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Hickory's Smokehouse

Hickory's continue to talk openly about mental health and mental wellbeing on The HUB, providing resources and support to any team members who need it. It also has an Employee Assistance Helpline available to all team members, and any team member facing financial hardship can apply for financial support through its Adversity Fund.
Hickory's uses reclaimed and recycled materials when building new restaurants, including heater batteries on the roof. Its napkins, blue roll and straws are made from recyclable materials and, in the kitchens, energy-saving technology captures waste heat and converts it into free hot water.
In 2021 Hickory's introduced its 'Spring Break' WhatsApp Groups, so that communication and updates could be sent directly to each venue. The groups also gave the team a platform to voice any questions, comments or ideas they had directly to their line managers and the People Team.
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TBAT Innovation

Wellbeing days can be taken by all staff at short notice, without an explanation. It allows them to unwind, destress, recharge and prioritise their mental health — without the requirement to book holiday or take a sick day.
An online "honesty box" gives staff the chance, remotely and anonymously, to raise concerns or make suggestions for the business to follow up on. Responses and actions are shared across the company.
The company's cycle-to-work scheme is used by 20% of employees and a bike shelter has been installed to support this initiative.
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Q5 Partners LLP

To minimise the toll the pandemic was taking on staff, they were given an extra three days' leave at Christmas. Q5 has also increasingly allowed staff to take unpaid leave and sabbaticals, plus the chance to buy an extra week off.
A critical illness policy pays 80% of a Q5-er's base salary if they are not be able to work. The policy comes with other benefits such as sessions with a therapist or physiotherapist. The company also offers a top-of-the-range private medical insurance scheme.
During lockdown Hannah’s bootcamp took place via Zoom as a way of connecting people around a physical activity. The consultancy also staged an “Olympics” between the consultant and senior consultant communities and many team members took part.
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Orion Electrotech

Office layouts have been reorganised so that senior staff work in an open-plan setting. The move ensures that they continually interact with other employees and creates the sense that everyone is involved in the day-to-day working of the company.
"The beating heart of our business is our people. They are Orion and represent everything that Orion stands for. Therefore, employee engagement is central to our business decisions as we strive to build an environment that our employees both admire and flourish within," says director Ross Benham.
Staff with two or more years' service can take up either free health insurance or gym membership. Employees who are off sick continue to receive full pay, removing the stress caused by a drop in income.
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Golden Lane Housing

Recognised as a Mental Health Confident Employer by the Workplace Mental Health Charter CIC, colleagues are given access to the Mental Health Hub app featuring mindfulness sessions, CBT, Audio meditation, and emergency contact numbers. Mental Health Mondays were also introduced, led by Mental Health First Aiders who communicate educational and supportive information.
Through the use of Staff Circle colleagues can share anything the wish through “the kitchen” section, in place of chats over coffee in the office, where colleagues can discuss topics outside of work. The Staff Circle also has “The Source”, allowing the Board and Leaders to provide business updates to all colleagues.
GLH's development programme is given to all colleagues, featuring monthly mandatory training on topics such as GDPR, dispute resolution, and managing stress, to be completed in their weekly development time slot. Every 6 weeks check-ins are held with colleagues and their line managers, covering their development needs and any specialist training that may be required.
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Featurespace

Employees are each given access to an Employee Assistance Programme, a calendar of fitness classes and private medical cover through Vitality. Regular workshops provide great guidance on many mental wellbeing topics, and a reward scheme for physical activity was introduced to get colleagues moving.
Featurespace work hard to support many local businesses, from stocking their kitchens with local produce and providing tasty takeaway lunches for staff from local eateries. Where possible the company look to utilise up and coming small suppliers, who can really benefit from additional support which in turn helps provide different local employment opportunities.
Featurespace strives to constantly develop its people and promote from within wherever possible. The company encourages honest and open conversations when it comes to personal development goals, ensuring all team members have career development to strive for, whether that be into managerial positions or excelling in a more technical career path.
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Clarion

A programme of activities focuses on what employees say they want. Some of the most successful have included an annual company-wide team step challenge to get people moving and interactive sessions on topics such as menopause, personal safety, sleep, financial wellbeing and the effect of digital technology on mental health.
At last year's Clarion conference, staff were given two activities that focused on collaboration. They could perform a sketch, a song or some poetry, for example, to show how collaboration works at the firm. It demonstrated what was successful and where improvements could be made.
BeingCharitable, the firm's charity committee runs events, from virtual balloon races, wear red for the day, raffles and sweep stakes. Clarion has been corporate sponsor of the Jane Tomlinson 10k, in Leeds, for more than a decade. A team from the firm takes part.
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Port of Leith Housing Association

During the pandemic, managers held more frequent one-to-ones with staff to offer support and identify any further measures that might be taken to support wellbeing during the lockdowns. Some examples of actions taken include referring staff members to free counselling, providing information on mindfulness and other coping mechanisms, and altering workloads and objectives.
The association promotes an “open-door” approach to all members of the leadership and management teams. The chief executive, directors and managers attend team meetings across the organisation regularly. Discussion and focus groups are run, and shadowing and mentoring opportunities are offered to staff.
Funding of £150,000 was secured from the Scottish government to aid food poverty in the area. Food was distributed though a wide network of local organisations. The association topped up the amount by £57,000. It also ran a community engagement programme in Granton with Granton Gardeners.
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Breathe

A flexible working scheme, Breathe-flex, allows people to manage work and personal demands better. It has a positive impact on people being able to work in ways that suit them and it helps to reduce stress.
Breathe funds team-building and social events. Teams can decide what they want to do, ensuring that it is inclusive for all. Activities last year included pottery-painting, bowling, wreath-making and clay-pigeon shooting.
New initiatives at Breathe include a challenge-yourself scheme that supports people in doing something that stretches their comfort zone. A day per month has been allowed for personal development and no-meeting Fridays are a wellbeing initiative to help people manage work pressures and create some headspace time.
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Source Group International

Last year, SGI signed the Mental Health in Recruitment pledge, which committed it to driving change in how mental health is viewed and supported in the workplace. Employees take the lead in arranging fitness-focused activities through SGI Fitness Events, to boost physical and mental health. These include 10km runs and Tough Mudder challenges
The company supports three charities every year, such as Great Ormond Street Hospital and Meningitis Now. Last year, it raised over £6,000 through a range of events such as team runs, a Halloween event and sponsored virtual fundraisers.
Employee recognition plays a large role across the business, with individuals at all experience levels being recognised for their work and for sharing the company's values. Each month winners of the top-performer and best-improver awards are chosen across six categories.
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