Wellbeing - How employees feel about stress, pressure at work and life balance
The Wellbeing factor is closely linked with Fair Deal. If the scores for Fair Deal are low, the first place we’d recommend you look is Wellbeing.
If Wellbeing is also low, it may be that employees are being worked too hard and feel they are not being fairly remunerated for it.
The chief executive holds virtual All Company Update meetings twice a month to stay in touch with team members across 1E's locations around the world. All managers have been encouraged to increase their interactions with colleagues and hold more frequent team meetings using video.
A new company event called Lightning Speed was accompanied by a gift box for each employee, including a 1E hoodie and socks and a chilli plant kit. The event included a motivational speaker, employee awards and presentations on company strategy. It was so successful it will now be held annually.
The company has made it a priority to encourage staff to take breaks, and blocks out time in all employee calendars to reinforce the point. Health and wellbeing workshops, run by external providers, are given. Flexible working is available for all employees.
Utilita's My Dev scheme gives people control of their own personal development. Staff members who identify an opportunity to learn and develop can complete an online card which they talk through with their manager, who puts the development plan into action.
Utilita collaborated with Solent Mind to deliver a virtual mental wellbeing roadshow in May 2020. Staff attended workshops on how to manage stress and sleep better. The company has also held Pandemic Burnout workshops with tips on surviving a challenging year.
The company has donated £50,000 from its levy to support good causes. Utilita has signed up to The Prinice's Trust Million Makers fundraising competition with an online auction and sponsored TikTok dance challenge called Pay as You Go –Gos. Utilita recycles its IT equipment where possible and sends no waste to landfill.
Ahead of a gradual return to the office, Olive has sent out survival packs containing a branded drinks bottle, face mask, branded hand sanitiser, Vitamin C and Zinc tablets and two packs of jellybeans – inside an Olive-branded canvas bag saying “Thanks for being awesome”.
Furloughed workers have been encouraged to complete product and technical training to enhance their skills and a number of people have achieved qualifications in the past year. Talent mapping across the business helps all employees to see where their role fits in and work towards new goals.
Everyone has access to a personal trainer to get fit – as well as free weekly Zumba and Pilates classes. For those who need extra support, Olive provides a professional counselling service. The business has offered flexibility to working parents and carers with extra responsibilities.
Vision Critical encourage their employees to be active by providing bike racks, a free gym onsite and subsidised yoga sessions and massage - along with shower facilities. The company have changed to a Medical insurance plan that provides rewards and discounts for living a healthy and active lifestyle and actively encourages staff to take time out to rest and relax.
Vision Critical encourage their employees to be active by providing bike racks, a free gym onsite and subsidised yoga sessions and massage - along with shower facilities. The company have changed to a Medical insurance plan that provides rewards and discounts for living a healthy and active lifestyle and actively encourages staff to take time out to rest and relax.
Vision Critical held their Summer Picnic on the 3rd of July from 1pm until late. The picnic was held on Clapham Common and the day involved a picnic lunch with drinks, team events and games to have fun and also team building across departments. It is a celebration of all of the hard work and effort from the entire team over the past year - it is an opportunity for the company to say thank you and for the employees to enjoy some fun and social time together away from the office.
The recent sales conference, involved almost all staff from ShP. A BBQ was backed up by a range of wine, PIMMS and beers and all enjoyed the evening to the early hours. Staff based at home, office based and warehouse all had a great time together and many chatted and conversed with people that they do not on a daily basis due to work requirements. All agreed it was great to find out things about people that you would not know outside of these events. This culminated in the presentation of iPads to staff for that sales period.
Staff within the sales room spend alot of their day on the telephone making and receiving calls. It was decided that as they have headsets it was encouraged for them to leave their desks and walk round the building. They were provided with pedometers to show just how far they had walked. Rewards were given for distance as the longer you walked should equate to time on the phone. This was received well by all.
The recent sales conference, involved almost all staff from ShP. A BBQ was backed up by a range of wine, PIMMS and beers and all enjoyed the evening to the early hours. Staff based at home, office based and warehouse all had a great time together and many chatted and conversed with people that they do not on a daily basis due to work requirements. All agreed it was great to find out things about people that you would not know outside of these events. This culminated in the presentation of iPads to staff for that sales period.
At ACPO Criminal Records Office, when staff return after a long period of sickness, they refer them to Occupational Health. For any staff who disclose they have problems at home that may impact their work, the organisation offers them the assistance of the Employee Support Line. Where necessary, they also make reasonable adjustments to enable them to work effectively.
At ACPO Criminal Records Office, when staff return after a long period of sickness, they refer them to Occupational Health. For any staff who disclose they have problems at home that may impact their work, the organisation offers them the assistance of the Employee Support Line. Where necessary, they also make reasonable adjustments to enable them to work effectively.
The organisation allows all employees to take 2 days per annum to volunteer for local community projects. ACPO has assisted the local school with their reading and core skills programme, they have cleared areas of scrubland and have worked in nature reserves and planted trees. This is an extremely valuable experience for staff and ensures that the organisation gives back to their local community.
The Book People award those who are nominated by any colleague for having made a difference or going above and beyond. The organisation give £50 in vouchers; this is usually presented to the individual at one of the company's events. The Book People have also introduced a certificate of achievement to support this award.
The Book People's HR Department facilitate a Wellbeing Week' where the company encourages people to get involved in site activities to raise awareness of wellbeing matters. Past events have included dancing, yoga, healthy food options, massage and facials, a 'walks and talks' challenge with pedometers to measure the walkers who achieved the most miles throughout the week. The company have also funded Weight Watchers type programmes in-house to encourage healthy eating.
The Book People offer employees recycling opportunities and a cycle to work scheme.
Managers at Retirement Villages use action plans and discuss targets with their staff teams and feedback information to senior managers. Managers also recognise individuals at local level - this may be as simple as at the end of a shift just saying thank you. Regional Managers check to ensure that managers are completing appraisals and supervisions on a regular basis.
Managers at Retirement Villages use action plans and discuss targets with their staff teams and feedback information to senior managers. Managers also recognise individuals at local level - this may be as simple as at the end of a shift just saying thank you. Regional Managers check to ensure that managers are completing appraisals and supervisions on a regular basis.
Each location has a manager/s who are responsible for the running of their village. Employees are involved in regular meetings with their managers where ideas and feedback are exchanged and then acted upon. Each location has a different approach to gaining feedback from staff. Managers then share what is happening in their location at the monthly Regional Meetings with Senior Managers.
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