Wellbeing

Prezzo Italian

Prezzo Italian fosters a "people-first culture" that encourages employees to grow and share in the brand's success. As a well-established UK brand, Prezzo is celebrated for its commitment to great food and service in a modern, vibrant setting. This culture makes every visit for guests, and every shift for staff, a rewarding experience.

Prezzo provides clear progression paths and a strong focus on training and development, which helps employees grow within the company. This commitment to personal development ensures that team members feel valued, can see a future with the brand, and are motivated to contribute their best.

Prezzo shows a strong commitment to employee wellbeing. By creating a supportive and dynamic workplace, the company ensures its staff feel cared for and respected. This focus on wellbeing contributes to a positive environment where team members can thrive and feel like they belong.

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Danske Bank

This year, Danske Bank’s wellbeing theme is mental health delivered through the ‘Your Self Care’ programme. With extensive colleague support, it includes the launch of mental health toolkits; a new people leader workshop, mental health leading from the front; partnering with Benenden with webinars, location visits to share information on resources and offer one-to-one support.

Danske Bank’s Learning at Work Week was open to all colleagues and consisted of 14 top-quality sessions and inspirational speakers. With a mixture of external and internal speakers, Danske Bank colleagues focused on the central theme ‘Winning in the Marketplace’ and explored skills such as AI, Relationship Management, customer insights and focused on external perspectives.

Danske Bank is committed to making a positive social impact in Northern Ireland. Through community engagement it supports the next generation with a focus on financial education and employability skills, with programmes including Money Smart Financial Education. It also has a dedicated charity partner, Include Youth, and has raised over £100,000 through colleague fundraising.

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BetterYou

At BetterYou, managers undergo a four and a half month formal management training programme to ensure they provide the best support for their teams. Regular meetings, performance reviews, and open communication lines between managers and team members foster trust and care within the team.

BetterYou champions team spirit and camaraderie. Regular themed office lunches, dart board tournaments, and team lunches off-site help foster a strong sense of belonging and fun within the team.

The company takes the wellbeing of its employees seriously. From providing regular office massages to hosting mental health workshops and discussions, BetterYou ensures a balanced work-life environment. The company also promotes physical health with initiatives like magnesium water fridges and fresh fruit availability.

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Health & Social Care

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CyberLab

Employees at CyberLab are provided with clear learning milestones and career development opportunities. The Sales Salary Ladders, for instance, offers a framework of competencies and achievements that can be met in exchange for salary increases.

CyberLab prioritises the mental and physical wellbeing of its employees. This is seen through the availability of mental health first aiders, the Employee Assistance Programme scheme for counselling, the wellbeing day, and the flexible benefits package that promotes health.

CyberLab's 'Engage' platform allows employees to 'praise' their colleagues, with every praise resulting in a £1 donation to a chosen charity. The company also participates in events like 'Movember', raising £1500 in funds for causes such as men's health.

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Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

IOSH supports employees' professional development, offering paid time off for study and funding course fees. Upon completion, employees receive a salary increase and a development plan, aiding career progression.

IOSH promotes a supportive environment, with managers receiving resilience training and access to mental health resources. This fosters an atmosphere of trust and care, ensuring managers are equipped to support their teams effectively.

IOSH takes a proactive approach to employee wellbeing, offering chair yoga sessions, a mindfulness programme, and menopause support. These initiatives help to balance work and home life and mitigate the impact of stress on personal health.

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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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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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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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Wellbeing Matters

Prezzo Italian

Danske Bank

BetterYou

CyberLab

Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH)

JSS

Utilize Plc

Alexandra Palace

Career Connect

Consultiv Utilities Ltd

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