PUTTING WELFARE FIRST

If the last few years have taught us anything, it is that we need to be kinder to ourselves and find a way to balance all areas of our lives. Did you know that the cost of poor mental health to employers has increased, up to £56 billion in 202021? With this being more prevalent than ever, it’s always a good time to look into what your company is doing (and what it can do) to help its employees with their health and wellbeing.

Whyfield is a company that puts focus into the health and wellbeing of its employees, in turn increasing employee engagement and productivity.

We hold a wellbeing pledge with our team, within which we state the initiatives we have in place to ensure our team are looked after and have the support they need. Just some of these include:

• A duvet day - a once-a-year ‘get out of jail free’ card where you can take an additional day off without notice.

• A health and wellbeing events schedule - including self-defense classes, outdoor sports and activity sessions, nutrition workshops, and adventure days.

• A social events calendar - anything from cocktail nights to go-karting.

• Comprehensive health care cover.

• An in-office exercise bike-desk – perfect for working ‘on the go’.

• A ‘rescue box’ (containing various remedies for common illnesses, feminine hygiene products, and more).

• Mental health awareness and first aid training for staff members.

• And many more.

Our most recent, and most positively impactful, initiative is the four-day working week. Putting this in place was a massive shift for the company, but has enabled us to open for longer for our clients whilst giving our employees a whole extra day off per week. What better way to increase your work-life balance?