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Employee Wellbeing Q4 2023
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Where to start in making an organisation a great place to work for everyone
The Great Place to Work certification is a positive sign that an organisation has created a company culture that fosters trust, fairness and togetherness among its employees. Bord na Móna now wants to make its ‘great place to work’ ambition official and has recently set out to achieve Great Place to Work accreditation. Educational opportunities...
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Ways to embrace diversity, inclusion and equality in the workplace
Any organisation dedicated to wellbeing has to do more than provide good facilities. It must build an environment where opportunities are equal and where difference is not just respected — it’s celebrated. Building an equitable and open-minded environment means weaving in diversity and inclusion policies to attract and retain staff. “The social environment in Ireland...
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Building a raft of initiatives that foster a culture of wellbeing
To truly foster a culture of wellbeing, organisations should make it a priority to roll out a wide range of support initiatives where all employee circumstances are carefully considered. At Bord na Móna, employee initiatives include reviewing HR policies to ensure health, wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion; return to work initiatives to assist working parents,...
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Why sustainability requires enhanced employee wellbeing
A company that has a genuine desire to care for its people has to take a strategic approach to employee wellbeing and embed inventive policies at the heart of its business. Organisations owe it to their staff to become great places to work. Sharon Doyle, Bord na Móna’s Head of Human Resources and Corporate Affairs,...
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Employee wellbeing factors that leaders need to think more creatively about
As the potential for technical automation continues to grow, the pace of workforce transformation is likely to continue to accelerate. Navigating change and technological growth highlights the importance of fostering a culture of safety and wellbeing, especially for those in the people profession. This ability is crucial, not just for weathering the storms of change,...
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How companies can develop a staff wellness strategy that really works
The benefits of a corporate wellness programme can include enhanced staff engagement, but initiatives must be properly embedded throughout the organisation. Staff wellness shouldn’t be taken for granted. If employees are healthy, happy and engaged, they perform better. That’s certainly been the experience of .ie, the national registry for .ie domain names, which recently restructured...
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Mental wellbeing: ways to focus on the future in uncertain times
Amid a surge in mental health challenges, Irish employers must prioritise workplace mental wellbeing in 2024. Due to recent global events, our resilience has been tested, and human connection disrupted. According to Mental Health Ireland, 90% of employers have noticed an increase in mental health challenges in the workplace since the pandemic. Reports suggest these...
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Supermarket chain wins award for putting staff wellness at top of agenda
Attracting and retaining a diverse workforce, while fostering an environment of inclusion and appreciation, demands more than offering competitive wages, which this leading grocery retailer has made it its business to provide. ALDI takes great pride in the initiatives it has in place in order to look after the wellbeing of its people. With a...
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What organisations should focus on to embed a wellbeing strategy
Significant progress has been made by organisations in establishing key health and wellbeing policies and support, but strategic alignment remains a challenge. This year’s Ibec HR Update report highlighted the growing emphasis on wellbeing initiatives in the workplace — a trend we have been monitoring for several years. There has been no significant change since...
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Recognising the significant impact of a workplace wellbeing accreditation
The KeepWell Mark — a holistic workplace wellbeing accreditation — has been helping companies like Unum implement an effective health and wellbeing strategy to benefit their staff. Organisations can’t fake an interest in the health and wellbeing of employees. The best companies know that effective health and wellbeing strategies are critically important to help create...