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

Costain prides itself on its inclusive culture and commitment to sustainability, as evidenced by its decarbonisation and climate resilience strategy. Employees value the company’s focus on creating a positive social impact and are proud to contribute to projects that aim to improve a million lives by 2030.
Costain prioritises employee wellbeing through initiatives such as the Menopause Plan and private healthcare packages, ensuring that personal health and work-life balance are maintained. These measures help to reduce stress and improve overall performance and satisfaction.
Costain's leadership is reflected in its core values of integrity, customer focus, safety and wellbeing, and environmental responsibility. These values guide the organisation and foster a culture where employees feel aligned with the company’s mission and direction.
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Construction & Engineering
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Capital Theatres

Wellbeing is a priority at Capital Theatres and there’s a dedicated employee-led group focusing on how to make a difference. Recent initiatives include a monthly meet-up hosted by different departments, where staff can take a moment to enjoy homemade cakes and chat with others. A staff choir offers the chance to connect and have fun.
The Leadership team ensures that all employees receive regular communications through a variety of different mediums. This includes organisation-wide 'Town Hall' meetings, where Directors hold question and answer sessions so employees can find out more about what matters to them.
Capital Theatres is committed to supporting access to the arts for everyone. It engages over 25,000 people of all ages in its ‘Creative Engagement’ programme, which enriches the lives of those in the local community. Employees volunteer at a relaxed panto for children with additional support needs, and there’s opportunities on offer for young creatives.
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Leisure & Hospitality
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Totalkare

The MyMediCash app provides participating employees with access to gym discounts. In contrast, employees based at Totalkare's Kingswinford offices can use the on-site gym and shower facilities free of charge. The organisation also has an employee assistance programme called help@hand which provides employees free access to mental health and other wellbeing support.
To improve its processes and working practices between teams the organisation uses RULE: Relationships – Understanding its customers and suppliers; Understanding - Mapping results to understand processes and where each person and function sits within it; Lean - Maximizing value and reducing waste and inefficiencies; Efficiency - measuring efficiencies made from the process
The CEO delivers face-to-face quarterly briefs to all employees to communicate how the business is performing against KPIs, the reasons behind that performance, and plans for the year ahead. Each quarter, all managers attend monthly departmental meetings of all other departments. This provides managers with the information to relay to their teams as appropriate.
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Manufacturing
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The Barton Partnership

The company prioritises personal growth with programmes like the High Performing Leaders and Future Leaders, offering skills development and career advancement opportunities through structured training modules and mentorship.
Team spirit is encouraged through regular team-building activities, cross-functional competitions, and daily stand-ups, promoting a sense of belonging and camaraderie among colleagues.
Employee wellbeing is supported through initiatives such as therapy sessions, private healthcare, and flexible leave policies, which help maintain a healthy work-life balance and reduce stress.
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Recruitment
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Transparity

The Winning From Anywhere® model supports work-life balance, allowing employees to work flexibly, which positively impacts their wellbeing.
Transparity’s leadership consistently communicates organisational health metrics and reinforces the value of each employee's role in the company's success.
Transparity's social responsibility is evident through initiatives like tree planting with The Woodland Trust and participating in charitable activities such as Boycott your Bed for Action for Children.
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Technology
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Thames Reach

Thames Reach champions a wellbeing programme. It is continued at the annual staff conference, when there are sessions on self-care, tai chi, aromatherapy and emotional resilience. Last year's conference was particularly welcome, as it was the first time staff had got together since the beginning of the pandemic.
While many within the homelessness sector have left the National Joint Council pay scheme because of its comparatively higher pay rates for front-line staff, Thames Reach remains on the scheme. It conducted a pay review to make sure its rates were competitive, leading to some staff being given a pay rise.
The charity has an equality, diversity and inclusion group, which has representatives from every project. The group reviews incidents and reports about staff and clients. it has an open and informal feel that engenders discussions about issues affecting staff on the front line, such as racist and homophobic abuse from clients.
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Housing Associations
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Transport for Greater Manchester

Transport for Greater Manchester offers continuous learning opportunities, such as eLearning modules and cross-team mentoring, ensuring employees feel challenged and their skills are utilised. The behavioural framework also supports career development.
Through the 'My Impact' performance review process, Transport for Greater Manchester ensures that managers support, trust, and care for their team members. This process fosters a shared understanding of expectations and development needs.
Transport for Greater Manchester prioritises employee wellbeing with initiatives like Mindful Monday yoga and its dedicated Wellbeing Community on Viva Engage. It also has a team of trained Mental Health Champions to ensure a balanced work-life environment.
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Not For Profit Body's
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SMG

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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Marketing & Media Agencies
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NHS Business Services Authority

NHS Business Services Authority prioritises employee wellbeing through initiatives like the ‘WeCARE cafes’, regular yoga and Pilates sessions and a dedicated wellbeing App. It also offers annual flu vaccinations and a comprehensive wellbeing support system.
NHS Business Services Authority's leadership is highly visible and proactive. The CEO pens a fortnightly blog and holds regular Q&A sessions to foster transparency and engagement. The Leadership Team supports the organisational values and principles, linking them clearly to the strategy.
The organisation is committed to social impact. It aims to deliver 50,000 hours of volunteering by 2029 and has established relationships with organisations like ‘Urban Green’ and ‘The People’s Kitchen’, truly putting back into society.
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Not For Profit Body's
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Inspired Villages

Inspired Villages' commitment to wellbeing is evident in initiatives such as Time to Talk and the presence of wellbeing buddies. The company understands the importance of work-life balance and the impact of stress on personal health and performance.
Inspired Villages' leadership is demonstrated through its ambitious growth plans and commitment to employee engagement and wellbeing. The senior management team's dedication to providing first-class services and fostering a sense of community inspires trust and respect amongst colleagues.
Employees at Inspired Villages are given three days off each year to volunteer, demonstrating the company’s commitment to giving back to society. This, alongside the organisation’s aim to achieve Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2030, shows a genuine effort to contribute positively to society.
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Health & Social Care
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