The Best Companies ‘Special Award’ for Wellbeing is presented to one organisation in each size category that have implemented a creative approach – or particularly effective application of initiatives – to positively impact all aspects of their employees’ health. This award reflects the commitment these organisations have made to investing in their culture by putting their people first.
Benefits support employees to "live life well", by making life more affordable, prioritising mental and physical wellbeing and, finding work-life balance. Initiatives in place include confidential face-to-face and online support for grief and probate, and counselling sessions.
Consultiv Utilities' offers an employee wellbeing 'hub', providing resources and information to support employees' mental and physical health. These resources range from workout videos and healthy living advice, to mindfulness exercises and mental health support.
Softwire launched a disability/mental health spotlight, sharing Q&As from employees who have a disability. The aim was to help reduce stigma, start conversations, and give the wider company insights into what it's like working at Softwire with a disability.
Financial health is taken seriously at RoadChef, offering employees access to 'Wagestream', a platform that gives people more power over their pay, including the ability to draw down wages early to reduce stress and anxiety.
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Softwire launched a disability/mental health spotlight, sharing Q&As from employees who have a disability.
The aim was to help reduce stigma, start conversations, and give the wider company insights into what it's like working at Softwire with a disability.
Continuous improvement is one of The Landmark London’s key company behaviour and is ingrained within their culture. They believe that an employees’ journey should be enriching and memorable.
Softwire launched a disability/mental health spotlight, sharing Q&As from employees who have a disability.
The aim was to help reduce stigma, start conversations, and give the wider company insights into what it's like working at Softwire with a disability.
Continuous improvement is one of The Landmark London’s key company behaviour and is ingrained within their culture. They believe that an employees’ journey should be enriching and memorable.
Softwire launched a disability/mental health spotlight, sharing Q&As from employees who have a disability.
The aim was to help reduce stigma, start conversations, and give the wider company insights into what it's like working at Softwire with a disability.
Continuous improvement is one of The Landmark London’s key company behaviour and is ingrained within their culture. They believe that an employees’ journey should be enriching and memorable.
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We shortlist for this award using the information you provide us about your people and culture in your cultural insights when you undertake a survey. We ask questions relating to the unique initiatives or policies that you have in place relating to ‘Wellbeing’, allowing us to identify those showing a genuine commitment to embedding good practice and policies in this area.
Shortlisted companies’ answers are reviewed by an independent judging panel, who select the winning organisations in each size category. The winners are revealed during an annual ceremony each November, in conjunction with the publication of the Best Companies to Work For List each year.
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