What are companies doing with regards to 'Wellbeing'

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Wellbeing - How employees feel about stress, pressure at work and life balance

The Wellbeing factor is closely linked with Fair Deal. If the scores for Fair Deal are low, the first place we’d recommend you look is Wellbeing.

If Wellbeing is also low, it may be that employees are being worked too hard and feel they are not being fairly remunerated for it.

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Utilities

The Utility Regulator

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During the past year, the organisation promoted a new Kingsbridge Health plan to staff and also worked with Benenden Healthcare to provide information to staff who might benefit from monthly membership. It further supports it employees through Mental Health First Aiders, Inspire EAP, and training on Neurodiversity.
Utility Regulator has introduced a leadership development programme to reinforce need for collective leadership and the importance of basic management functions, and to improve communication on corporate issues, increase awareness of governance requirements, promote cross directorate ways of working and support learning and development.
Utility Regulator have held a number of fundraising events throughout the year for a staff nominated charity. Employees have donated money, items, and volunteered their time. The organisation is also an active member of Business in the Community NI, helping to support various charitable activities.
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Retail

The Entertainer

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The Entertainer's charitable giving is displayed each year when 10% of its annual net profit goes to charity. Employees are encouraged to contribute via Payroll Giving, demonstrating its commitment to society. Its involvement in the Pennies scheme further underscores this commitment.
The Entertainer's focus on wellbeing is evident through initiatives to ensure a balance between work and home life, whilst aiming to reduce stress in the workplace and boost employee engagement. Its Health MOT sessions and wellbeing week activities are enjoyed within the business each year.
Team members interact with one another throughout the year via activities produced within the company. Exercises including Pilates, Reflexology and Yoga provide opportunities for team members to connect, reinforcing a sense of belonging.
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Education & Training

Educ8 Group

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Supporting employees’ health and safety while working from home, the company provides all staff with a £150 ‘Healthy Workstation Allowance’. This allowance ensures that employees have the correct workstation set up at home to work comfortably and effectively. An employee assistance programme is also available to all staff from their very first day of employment.
The organisation’s Gr8 days provides the perfect environment for team building. Employees have the opportunity to relax and meet colleagues within their teams and across the Group. Over 200 staff attended the last Gr8 day, with a business update in the morning followed by a BBQ, garden lawn games, face painting and a live band.
The CEO and leadership team communicate objectives on a regular basis through a business plan that outlines the goals for the company located on a central system for all to access. All new employees are invited to enjoy coffee and croissants with the Directors, where they discuss the Culture, Values and ‘open door’ approach.
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The Abbeyfield Society

All employees of The Abbeyfield Society have access to a range of wellbeing initiatives. These include an e-voucher scheme, a generous pay review and enhanced benefits, an Employee Assistance Programme, and financial fitness advice.
To support employee growth, the society provides access to an LMS containing multiple high-quality online learning courses, and career pathways. The organisation also offers apprenticeships and a leadership development programme.
All leaders participate in the society’s Leadership Excellence Programme accredited by The Institute of Leadership and Management (TILM) and endorsed by Skills for Care. The programme includes 24/7 access to the TILM My Leadership platform and a variety of learning initiatives to support continuous professional development. This includes workshops, blended learning and 121 coaching.
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Housing Associations

Thakeham

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Thakeham funds and encourages all employees to attend a regular health screening through Nuffield health. The organisation has trained Mental Health First Aiders and champions and also provides access to an in house counsellor at no cost for employees. They can see the counsellor in the office, via teams/zoom or at her practice off site.

The leadership team uses a range of channels and digital to share information and encourage feedback from employees. The CEO and CSO shares regular video messages. The videos are unscripted to maintain authenticity. The videos are easily accessible on smart devices and all comms activity then comes together in its weekly newsletter to all staff.

The organisation has implemented technology so that people can join team and board meetings remotely and in person at the same time. Thakeham also has a working group covering all departments who meet every 2-3 months to discuss ideas, thoughts and suggestions that are fed back to senior leadership so that actions can be implemented.

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Marketing & Media Agencies

SMG

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SMG cultivates team spirit and a sense of belonging through its dedicated Culture Team and Culture Reps. Regular group meetings and events foster camaraderie and fun, making employees feel part of a supportive community.
SMG provides opportunities for personal and professional growth through an individual training fund. The company's focus on helping employees be the best version of themselves supports personal development and job satisfaction.
SMG prioritises the wellbeing of its staff with a personal monthly wellbeing fund. The company also has employee-led groups focusing on wellbeing and diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrating a commitment to a healthy work-life balance.
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Financial Services

SAUL Trustee Company

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SAUL Trustee Company fosters a deep sense of pride in its team, with a strategic goal centred around employee engagement. Its efforts to create a family-like atmosphere where everyone is valued, contributes to a sense of belonging and the feeling of making a difference.
Managers at SAUL Trustee Company play an integral role in supporting employees. They actively participate in social initiatives, hold regular coaching conversations, and check-in with their teams regularly. This approach fosters a feeling of being cared for and trusted within the company.
SAUL Trustee Company prioritises employee wellbeing with mental health first aiders, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) helpline, flexible working arrangements, and lunchtime workouts. This approach helps balance work and personal life, reducing stress and enhancing performance.
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Leisure & Hospitality

Roadchef

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Roadchef cares for its employees’ wellbeing through a number of initiatives, including trained mental health first aiders at every site; an Employee Assistance Programme in place to offer confidential support to all employees; hardship loans; wellbeing messaging and weekly national focus reinforcement through the Roundup newsletter; community pantries; and breakfast clubs.
The organisation offers Extra Responsibility Pay to recognise when individuals step up to cover/support another role. Some ad-hoc bonus payments have been made to reward employees for their contribution and hard work. Employees further have access to Wagestream, providing the ability to draw down on wages earlier, supporting stress and anxiety around finances.
Roadchef has a number of tiers of structured development in place including apprenticeships, the Fastlane Management Development Programme, the Leadership Highway Programme, the High Potential Development Programme, secondments, and ad-hoc Executive Coaching.
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Business Services

Ogilvie Fleet

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Ogilvie Fleet demonstrates a commitment to employee wellbeing through its efforts in promoting a balanced work-life environment. It understands the impact of stress and pressure on personal health and performance, and strives to mitigate these.
Ogilvie Fleet is deeply invested in its communities, raising thousands of pounds for various charities each year. Employees appreciate the company's commitment to giving back, recognising it as more than just a profit-driven initiative.
The leadership team at Ogilvie Fleet leads by example, treating every team member as an equal. A genuine open-door policy and efforts to be approachable make them highly regarded among employees.
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Consultancy

OFR Consultants

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The purpose of the organisation’s OFR Mind Matters initiative is to promote awareness and educate colleagues about mental health to reduce the stigma and drive a supportive and healthy work environment. It aims to provide representation throughout the company to discuss, agree and manage ideas and initiatives. All representatives are trained Mental Health First Aiders.
OFR Consultants has always been an agile team and flexible in delivery. The team all got together for a few days at Rookery Hall for an away day. The organisation believes that while it is a team that can deliver remotely, the bonds formed when everyone meets together, are what make that possible.
OFR Consultant have further developed its Better Days programme, encouraging colleagues to volunteer their skills for charitable causes and give back to their communities. By providing each staff member with two days paid leave, this initiative promotes involvement and engages the team to undertake pro-bono work on a project close to their heart.
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