BUSY FIXTURE LISTS keep employees on their toes at Coast & Country. The social-housing provider — which has 10,152 homes across the Tees Valley and northeast — has a number of sports clubs for its 529 staff. A squash league is the latest addition, on top of football tournaments and golf days. Spare tyres are given the heave-ho with the help of Coast & Country's weight-loss hypnosis sessions — also available to combat stress, phobias or anything else impacting people's home or work lives — and paid time off is provided for weight-loss surgery.There is even “laughter yoga” to release negative emotions, which the organisation says has improved personal efficiency and reduced in-team conflict. It all pays off with a fourth placing among the mid-size not-for-profit outfits for Wellbeing. Staff award Coast & Country the second-highest score (77% positive) for their job not interfering with home responsibilities. They are happy with the balance between domestic and work lives (74%, fouth) and do not spend too much time working (65%, third). Deadlines are realistic (69%) and employees know what is expected of them (78%, both top-five scores). www.coastandcountryhousing.org.uk
