I am happy with the balance between my work and home life
In a staff attitude survey in 2008, employees informed South Tyneside Homes that they wanted to see the company improve health within the workplace and provide more support around health promotion. In 2009 they undertook a comprehensive 'Staff Health Needs Assessment' with all staff which highlighted that, amongst other things, they wanted the opportunity to have personal health checks, provide support for smoking, the use of an on-site gym, and to make the workplace safer and reduce the number of accidents. The survey allowed staff to have a voice in well-being initiatives and provided the basis for the companies strategy and direction over the following three years. As a result, they have built a free staff gym, which now has over 25% of our staff holding membership. Smoking cessation sessions are held weekly in the workplace with specialist advisors to support staff in quitting. In addition, every member of staff is encouraged to undergo a full NHS Health Check every year within work time and this has led to several staff becoming aware of an unrecognised health condition.