Builders merchant group Travis Perkins plc, has announced a new two-year partnership with Lighthouse, the construction charity which provides free 24/7 emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support for construction workers and their families. This partnership will help the Group shine a spotlight on the importance of prioritising mental health, both …
Read More »Encon doubles mental health first aiders
The Encon Group has announced it has invested in the mental wellbeing of its staff by doubling its team of qualified Mental Health First Aiders from 10 to 21. The training course was hosted at The Encon Academy in Chorley and delivered by Stress Matters. The session, accredited by MHFA …
Read More »Covers Chichester donates materials to outdoor wellbeing centre
Covers Timber & Builders Merchant in Chichester has donated materials to local outdoor education and wellbeing centre Tuppenny Barn to help create a new sensory garden. Tuppenny Barn, which is located in Southbourne, cultivates and harvests organic produce to promote the benefits of growing, cooking and eating healthy food. As …
Read More »Workplace wellbeing – is it working?
Employee wellbeing is being compromised by a lack of understanding of how to implement effective programmes, reveals the latest research from the British Safety Council Only one in six (17%) organisations evaluate the impact of their health and wellbeing initiatives (source: CIPD). In nearly two thirds of companies (63%), other …
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