My health is suffering because of my work
Stephensons Solicitors have offered counselling support to a number of employees who have needed assistance during difficult periods in their life. This has had the benefit of the employee feeling supported by the firm and reducing their time off work. They have also encouraged staff to put forward ideas for promoting employee wellbeing through the staff committee. As a result of these suggestions HR are currently looking to organise workplace blood donations, having already arranged discounted gym memberships. They are also putting together a proposal for an Employee Assistance Programme. They have previously arranged "wellbeing weeks", where staff have the opportunity to take part in such activities as smoking cessation clinics, work place blood pressure checks, talks about healthy eating, fruit baskets sent to each office, reflexology, Indian head massages etc. Flexible working is open to all staff members. Counselling support is available where required. Training has been provided for Managers in dealing with stress and how to spot early signs. Employees are encouraged to talk about their workloads in regular review meetings with Managers. Both temporary and permanent changes to working hours have been made for staff who are struggling with workplace stress, as well as reallocation of duties where appropriate.