Wellbeing

JSS

Managers at JSS ensures every employee feels supported, trusted, and cared for. Regular one-on-one meetings and performance reviews provide clear feedback and ensure each employee's needs and concerns are addressed.

JSS is committed to maintaining a balance between work and personal life, ensuring the wellbeing of its employees. The company prioritises regular communication and consistent recognition, which in turn reduces stress and promotes a healthy work environment.

The company has two distinct programmes for development to promote personal growth and utilise the skills of its employees. Focusing on psychology and behaviour, and operational guidance, employees are encouraged to seek improvement and advancement opportunities.

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Utilize Plc

Utilize’s Private Healthcare encourages staff to look after their well-being in many ways. It offers discounted gym memberships, discounts on fitness trackers and activewear, and free health checks. It also offers free annual subscriptions to wellness mobile apps such as Headspace and discounted spa breaks.

Each team in the business is given a quarterly budget to spend on a social outings. Previously, teams have been on dinners, lunches and brunches, spa days, Airsoft, Go Karting, Top Golf and even a rage room! The organisation actively encourages departments to team up, so that people get to spend time with different people.

Utilize supports and promotes employee growth and development in various ways, providing regular feedback to help employees identify their strengths, areas for improvement, and career goals. This is called the One Page Plan held every quarter. Employees are encouraged to pursue their interests and passions and to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

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Technology

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Alexandra Palace

Alexandra Palace provides its employees with a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including: eyecare and glasses reimbursement; free flu jabs; access to Validium, the Employee Assistance Programme that provides a free, confidential 24-hour counselling and advisory service; free staff meals when working on events; and subsidised weekly fitness classes.

All employees can enjoy discounts at the onsite cafes, restaurants, and bars with their staff pass. Every Friday, employees receive 50% off at the Pheonix Bar & Kitchen. Employees can also apply for free tickets to events and backstage bar passes.

Alexandra Palace brings its people together every year for its annual summer and Christmas parties. It further runs ‘Friyay socials’ and a number of crafting, music, and exercise groups that all staff are encouraged to join.

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Career Connect

Career Connect are an accredited Professional Development Centre, recognised by awarding bodies OCR, City & Guilds and ILM. It runs "Inspiring Leaders" workshops twice a year to give staff an insight into the role of a manager and encourage internal progression routes and promotion for its staff.

As a charity, Career Connect encourages its teams to support other charities. Over the last year, its teams have organised: foodbank and toiletries collections, delivering parcels of essential supplies to local homeless charities; Macmillan bake sales; and a Save the Children Christmas Jumper fundraiser.

Career Connect runs a wellbeing campaign twice a year. The objective is to encourage its people to try out different activities that boost their health and wellbeing. Staff were given paid time off to participate in the activities of their choice. This included physical and mental activities such as exercise, yoga, and baking.

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KERB

KERB offers a company bonus scheme based on profit, impact, and engagement, and provides sales and target incentives. The "you've nailed it" award recognises those who go above and beyond with an annual, all-expenses-paid incentive trip, such as the upcoming trip to Copenhagen.

KERB supports physical and mental health through Private Medical Insurance, a medical cash plan, and ClassPass. The Hospitality Action EAP provides confidential support, while a Mental Health committee organises initiatives, and there are 27 trained mental health first aiders.

All line managers have been through an external strategic leadership training programme, focusing on key areas like strategy, professional management, and commercial leadership. This investment in their leaders ensures a high standard of guidance and support for the entire team.

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Consultiv Utilities Ltd

Consultiv Utilities offers its employees access to Vitality health, dental, vision, and hearing insurance, ensures its people can access premium healthcare services. Furthermore, its Employee Assistance Program offers a range of support, from mental health counselling to finance and legal advice. These benefits demonstrate the organisation’s firm belief in comprehensive employee wellbeing.

Consultiv Utilities offers uncapped commission schemes which provide an infinite earning potential based on performance. Additionally, its bonus schemes are designed to celebrate not only individual achievements but also team and company success. These include monthly and yearly incentives based on personal, team, and company-wide targets, stirring collective responsibility and shared success.

The organisation encourages employee volunteers to support local charities and community programmes. It offers logistical and financial support to staff who participate in the Great North Run, and it has members of staff competing in Total Warrior. On average it raises and donates between £4000 to £4500 a month.

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Utilities

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MWH Treatment

MWH Treatment supports employee development through regular 'Let's Talk' conversations, a structured Graduate and Apprenticeship scheme, and a comprehensive catalogue of courses. The company's job family structure and competency development initiative provide clear career progression paths.

The organisations prioritises employee wellbeing through various innovative initiatives, including the HSE Stress Indicator Tool, "Rate my Wellbeing" app, and ActivSHEQ assessments. The company's EAP provides 24/7 online counselling and resources for self-managed wellbeing, ensuring comprehensive support.

MWH Treatment actively contributes to society through various community and charity initiatives. From building a sensory garden for a local primary school to supporting local charities and animal sanctuaries, the company's commitment to giving back is evident.

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Opus Technology

Opus Technology does a family Christmas event each year where it purchases gifts for all the employees’ children, arranges a Santa and decorates the offices with Christmas decorations and games. Employees bring their families together for an afternoon of family fun with some added treats along the way, creating a sense of community amongst them.

Fully funded companywide social events take place three times per year, including interactive team building activities such as The Cube which bring employees together and help staff to get to know people outside of their immediate teams. Regular social events are also organised by departments across the organisation and encourage staff to build personal relationships.

Opus Technology continues to support Polar Bear International and the Kenya tree planting initiative. It has also recently donated £1700 to the Samson Centre, £2500 to Ukraine charities, £2000 to Turkey earthquake relief charities, and £2000 to Save the Children – raised through Christmas Jumper days.

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Business Services

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The Tank Museum Ltd

The Museum promotes growth through schemes like the Workshop apprenticeship, providing opportunities for hands-on experience and recognised qualifications. It also offers external management training annually for potential managers.

The Museum fosters team spirit through initiatives like mixed departmental training days and social events. Its commitment to cross-departmental communication strengthens the sense of belonging among the employees.

The Museum is committed to employee wellbeing, offering an EAP service and health cash plan scheme. It also hosts regular health and wellbeing events, recognising the importance of work-life balance.

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Harpenden Building Society

Harpenden Building Society encourages a strong team spirit. It hosts get-togethers like popular quiz nights and an end-of-year awards event, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among employees.

The society provides wellbeing support via a free employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, paid compassionate leave, and counselling support. It also offers flexible working arrangements to maintain work-life balance.

Regular business updates are shared by the Executive Committee, outlining the Society's plans, progress, and performance.

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Wellbeing Matters

JSS

Utilize Plc

Alexandra Palace

Career Connect

KERB

Consultiv Utilities Ltd

MWH Treatment

Opus Technology

The Tank Museum Ltd

Harpenden Building Society

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