Band Hatton Button
Organisation Name: Band Hatton Button
Sector: Legal
Size of Organisation: 66 employees
Thrive Lead: Kelly Hennell
What They Do: A law firm working with clients throughout Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
How Thrive at Work has impacted the organisation: Since joining Thrive, physical activity is promoted throughout the organisation. Band Hatton Button has introduced the Business Mile and from that, permission has been given to their staff to take 10-minute walk breaks when required, and they have been given an extra 15 minutes on their lunchbreak to also go out for a walk. HR staff has attended Mental Health workshops and proactively open up conversations with staff to discuss any issues or concerns.
Accreditation Date: October 2020
Sector: Legal
Size of Organisation: 66 employees
Thrive Lead: Kelly Hennell
What They Do: A law firm working with clients throughout Coventry, Warwickshire and beyond.
How Thrive at Work has impacted the organisation: Since joining Thrive, physical activity is promoted throughout the organisation. Band Hatton Button has introduced the Business Mile and from that, permission has been given to their staff to take 10-minute walk breaks when required, and they have been given an extra 15 minutes on their lunchbreak to also go out for a walk. HR staff has attended Mental Health workshops and proactively open up conversations with staff to discuss any issues or concerns.
Accreditation Date: October 2020
Andrew Lee Dental Practice
Organisation Name: Andrew Lee Dental Practice
Sector: Healthcare
Size of Organisation: 16 employees
Thrive Lead: Sima Chauhan
What They Do: This dental practice was established in 1992 and is based in Leamington Spa. There are lots of demands on the 16 staff that always strive to provide a quality and friendly service so the practice wanted to provide a healthy and safe working environment.
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation: Starting with reviewing policies and procedures so everyone understood the guidance and support available provided a solid foundation in which to then introduce wellbeing activities including industry specific posture, relaxation and yoga sessions and even a campaign to ‘walk the world’ One of the team did a boxing challenge and the rest of the team cheered them to victory! Since implementing the Thrive at Work programme, staff are very appreciative of the benefits of the yoga relaxation sessions and actively use the staff health plan and a Mental Health First Aider is in place for staff to provide support to the staff.
Accreditation Date: July 2022
Sector: Healthcare
Size of Organisation: 16 employees
Thrive Lead: Sima Chauhan
What They Do: This dental practice was established in 1992 and is based in Leamington Spa. There are lots of demands on the 16 staff that always strive to provide a quality and friendly service so the practice wanted to provide a healthy and safe working environment.
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation: Starting with reviewing policies and procedures so everyone understood the guidance and support available provided a solid foundation in which to then introduce wellbeing activities including industry specific posture, relaxation and yoga sessions and even a campaign to ‘walk the world’ One of the team did a boxing challenge and the rest of the team cheered them to victory! Since implementing the Thrive at Work programme, staff are very appreciative of the benefits of the yoga relaxation sessions and actively use the staff health plan and a Mental Health First Aider is in place for staff to provide support to the staff.
Accreditation Date: July 2022
Carers Trust
Organisation Name: Carers Trust
Size of Organisation: 86 employees
Thrive Lead: Claire Dale
What They Do: Carers Trust Heart of England works to improve the lives of family carers and the people they care for. Providing integrated services that place the needs of Coventry and Warwickshire carers and the people they care for at the heart of everything they do. With approximately 90 staff, they support hundreds of people throughout Coventry and Warwickshire.
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation: After joining in 2020, there was a clear focus on improving the company culture and the wellbeing they already offered their employees. A programme to support healthy lifestyles was implemented. The support offered included wellbeing walks, Zumba sessions, healthy eating, and menopause training, alongside recognising national campaigns, which included World Mental Health Day, Men’s Health Week, Bike Week and many more! Resilience Workshops were provided to staff by a specialist organisation, and initiatives such as “Brew Monday” were implemented to reinforce the message that talking and looking after your mental health is important.
