Wellbeing policy
Vengrove is committed to its duty of care for its team members’ health and safety, including their wellbeing.
Mental wellbeing is relevant for all, which means every member of the team can play a part in improving wellbeing in the workplace. By addressing mental health issues, businesses can improve general wellbeing, reduce absenteeism, lower team turnover, increase productivity, and support those who have experienced mental health problems.
Promoting physical activity and healthy eating can help team members manage stress and weight, improve concentration and alertness, and reduce illness.
Mental wellbeing
Promoting mental wellbeing by:
- Providing information and raising awareness of mental health issues
- Promoting policies and actions that support mental wellbeing in the workplace
- Equipping team members with the skills to support their own mental health
Physical wellbeing
Encouraging physical health by:
- Promoting physical activity across the business
- Supporting a healthy, balanced diet in the workplace
- Encouraging staff to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day
Support for team members
Offering support to team members by:
- Creating a culture that supports the wellbeing of all team members
- Offering help, support and guidance to those with a mental health issue
- Assisting those returning to work after a period of mental ill health
Employment for those with mental health issues
Supporting those returning to work by:
- Making any necessary adjustments to roles or the working environment
- Establishing agreed recruitment practices
- Retaining and supporting staff who develop mental ill health
Aim of the policy
- To create a workplace culture that promotes and supports health and wellbeing
- To support team members in regular physical exercise
- To encourage healthy eating choices
Objectives – mental wellbeing
To create a supportive workplace culture and address factors that may negatively impact mental health.
- Provide non judgemental advice and encourage professional support
- Support gradual return to work following long term sickness absence
- Treat mental health matters with strict confidentiality
- Encourage participation in company social events and regular breaks
- Allow flexibility in working patterns
- Set realistic targets and deadlines
- Address conflict quickly and prevent bullying, harassment or discrimination
- Identify workplace stress factors and carry out risk assessments
- Promote awareness of disability discrimination responsibilities in recruitment
Objectives – physical activity
To raise awareness of the importance of physical activity for stress management and mental wellbeing.
- Encourage team members to take up to two hours per working week for exercise
- Support cycling to work through the UK Cycle scheme
Objectives – healthy eating
To promote healthy eating for physical and mental wellbeing.
- Provide a healthy breakfast at work
- Encourage team members to take proper lunch breaks away from desks
- Provide fresh fruit weekly
Objectives – reviewing and monitoring
The CEO and Office Manager will review this policy annually and monitor its effectiveness through:
- Team member feedback
- Mental health and wellbeing risk assessments
- Sickness absence and turnover data
- Exit interviews
- Use of counselling services
- Team member complaints or referrals
