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Wellbeing Matters

Poor wellbeing impacts performance and how valued employees feel. Supporting balance and reducing stress keeps employees engaged and productive.
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Mansfield Building Society

Mansfield Building Society offers a comprehensive Management Development Programme for all current, new, and aspiring managers. Covering a range of key management skills, this 18-month programme ensures employees are challenged and their skills utilised effectively.
The Society encourages team spirit through events like the monthly Tea for the Soul sessions and the Summer BBQ. These events, along with initiatives like the old-fashioned school sports day, foster a sense of belonging and fun within teams.
Mansfield Building Society prioritises employee wellbeing, with initiatives such as the Wellbeing Champions and Menopause Policy. The Society has also provided employees with fans and sanitary products, reflecting its commitment to employee welfare.
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Journey Further

Journey Further has an extensive wellbeing strategy, including a network of mental health first aiders, professional counselling services, and regular physical activities. The agency also supports employees in improving their homeworking setups, demonstrating a commitment to its overall health and performance.
Journey Further's leadership promotes transparency and values alignment. The annual Clarity at Speed Day and regular company-wide meetings allow employees to engage with senior management and voice any concerns or questions.
The agency demonstrates its commitment to giving back through initiatives like the International Women’s Day event, which raised funds for various charities. It also supports employees' fundraising efforts and works with local social enterprise Nourishing People for regular office snacks.
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Intercity

Intercity has a wellbeing strategy based around NHS guidance, which states there are 5 steps to improve mental health and wellbeing: connecting with other people, being physically active, learning new skills, giving to others, and paying attention to the present moment.
Intercity has a calendar of social events, including an annual pub quiz event, and the Intercity Festival which has live music, games, a BBQ, and drinks which brings colleagues together and strengthens relationships. Teams also have a budget for socials which have previously included clay pigeon shooting, bowling, indoor curling, mini-golf, and baseball.
Intercity offers an employee bonus paid as a percentage of colleagues’ salary and is linked to the organisation’s annual performance. It includes non-financial metrics, such as Net Promoter Score, to encourage and reward positive performance that drives attraction and retention of customers, which is integral for the business to succeed.
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Inspire North

The organisation offers a structured and inclusive development framework, including two Future Leaders programmes and access to accredited apprenticeships like Art Therapy and Leadership. This focus on personalised development, supported by mentors, coaches, and the Leadership Competency Framework, accelerates growth and builds capability, driving internal mobility and retention.
Employees can access the Recovery College to enable trauma-informed support for mental health and resilience, alongside an online GP online service for easier appointment access. As a Disability Confident Leader, the organisation offers manager training on disability, and the Accessibility Network offers peer support and contributes to an inclusive environment.
Employees can volunteer in their local communities or as Trustees, enabling shared expertise. The organisation also engages volunteers who develop vital skills, with some moving into paid roles. Fundraising events like coffee mornings for Macmillan Cancer Support and the 3 Peaks challenge demonstrate a commitment to wider community support.
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Harrison Drury & Co

Employee development is a cornerstone at Harrison Drury & Co. From personal development plans to access to a vast knowledge bank of seminars and webinars, the firm ensures opportunities for growth and challenge. Their commitment to legal apprenticeships also provides an alternative career path into law.
Harrison Drury & Co prioritises employee wellbeing, offering onsite health assessments, mental health first aiders and a work-life balance self-assessment tool. They also organise wellbeing activities, such as physical health checks and menopause training workshops.
Harrison Drury & Co is actively involved in giving back to society, organising charity events like beach cleans and bake sales. They also support local education establishments and offer paid time off for employees to undertake personal development activities, reflecting their commitment to societal growth.
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Go Ape

Through the CPD programme, Go Ape empowers managers with essential skills and knowledge. By hosting sessions on finance, people management, and marketing, the programme enhances individual capabilities, ensuring co-owners feel challenged and supported in their roles.
The annual overnight break and Naturally Powered Days foster team spirit and camaraderie. By engaging in activities like kayaking and camping, co-owners strengthen their bonds, enhancing feelings of belonging and unity across teams.
Go Ape's Wellbeing Team are equipped with the tools and knowledge to facilitate a confidential wellbeing conversation, to listen and to provide signposting to the professional resources available, specifically as a Go Ape co-owner. They are able to listen, assess, give information, and encourage co-owners to seek the right support for the situation.
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ESET UK

ESET UK has mental health first aiders to help any and all employees. These mental health first aiders are signposted across the business so all employees are aware how to contact. The organisation also provides a wellbeing benefit of £35 a month that employees can spend on anything that is beneficial to their wellbeing.
At the Christmas Parties and Summer Away Days, the organisation incorporates entertainment with team-building, celebrating success and brainstorming ideas for future progress. It also provides every team with a budget to engage in regular team building activities. These activities vary from physical challenges such as climbing Snowdon, to cooking classes, meals out and ice-skating.
As well as providing free hot and cold drinks in the office with fruit and biscuits, and lunches when meetings take place over lunch, ESET UK gifts each employee with seasonal goodies such as chocolate at Easter, a love letter on Valentines day, and a Christmas hamper at Christmas.
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Dougie Mac

Dougie Mac holds regular sessions to support the mental health of its employees. It has reflection sessions, facilitated sessions with its Spiritual lead helping individuals to focus on themselves. It also has mental health first aiders across the organisation who are accessible to all staff as well as domestic abuse champions.
Team away days provide a mixture of team development, team working, and fun! Cross team working is important to Dougie Mac and there are a number of initiatives where individuals work together. As a hospice there are many team fundraising events including walks, runs, sky dives, and balls.
Dougie Mac has delivered a range of leadership and management courses and team leader programmes. It has a computer based training programme that provides access to a range of management training for managers and aspiring mangers to take. It also provides opportunities for mentoring, shadowing, and external assessment for development.
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Devon Air Ambulance

Devon Air Ambulance fosters a culture of continuous learning and development. Through its Management Development Programme, employees have the opportunity to enhance their skills and knowledge, contributing to personal growth and the success of the organisation.
Each employee has a monthly one-to-one with their line manager, fostering a supportive environment. Managers are also encouraged to attend essential modules focused on supporting performance and attendance.
Devon Air Ambulance places a high importance on employee wellbeing with a pastoral care team and Wellbeing Ambassador team in place. The organisation provides a range of supports, from counselling to surf therapy, emphasising the balance between work and personal life.
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Crossroads Caring for Life

At Crossroads Caring for Life, pride and value are deeply engrained. The organisation's commitment to provide the best possible work environment for staff ensures that employees feel valued and proud to be a part of the team.
Crossroads Caring for Life supports personal growth through initiatives like the Champion of Choice Pathway, offering opportunities for advancement and utilising employee's skills effectively. The organisation promotes ongoing learning and development tailored to individual needs.
Crossroads Caring for Life prioritises employee wellbeing, offering mental health support, promoting work-life balance, and providing flexible working hours. The organisation has Mental Health First Aiders and shares monthly Wellbeing Updates.
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