“People talk more” was the big takeaway for the Trust, which felt that this directly resulted from the Workplace Wellbeing Award initiatives. The implementation of health champions is reflected in the improved culture within the organisation. People in different teams now talk to each other, creating a better working environment. Staff commented that they now try doing more physical exercise, such as walking during meetings and breaks. Some staff members have managed to give up smoking as a result of the improved wellbeing offered. Other lifestyle change reports include drinking more water, weight loss and joining gyms. Staff described Carers Trust Heart of England as a nice place to work.
"Achieving this award means a lot to us as an organisation. We value the health and wellbeing of our staff team and appreciate the sometimes challenging but rewarding roles they fulfil in supporting unpaid carers and people with support needs across Coventry and Warwickshire. We know that our team feeling valued, appreciated and knowing that we are invested in and genuinely care about their health and wellbeing goes someway to effectively supporting them and we are keen to continue to build on this" - Melissa Murray - HR Officer and PA to the CEO
Accreditation Date: February 2023
Size of Organisation: 86 employees
Thrive Lead: Claire Dale
What They Do: Carers Trust Heart of England works to improve the lives of family carers and the people they care for. Providing integrated services that place the needs of Coventry and Warwickshire carers and the people they care for at the heart of everything they do. With approximately 90 staff, they support hundreds of people throughout Coventry and Warwickshire.
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation: After joining in 2020, there was a clear focus on improving the company culture and the wellbeing they already offered their employees. A programme to support healthy lifestyles was implemented. The support offered included wellbeing walks, Zumba sessions, healthy eating, and menopause training, alongside recognising national campaigns, which included World Mental Health Day, Men’s Health Week, Bike Week and many more! Resilience Workshops were provided to staff by a specialist organisation, and initiatives such as “Brew Monday” were implemented to reinforce the message that talking and looking after your mental health is important.
“People talk more” was the big takeaway for the Trust, which felt that this directly resulted from the Workplace Wellbeing Award initiatives. The implementation of health champions is reflected in the improved culture within the organisation. People in different teams now talk to each other, creating a better working environment. Staff commented that they now try doing more physical exercise, such as walking during meetings and breaks. Some staff members have managed to give up smoking as a result of the improved wellbeing offered. Other lifestyle change reports include drinking more water, weight loss and joining gyms. Staff described Carers Trust Heart of England as a nice place to work.
"Achieving this award means a lot to us as an organisation. We value the health and wellbeing of our staff team and appreciate the sometimes challenging but rewarding roles they fulfil in supporting unpaid carers and people with support needs across Coventry and Warwickshire. We know that our team feeling valued, appreciated and knowing that we are invested in and genuinely care about their health and wellbeing goes someway to effectively supporting them and we are keen to continue to build on this" - Melissa Murray - HR Officer and PA to the CEO
Accreditation Date: February 2023
Denso Automotive UK Limited
Organisation Name: Denso Automotive UK Limited
Sector: Automative/Manufacturing
Size of Organisation: 150 employees
Thrive Lead: Michelle Evans
What They Do: DENSO is a global manufacturer of automotive components offering advanced automotive technologies, systems and products. The focus at the Coventry site is the provision of engineering to UK-based customers and an increasing base of European customers. The engineering teams are working on developments in the areas of powertrain, vehicle connectivity and driver assistance systems, thermal and rotating machines. The facilities include engine testbeds, chassis dynamometers and other tools which have transformed Coventry into a key DENSO location for research, development, design and application engineering, quality assurance, service support and business development.
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation:Employees are noticing a change in the workplace with respect to mental health and employee wellbeing since DENSO enrolled for the Thrive at Work programme. However, there are still areas where significant improvement remains necessary. DENSO hopes to identify and address these areas as they work towards the Silver Accreditation. The ongoing support and regular progress calls with DENSO’s Thrive Assessor, Jenny Duggan, have been greatly appreciated.
