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Wellbeing Matters

Poor wellbeing impacts performance and how valued employees feel. Supporting balance and reducing stress keeps employees engaged and productive.
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STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners)

STEP champions continuous learning, providing study and training opportunities, and sponsoring relevant professional memberships, enhancing skills utilisation and creating advancement opportunities.
STEP offers a competitive total rewards package, including pay, flexible working, and a generous holiday allowance, making employees feel valued and treated fairly.
STEP prioritises employee wellbeing, offering comprehensive medical care, wellbeing benefits, and resources to support both physical and mental health, balancing work-life pressures effectively.
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Not For Profit Body's
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Yorkshire Sport Foundation

Yorkshire Sport Foundation places great emphasis on team spirit and inclusivity. The organisation encourages social interaction with team away days, physical challenges, catch-up days, and regular social outings. This not only promotes a sense of belonging but also ensures that work is fun and engaging.
Yorkshire Sport Foundation has a dedicated wellbeing team that promotes a culture of health and wellness among employees. The organisation conducts regular wellbeing surveys and provides mental health support, including Mental Health First Aiders, demonstrating a robust commitment to employee wellbeing.
Yorkshire Sport Foundation is dedicated to giving back to society. Through the Department for Education Opening School Facilities programme, they distributed £1.1m to schools across South and West Yorkshire, making physical activity facilities accessible to local communities. The organisation also hosts events, supports awards, and delivers community projects, reinforcing its commitment to societal wellbeing.
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Eagle Eye Solutions

Managers at Eagle Eye Solutions receive extensive support, including 1:1 coaching and access to mental health resources. They are also encouraged to participate in the "Purple Leaders" program, further enhancing their leadership capabilities.
Eagle Eye Solutions rewards employees based on company performance and values-aligned behaviour. Its Flexi Leave scheme allows conversion of unused sick leave into extra annual leave, demonstrating fair treatment.
Eagle Eye Solutions prioritises employee wellbeing through initiatives like certified mental health first aid training, access to the Headspace app, and comprehensive health assessments for employees over 40.
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The Regenda Group

The Regenda Group encourages team spirit through events like the Dragon Boat Race. This fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie among staff. Verbal communication and collaboration are highly valued, strengthening team dynamics.
The group prioritises employee wellbeing, offering mental health awareness training and wellbeing workshops. These initiatives focus on resilience, nutrition, sleep, posture, and exercise, ensuring a healthy work environment.
The Regenda Group's leadership, including the CEO, advocates for customer centricity, high performance, and open communication. Regular face-to-face briefings keep employees updated, fostering an environment of transparency and trust.
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Housing Associations
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Zuto

Zuto recognises and rewards employees' contributions through the Above and Beyond Award. Additionally, managers have the power to recognise standout Zutonites with personalised gifts and public acknowledgment, ensuring employees feel fairly treated.
Zuto prioritises the wellbeing of its employees, providing access to mental health first aiders, the NHS-trusted Thrive app, and discounted gym memberships. The annual Wellbeing Week promotes physical and mental wellness, reducing work-related stress and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Zuto is committed to giving back to the community, partnering with Forever Manchester for various fundraising and volunteering opportunities. The company also supports local community groups through its named £50,000 annual fund, reinforcing its commitment to corporate social responsibility.
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Williams

The Williams Academy, revamped in 2021, focuses on upskilling and developing Line Managers and Assistant Managers. This initiative has led to numerous promotions, indicating a clear path for advancement.
Williams encourages open communication and collaboration through the Business Improvement Group (BIG). This group fosters team spirit and a sense of belonging as employees across all levels can contribute ideas to enhance the workplace.
Williams, in partnership with the Rainy Day Trust, provides financial support, education, and grants, along with mental health support. The company also encourages employees to be trained as Mental Health First Aiders.
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Trafford Council

Along with physical and mental health, the council helps to support the financial health of its staff. The government's Money and Pensions Service delivered a lunch-and-learn session on financial wellbeing and a session of sensible borrowing was delivered with Stop Loan Sharks.
Staff demonstrating the council's "epic" values are recognised at bi-monthly EPIC Star awards, which are judged by heads of service, and individuals are recognised by their corporate director. The yearly Time to Shine events are lead and sponsored by senior leadership teams and the awards categories are centred around the values.
The council runs an EPIC management programme alongside micro-learns, to allow managers to grow and develop, but it also provides them with health and wellbeing training covering topics such as active working, menopause for managers and workplace adjustments. New and aspiring managers can attend its LEAP into Leadership programme, which was developed with Salford College.
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Toyota (GB)

At Toyota (GB), managers are equipped to support their teams through the Management Development Programme. This programme nurtures a supportive environment, fostering trust and care between managers and their teams.
The 'budget for fun' initiative at Toyota (GB) is a great example of promoting team spirit. By encouraging teams to engage in activities unrelated to work, it fosters a sense of belonging and fun within the team.
Toyota (GB) takes employee wellbeing seriously. From Wellbeing Passports and access to the Unmind tool, to the provision of a Wellbeing Ambassador and Mental Health First Aiders, the company ensures a balanced work-life environment for its workforce.
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Thomas Carroll Group

The 'Thomas Carroll Academy' fast-tracks employee development, offering clear career paths and the opportunity to gain a chartered qualification. The company also supports employees in gaining qualifications and provides financial rewards upon completion.
The 'TC&Me' platform keeps employees informed about various wellbeing issues. The company also encourages participation in physical activities, such as the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge, to promote physical and mental health. The hybrid working policy further supports a balance between work and home life.
Thomas Carroll's charitable trust supports local individuals and causes. The company also participates in community initiatives such as the Christmas PJ appeal and the Aviva Broker Community Fund Award, reflecting its commitment to giving back to society.
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Insurance
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Thakeham

Thakeham funds and encourages all employees to attend a regular health screening through Nuffield health. The organisation has trained Mental Health First Aiders and champions and also provides access to an in house counsellor at no cost for employees. They can see the counsellor in the office, via teams/zoom or at her practice off site.

The leadership team uses a range of channels and digital to share information and encourage feedback from employees. The CEO and CSO shares regular video messages. The videos are unscripted to maintain authenticity. The videos are easily accessible on smart devices and all comms activity then comes together in its weekly newsletter to all staff.

The organisation has implemented technology so that people can join team and board meetings remotely and in person at the same time. Thakeham also has a working group covering all departments who meet every 2-3 months to discuss ideas, thoughts and suggestions that are fed back to senior leadership so that actions can be implemented.

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