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Staff Wellbeing

This theme seeks to assess how staff are supported and how their wellbeing is considered.

At Great Places, staff wellbeing is a top priority and integral to our vision of ‘Great People.’ We are dedicated to the health, wellbeing, and engagement of our colleagues, supported by our people strategy and various initiatives.

In our latest staff survey, we achieved an engagement score of 87%, with 88% of colleagues feeling included and able to be their true selves at work.

To foster a positive work environment, we have set targets to enhance colleague wellbeing amid challenging conditions. Our ongoing health and wellbeing programme empowers and educates staff, making Great Places a healthier workplace. In the past year, we have expanded our wellbeing offerings including:

  • Marketplace and Wellbeing Hub: An internal platform providing access to benefits and discounts from hundreds of retailers.
  • WPA Healthcare Cash Plan: Covers dental, eye care, and therapies, with options for family inclusion. It also offers 24/7 counselling and GP services.
  • Learning and Development Events: The 2023/24 programme featured:
  • Regional Recognition Days to celebrate colleague achievements.
  • Yoga sessions and Cycle to Work Day with breakfast and bike checks.
  • Workshops on mental health and self-care.
  • A 100 Miles in March challenge.
  • An Active Listeners Group to promote wellbeing.
  • Rockfit fitness classes and Wellbeing Toolbox Talks.
  • A Wellbeing Road Map for field-based teams.
  • A Wellbeing Action Planner for managers.
  • A partnership with MIND, aiming to raise £30,000 over two years.
  • A team of 40 colleagues raised £4,000 in the Manchester 10k.