About 1st CENTRAL

What is it like to work for 1st CENTRAL

Wellbeing

67% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

The company offered taster sessions in Yoga, Meditation and Stress Management during a wellbeing week. They work closely with external providers to provide training on how to quickly identify and deal with stress. They utilise the HSE Stress Assessment Questionnaire and offer support like Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Fun Central provides a welcome relief and raises money for their nominated charity. Dress down days and social occasions help towards maintaining a sense of wellbeing.

67% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

My Team

85% of staff agreed:

People in my team go out of their way to help me

The company host events throughout the year to encourage teamwork like work shadowing, activities run during values week, mentoring, internal newsletters, charity volunteering. Fun Central is the company’s sports & social committee organising activities such as quiz nights, barbecues and fundraising events such as an abseil which raised over £2,000.

85% of staff agreed:

People in my team go out of their way to help me

Giving Something Back

94% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

The company volunteers in the community and raises money for their charity, St Peter & St James Hospice via events and activities. They work with local colleges for work experience and support The Girls’ Network which is a local charity supporting girls from low socio-economic backgrounds. They also financially support community events.

94% of staff agreed:

My organisation encourages charitable activities

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Pensions

Companies offering a final salary, non-contributory pension scheme or one in which the employer puts in at least three times
Development

Non work related training supported
Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to staff