based teams, has transformed team morale and performance. By gamifying productivity, quality, and safety, the league has driven a 35% improvement in site productivity and fostered a positive, competitive spirit and a strong sense of pride and collaboration.

Alconex uses Breathe HR's burnout monitor to identify early signs of overwork. This data allows managers to step in before issues escalate. The organisation is also subscribes to the YuLIfe App which rewards employees with money off vouchers that are earned through achieving daily activities such as step counts and meditation.

Alconex TV is deployed across all locations, delivering live scorecard updates and celebrating successes in an engaging format, and keeping everyone connected with what the business is achieving in real time. Connected, the company magazine, is distributed to every team member across all offices, sites and remote locations.

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Brother Marcus

At Brother Marcus, employees’ mental and physical health are all supported through YuLife, an innovative wellbeing platform. Employees and their family members have access to online doctors, mental health sessions, activity tracking and wellness rewards, all through the app.

The leadership team creates organisational clarity by communicating vision, goals and expectations clearly across all levels of the business. This is achieved through regular team meetings, site visits, one-to-one WordTake sessions and weekly head office catch-ups. Leaders ensure employees understand their roles, responsibilities, and how their work contributes to the overall success.

Over the past 12 months, Brother Marcus has supported charitable and community initiatives through partnerships with StreetSmart and Belu Water. With StreetSmart, the organisation has contributed through fundraising events and in-restaurant collections to help people experiencing homelessness. Through Belu Water, a portion of proceeds from sales supports clean water projects.

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Evolve BG

The company supports employee wellbeing with Mental Health First Aiders, healthy snacks, and policies promoting adequate rest, helping maintain a balance between work and personal health.

Evolve BG's leadership exemplifies transparency and accountability, with approachable Executive and Leadership teams who listen to feedback, fostering a culture of open and honest communication.

Evolve BG's partnership with Wigan Youth Zone and participation in fundraising events like Tough Mudder reflect the organisation’s commitment to making a positive impact in the community beyond profit motives.

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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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Norman Broadbent

Initiatives like 'NB Olympics' and regular practice-area ‘hub’ meetings instil a sense of camaraderie and teamwork among employees, fostering a sense of belonging and fun within the group.

With perks such as extended maternity leave, increased annual leave, and a day off on one’s birthday, Norman Broadbent offers a competitive benefits package, demonstrating its commitment to fair treatment of its employees.

Through comprehensive support programs, mental health counselling, and a flexible hybrid work model, Norman Broadbent prioritises employee wellbeing, fostering a healthy work-life balance and mitigating the impact of stress on personal health and performance.

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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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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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Express Solicitors

Express Solicitors offers an Employee Assistance Programme. Furthermore, access to the Wisdom wellbeing app offers employees a wealth of resources on sleep, meditation, fitness and recipes. Due to the nature of Personal Injury claims, the organisation provides guidance and training on challenging matters like dealing with clients with suicidal thoughts or suffering from trauma.

During November and December, Express Solicitors bring its teams together to build positive energy during Winter Incentives competitions. A generous social budget for all departments allows regular social events such as team meals and drinks, bowling, golf, escape rooms, axe throwing, pool evenings, cocktail making, and hikes, all chosen by team members.

Express Solicitors is committed to being an engaged and positive force both locally and nationally. We have ongoing partnerships with charities such as The Maggie Oliver Foundation, Burning Nights and Headway. In total, in 2023, Express donated approximately £200,000 to charities and good causes.

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The Recruitment Group

The Group is deeply invested in providing personal growth and development opportunities to its management teams, offering a Level 3 apprenticeship programme in management and leadership and a comprehensive six-week training programme for branch managers. These initiatives provide opportunities for skill enhancement and career progression.

The Recruitment Group foster team spirit through pulse meetings for branch managers, regionals and head of departments every 3 months. Weekly teams meetings with branch managers and regional managers, and the sales team help provide organisational clarity, and yearly awards evenings with dinner and accommodation provided celebrate the employees who have live the Group’s values.

The Group has an Employee Assistant Programme which all colleagues have access to. Employees can access counselling services 24/7 and a wide range of self-help plans from debt management to improving sleep. The organisation also has a number of Mental Health First Aiders across its branch network that provide further support.

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Wellbeing Matters

Synergy Car Leasing

Alconex

Brother Marcus

Evolve BG

Claire House Children’s Hospice

Norman Broadbent

KERB

Rayner Essex LLP

Express Solicitors

The Recruitment Group

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