Wellbeing

Recruitment

Eton Bridge Partners

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Eton Bridge's wellbeing team, which was launched two years ago, has driven a range of initiatives. Eight social clubs have been set up, including those for HIIT training, cycling, recipe sharing, walking and a book club. It has also hosted group conversations around mental health and sponsored three mental health first-aiders.

Walkie-talkie meetings, which were set up during the pandemic, have continued, as the company found that they enhanced its culture and the wellbeing of staff. It has also increased the number of team-building days. One team took part in dragon boat racing on the Thames.

Last year, a team used one of their charity days to transform the overgrown sensory garden at the Riverside Children’s Centre, in Maidenhead. They worked hard to turn it into an area that could be enjoyed by the families using the centre's services.

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Recruitment

Energize Group

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Energize continued to hire in 2020 and also ran five new starter programmes, two advanced courses, two senior leadership programmes and two future leader programmes. Other development opportunities included a mental health first aid course, external sales training, webinars and new modules such as creating a positive mindset.

To maintain high levels of morale, Energize organised virtual social events including quizzes, awards and the annual charity auction. A focus on fitness led to activities including the Energize Olympics, virtual yoga sessions, Wellbeing Wednesday and a company-wide activity based charity fundraising challenge.

In 2020 Energize partnered with Reach Out Mentoring, a charity that gives young people from disadvantaged backgrounds weekly 1-2-1 support from a volunteer mentor. In addition to committing to providing volunteers the firm also raised almost £7,000 through a range of fundraising activities.

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Accountancy

Creaseys

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The Creaseys' team chose the Good Neighbour Project as its charity partner. The project supports vulnerable and isolated people in its community. As part of this, the firm organised an afternoon tea for the charity's clients and their befrienders, and donated money it would have spent on a Christmas tree to the charity.

Maintaining a healthy work/life balance is of paramount importance to Creaseys. The firm insist that every team member has a wellbeing objective to ensure a work/life balance that’s right for them, and the wellbeing team have organised various activities for the team, from breakfast treats to yoga classes and a bring-your-dog-to-work day.

Best practice and the best approach to team development is discussed in bi-weekly team leader meetings facilitated by the People Department. Managers can ask for specific support from their peers on how to tackle specific issues within their own groups as well as attend training workshops specific topics.

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Recruitment

Cook Recruitment Group

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Staff are experiencing less stress at work and greater job satisfaction thanks to various fatigue-busting initiatives. These include journals for more effective planning, duvet days and more regular breaks away from the desk. Employees can use the on-site gym or enjoy discounted rates at local fitness centres.

Initiatives are bringing staff together across the divisions, promoting team cohesion, interaction and a sharing of interests. The Employee of The Month scheme now sees staff voting for the winners. And a newly-built patio has encouraged staff to chat, socialise and build stronger working relationships.

All staff can take advantage of training and mentoring schemes. The company's trainee academy focuses on giving employment and development opportunities to people new to the recruitment industry. It wants to establish home-grown talent grounded in the agency's values that can then go on to coach others.

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Education & Training

Circus Street

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Circus Street’s leading mental health, fitness, and nutrition tools provide a holistic approach to the wellbeing of colleagues. Employees can visit an in-house nutritionist, attend workshops on sleep and diet, or join workout sessions including boxing and yoga. They also have access to private health insurance.

Keeping colleagues informed and energised is a priority. Coupled with a Circus Street newsletter, employees attend quarterly town hall gatherings, where the leadership team provides performance updates, as well as discussing exciting projects and team news.

Colleagues enjoy six days per year dedicated to their personal development, ensuring their skills keep ahead of the ever-changing digital curve. As part of this initiative, they benefit from access to external mentors, as well as having the opportunity to discuss career progression goals at focus groups.

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Consultancy

Sustainable Energy First

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The company's "balance time" policy is a flexible working model that allows staff to balance their hours over a month, rather than having core hours. It allows people to rest, take time out with family or to exercise, and regain balance in their lives. Hours worked overtime can be used to take time off.

During a learning and development survey this year, staff asked for training in the energy industry and technical knowledge. They also wanted help with personal skills, including confidence, assertiveness and emotional intelligence. The company responded by running its first group coaching programme with an external partner.

Free breakfast, refreshment supplies, bike storage and changing facilities, pizza Fridays, a recreation floor and staff library, make Sustainable Energy First an outstanding place to work, the company says. Staff respond by looking after clients and the community with the same care for their wellbeing.

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Charity's

Aspire

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Locally-based employees get free membership to the leisure centre. Those further afield are offered a Zoom membership where they can take part in more than 30 fitness classes a week. Staff also get access to wellbeing awareness webinars on topics such as mental health and menopause.

All staff are in the running for colleague-nominated employee and team of the month awards. Individual winners get a voucher and the chance to go on to win employee of the year at the annual awards. These also include other accolades such as top fundraiser and volunteer of the year.

Employees are encouraged to discuss their development and training needs with their line manager at each annual performance review. These may include training to be a lifeguard, swimming teacher or gym instructor under the apprentice leisure assistant programme or executive development training for more senior staff.

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Construction & Engineering

Willmott Dixon

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Seventy-five per cent of employees are making lifestyle changes based on their results from a free annual workplace-based health check. Common themes that have emerged across the workforce have led to the company starting a monthly walking group and giving staff water bottles to encourage them to drink more.

As a thank you for hard work and loyalty, staff can access a £750 Personal Learning Fund after five years of service. They can spend it on learning a new skill, such as language and photography classes or other support. This could include fitness training or NCT classes to prepare them for a new baby.

The company’s Women’s Leadership programme, which includes mentoring and a course at Cambridge University, aims to create a pipeline of 150 female leaders in Willmott Dixon and its supply chain over the next 10 years. More than 30 women have benefitted so far, with more than half being promoted to senior leadership positions.

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Keech Hospice Care

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Placing a focus on personal growth, Keech Hospice care offer a wide range of development opportunities and regular training. As well as mandatory training the organisation also runs internal and external courses, as well as providing regular opportunities for staff to discuss their personal development needs.

Staff can look forward to fresh hot meals, sandwiches and snacks, thanks to Keech Hospice Care's excellent on-site catering facilities. Employee benefits also include a competitive salary with increments based on performance and training, as well as contribution pension scheme, childcare vouchers and free parking.

The hospice understands just how important it is to look after the mental wellbeing of its staff, and therefore has a dedicated support programme and an employee assistance programme which provides practical information, resources and confidential counselling to all staff and their families.

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Recruitment

Blue Arrow

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Employees enjoyed a gifted day off during October to mark mental health awareness month, openly sharing what they did to boost their wellbeing. This included long walks, duvet days and family time. In addition, all staff get a mindfulness app subscription and access to a full manager complement of Mental Health First Aiders.

An online social platform is the heart of company communication. As well as updates, it allows colleagues to get business-wide recognition and connect with colleagues across the UK. And an Employee Voice Champion Group feeds back to the MD and HR director about what the business is doing well and where it could improve.

New starters get a ‘riding the rollercoaster’ advice guide to help them prepare for their first three months, offering insight on common emotions – high and low – that a new job can bring. It encourages them to embrace positive thinking, be organised, set goals and invest in their own career development.

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What are companies doing with regards to 'Wellbeing'

What effect will focus on the 'Wellbeing' factor have?

Eton Bridge Partners

Energize Group

Creaseys

Cook Recruitment Group

Circus Street

Sustainable Energy First

Aspire

Willmott Dixon

Keech Hospice Care

Blue Arrow

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