Wellbeing Matters

Vision Critical encourage their employees to be active by providing bike racks, a free gym onsite and subsidised yoga sessions and massage - along with shower facilities. The company have changed to a Medical insurance plan that provides rewards and discounts for living a healthy and active lifestyle and actively encourages staff to take time out to rest and relax.

Vision Critical encourage their employees to be active by providing bike racks, a free gym onsite and subsidised yoga sessions and massage - along with shower facilities. The company have changed to a Medical insurance plan that provides rewards and discounts for living a healthy and active lifestyle and actively encourages staff to take time out to rest and relax.

The recent sales conference, involved almost all staff from ShP. A BBQ was backed up by a range of wine, PIMMS and beers and all enjoyed the evening to the early hours. Staff based at home, office based and warehouse all had a great time together and many chatted and conversed with people that they do not on a daily basis due to work requirements. All agreed it was great to find out things about people that you would not know outside of these events. This culminated in the presentation of iPads to staff for that sales period.

Staff within the sales room spend alot of their day on the telephone making and receiving calls. It was decided that as they have headsets it was encouraged for them to leave their desks and walk round the building. They were provided with pedometers to show just how far they had walked. Rewards were given for distance as the longer you walked should equate to time on the phone. This was received well by all.

At ACPO Criminal Records Office, when staff return after a long period of sickness, they refer them to Occupational Health. For any staff who disclose they have problems at home that may impact their work, the organisation offers them the assistance of the Employee Support Line. Where necessary, they also make reasonable adjustments to enable them to work effectively.

At ACPO Criminal Records Office, when staff return after a long period of sickness, they refer them to Occupational Health. For any staff who disclose they have problems at home that may impact their work, the organisation offers them the assistance of the Employee Support Line. Where necessary, they also make reasonable adjustments to enable them to work effectively.

The Book People award those who are nominated by any colleague for having made a difference or going above and beyond. The organisation give £50 in vouchers; this is usually presented to the individual at one of the company's events. The Book People have also introduced a certificate of achievement to support this award.

The Book People's HR Department facilitate a Wellbeing Week' where the company encourages people to get involved in site activities to raise awareness of wellbeing matters. Past events have included dancing, yoga, healthy food options, massage and facials, a 'walks and talks' challenge with pedometers to measure the walkers who achieved the most miles throughout the week. The company have also funded Weight Watchers type programmes in-house to encourage healthy eating.

Managers at Retirement Villages use action plans and discuss targets with their staff teams and feedback information to senior managers. Managers also recognise individuals at local level - this may be as simple as at the end of a shift just saying thank you. Regional Managers check to ensure that managers are completing appraisals and supervisions on a regular basis.

Managers at Retirement Villages use action plans and discuss targets with their staff teams and feedback information to senior managers. Managers also recognise individuals at local level - this may be as simple as at the end of a shift just saying thank you. Regional Managers check to ensure that managers are completing appraisals and supervisions on a regular basis.

An open and caring attitude of the company to staff health, welfare, safety and care. Avidity IP do the basic things very well (as an office based business), such as the office environment, facilities and ergonomics (seating, IT equipment, ergonomics). Also their policy of keeping capacity always reduces stress on employees. Some of the smaller things which are done every day include: Methodical office and kitchen cleaning, decontamination of door handles and work surfaces, thorough kitchen cleaning. Additionally the company provide annual Eye checks and care, and Flu Jabs.

Bonus based on profit performance of the firm.

Funds are matched up to £100 per employee per year and Nippon Gohsei attend Community liaison meetings.

Summary of employees benefits and salary info issued on an annual basis plus recognition bonus or gift, thank you letters, etc.

Once a month, they host a Friday get together, which is organised by a trainee or newly qualified solicitor which the firm pays for. In addition, they also hold a summer party. All employees along with their partners/spouses are invited and all food and drink is free. Each year the firm also organises a pantomime, where a venue and performing theatre company are hired to present a pantomime. Clients, employees and their families are all invited. Specific teams or departments frequently go out together to celebrate a specific event whether of a personal or professional nature.

Once a month, they host a Friday get together, which is organised by a trainee or newly qualified solicitor which the firm pays for. In addition, they also hold a summer party. All employees along with their partners/spouses are invited and all food and drink is free. Each year the firm also organises a pantomime, where a venue and performing theatre company are hired to present a pantomime. Clients, employees and their families are all invited. Specific teams or departments frequently go out together to celebrate a specific event whether of a personal or professional nature.

Assistance is offered via North Staffs Quit Smoking service to those who wish to stop. There are training courses for managers, self help CD available for employees to help manage stress and Cholesterol/glucose screening sessions organised for those staff who wish to have them. Additionally health information is available on the staff intranet, evoice. Health screening days are provided for osteoporosis, arterial stiffness assessment and healthy prostate is available. Lunchtime yoga classes are also offered to staff.

Progression through salary grades and additional leave linked to five years service are provided to reward staff for their efforts. In addition to this the Council also have the employee recognition scheme.