Recognising and showcasing those that have
excelled in the area of Wellbeing

The Best Companies ‘Special Award’ for Wellbeing is given to one organisation in each size category annually to reflect a creative approach – or particularly good application of initiatives – to positively impact all aspects of their employees’ health.

We shortlist for the 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 initiatives or policies in place that relate to ‘Wellbeing’, which allows us to identify those showing a genuine commitment to embedding good practice and policies in this area.

Shortlisted companies’ answers are anonymised and reviewed by an independent judging panel, who select the winning organisation in each category.

Winners are then revealed during an annual ceremony each November, in conjunction with the publication of the final League Table of the Best Companies to Work For each year.

The 2022 winners in focus...

The winners of the Wellbeing Special Award in 2022 demonstrated that honesty, communication, and care were the things that resonated with their employees the most.

In the small category, winners Daemon Solutions Group put together a wellbeing plan, which is reviewed and progressed in bi-weekly meetings to ensure the are hitting every milestone in their action plan. They work with specialist wellbeing providers Vitality and Unum to offer sessions on progressive wellbeing behaviours. They take time to acknowledge and share practices that work for our colleagues to promote a variety of wellness benefits.

For Journey Further, winners in the mid-sized category, they take a values-led approach to wellbeing and challenge themselves to always be open and together. By integrating the value of culture, they encourage open communications around wellbeing topics and promote work-life balance, mental health, drop-in clinics, private medical care, 24/7 access to HR as well as a number of other initiatives aimed at improving their employees lives.

In the big category, Softwire is leading the way by providing its employees with incredible health and life insurance. This insurance isn't just limited to the employees but is extended to their partners and children under the age of 21. Softwire has also provided its staff with access to professional therapy sessions to help them with any issues they maybe facing outside of work.

For Admiral, winners in the large category, supporting colleague wellbeing in the workplace is fundamental to their culture and the success of their colleagues. They launched an initiative to train all HR Executives and wellbeing personnel to become qualified Mental Aid First aiders and there is an "I Need Help" button on the intranet where confidential support is provided the same day. This is in addition to other successful initiatives they have integrated, from meditation classes to their Parental Leave Coaching programme.