Putting People First: How We Champion Employee Wellbeing for a Thriving Workplace

In today’s fast-paced world, prioritising employee wellbeing is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. At Corecom we understand that happy and healthy employees are the backbone of a successful organisation. That’s why we champion a holistic approach to workplace wellbeing, one that fosters not just productivity, but genuine human connection and fulfillment.

Our internal wellbeing team is led by HR and Operations Manager and Mental Health First Aider, Gemma Robinson, alongside a team of 4 others to champion wellbeing in the workplace. Gemma told us what wellbeing means to her:

“For me, wellbeing in the workplace means creating an environment that supports the overall health and happiness of our employees including physical, mental, and emotional health. It involves promoting work-life balance, providing opportunities for professional growth and development, and fostering positive relationships within the workforce.

From an HR standpoint, wellbeing also involves implementing policies and programs that address employee needs, by actively listening to and addressing concerns or issues raised by employees, promoting an inclusive and supportive work culture, and providing resources that enable employees to thrive and succeed in their roles.”

People are at the heart of our business, which is why we truly champion mental health and staff wellbeing. We also put diversity and inclusion at the heart of what we do, both for our clients through our D&I training offering, and internally by ensuring our policies and environment are inclusive of all intersectional identities. Through supportive ERG groups, training on significant observations such as Ramadan, celebrations for Global Diversity Day through a shared lunch of foods from different cultures, and paid time off for parents needing childcare days, it helps Corecom attract and retain our people whilst creating a truly inclusive and welcoming workplace.

We focus on the following areas:

• Physical health: Encouraging employees to prioritise their physical health through initiatives like fitness programs, standing desks, and wellness challenges.
• Mental health: Promoting mental wellbeing through resources such as employee check-ins, stress management training, and wellbeing days.
• Work-life balance: Supporting employees in finding a healthy balance of work and personal lives by offering flexible work arrangements including remote work options.
• Career development: Prioritising employees’ professional growth by providing opportunities for skills training, mentorship programs, career coaching, and encouraging internal promotions.
• Employee engagement and satisfaction: Fostering a positive work culture by promoting employee recognition programmes, team-building activities, open communication, and creating a supportive work environment.
• Financial wellness: Offering financial education training, pension education and access to financial advisors to support employees’ financial wellbeing.

Using these areas of focus, Gemma and the team have been able to support the whole team in a variety of ways. When asked about wellbeing strategies that work, Gemma stated:

“Employees are humans, with lives, families and fears existing outside of the workplace – so their wellbeing shouldn’t come as an afterthought or formality.

Inclusive strategies focused on being happy at work are the most effective. Regularly surveying employees and responding to feedback is vital. Every successful company is dependent on healthy and productive employees, but – more importantly than that – a caring and empathic employer puts employee workplace wellbeing and happiness at the top of the agenda.”

We’re building a workplace where health, happiness, and productivity work in harmony, by putting the interest of wellbeing and intersectionality at the heart of our business. We’re looking for senior recruiters in the Yorkshire area and The Netherlands, so if you want to be supported in all areas of your wellbeing, and celebrated for the diversity you bring to the team, in an environment where you can thrive, get in touch using the form below.