Wellbeing

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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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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NHS Supply Chain

NHS Supply Chain prioritises the development of relationships between teams and individuals in a number of ways. It arranges several ‘Away Days’ every year, including team building activities. Teams also have the opportunity to participate in volunteer days where they can work together to give back to their local communities

Last year, the organisation recruited a new People Experience Team to drive its Listening Strategy, ensuring that all employees’ voices could be heard. It further supported this through workshops to obtain employee feedback. This feedback and subsequent actions were outlined by the Executive Team at the NHS Supply Chain Townhall Meeting.

NHS Supply Chain takes care of its people's health through a number of initiatives. These include Wellbeing Wednesdays and an additional wellbeing day off. Employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health Provision, and the Myles Wellbeing App.

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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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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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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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Autosmart International

All staff and their families have access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme helpline, offering advice on legal matters, finances, stress and anxiety, relationships and more. The organisation also offers free private healthcare cover, critical illness cover, and life assurance. For many roles, flexible working practices promote a healthier work/life balance.

As well as ensuring fair pay, the organisation prioritises regular feedback of when employees and teams have performed well. Walk through the company offices and you will see plenty of handwritten thank you notes from the managing director, long service awards on display, and team recognition trophies.

To encourage employee growth, Autosmart International provides a number of opportunities, including internal training, through its Autosmart Performs programme, and its cross-team projects. The skills learnt through these opportunities help its staff to develop new skills, build relationships, and support their professional growth.

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Sleaford Quality Foods

Accredited by the Living Wage Foundation, Sleaford Quality Foods ensures fair wages and provides substantial benefits, such as a non-contributory Health Cash Plan, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to treating employees equitably.

Employee wellbeing is prioritised through initiatives like the reduction of working hours, wellbeing rooms, and a confidential helpline, which collectively enhance work-life balance and personal health.

Sleaford Quality Foods engages in community and environmental initiatives, such as supporting local charities and striving for The Net Zero Standard, reflecting the organisation’s dedication to societal contributions beyond profit.

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The Anglican Diocese of Leeds

Placing focus on its environmental efforts, the Diocese is working hard to ensure all its properties are environmentally friendly and that the organisation reaches net zero carbon by 2030. Employees passionate about protecting the environment recently created a ‘Tree-Planting Squad’, where they work towards planting trees on diocesan land.

With a belief that employee development should go beyond annual appraisals, the Diocese encourages the pursuit of personal growth. The organisation’s appraisals process consists of a mid-year meeting with every employee, as well as an annual review to assess progress and create a personalised learning plan incorporating a variety of training programmes.

This year, the Diocese made employee wellbeing its top priority, providing staff with access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and a 24-hour confidential phone line to discuss any issues they are facing. The organisation’s intranet has a dedicated wellbeing section covering a variety of topics, as well as informative staff videos.

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Space Architects (Europe)

Team spirit is cultivated through regular social events such as the Summer BBQ and Christmas Party, which are especially valued during hybrid working patterns. Monthly ‘Pizza Friday’ gatherings bring everyone together.

Recognition is immediate and inclusive, with initiatives like ‘Well Done and Wonderful’ shout-outs, quarterly funded nights out, and a shared end-of-year success bonus reinforcing fairness and appreciation.

Wellbeing is central to Space Architects (Europe)’s culture, with initiatives including a mental health team channel, onsite gym, and regular yoga sessions. These were introduced in response to workload pressures identified in a recent survey.

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Wellbeing Matters

Grampian Housing Association

Evolve BG

NHS Supply Chain

Claire House Children’s Hospice

Geberit Sales

Rayner Essex LLP

Autosmart International

Sleaford Quality Foods

The Anglican Diocese of Leeds

Space Architects (Europe)

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