Accreditation Date: May 2023
Sector: Automative/Manufacturing
Size of Organisation: 150 employees
Thrive Lead: Michelle Evans
What They Do: DENSO is a global manufacturer of automotive components offering advanced automotive technologies, systems and products. The focus at the Coventry site is the provision of engineering to UK-based customers and an increasing base of European customers. The engineering teams are working on developments in the areas of powertrain, vehicle connectivity and driver assistance systems, thermal and rotating machines. The facilities include engine testbeds, chassis dynamometers and other tools which have transformed Coventry into a key DENSO location for research, development, design and application engineering, quality assurance, service support and business development.
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation:Employees are noticing a change in the workplace with respect to mental health and employee wellbeing since DENSO enrolled for the Thrive at Work programme. However, there are still areas where significant improvement remains necessary. DENSO hopes to identify and address these areas as they work towards the Silver Accreditation. The ongoing support and regular progress calls with DENSO’s Thrive Assessor, Jenny Duggan, have been greatly appreciated.
Accreditation Date: May 2023
Peacock Insurance Services
Organisation Name: Peacock Insurance Services
Sector: Finance
Size of Organisation: 80 employees
Thrive Lead: Leanne Richards
What They Do: Peacock Insurance provides various insurances including Motor Trade, Landlord and Caravan Insurance.
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation: Since starting the award, Peacock Insurance Services staff feel more connected, and they are more aware of other people’s feelings. Staff now talk about their wellbeing and are able to work more flexibly, which has resulted in them feeling happier and more involved. They have also implemented plenty of wellbeing initiatives such as; installing cycle storage, providing a reduced rate corporate gym membership, and offering staff free weight loss support with weekly 'weigh-ins', and a subsidised will writing service.
Accreditation Date: March 2020
Sector: Finance
Size of Organisation: 80 employees
Thrive Lead: Leanne Richards
What They Do: Peacock Insurance provides various insurances including Motor Trade, Landlord and Caravan Insurance.
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation: Since starting the award, Peacock Insurance Services staff feel more connected, and they are more aware of other people’s feelings. Staff now talk about their wellbeing and are able to work more flexibly, which has resulted in them feeling happier and more involved. They have also implemented plenty of wellbeing initiatives such as; installing cycle storage, providing a reduced rate corporate gym membership, and offering staff free weight loss support with weekly 'weigh-ins', and a subsidised will writing service.
Accreditation Date: March 2020
Speciality Fibres and Minerals
Organisation Name: Speciality Fibres and Minerals
Sector: Medical Supplies
Size of Organisation: 70 employees
Thrive Lead: Marta Tranter
What They Do: Speciality Fibres & Materials Ltd is a specialist gelling fibres and x-ray detectable yarn manufacturer to the advanced wound care sector.
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation: Marta Tranter led on the award and on completing their self- assessment, recognising there were some gaps in their provision of policies and procedures and have subsequently introduced a wellbeing policy, a smoking policy and expanded their alcohol policy to include substance misuse. They have also invested in staff wellbeing heavily over the past 12 months by having a number of speakers deliver webinars on topics such as MSK health, the menopause and mental wellbeing. Staff genuinely appreciate the emphasis now being put on their health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Accreditation Date: September 2021
Sector: Medical Supplies
Size of Organisation: 70 employees
Thrive Lead: Marta Tranter
What They Do: Speciality Fibres & Materials Ltd is a specialist gelling fibres and x-ray detectable yarn manufacturer to the advanced wound care sector.
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation: Marta Tranter led on the award and on completing their self- assessment, recognising there were some gaps in their provision of policies and procedures and have subsequently introduced a wellbeing policy, a smoking policy and expanded their alcohol policy to include substance misuse. They have also invested in staff wellbeing heavily over the past 12 months by having a number of speakers deliver webinars on topics such as MSK health, the menopause and mental wellbeing. Staff genuinely appreciate the emphasis now being put on their health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Accreditation Date: September 2021
Stratford on Avon District Council
Organisation Name: Stratford on Avon District Council
Sector: Public Sector
Size of Organisation: 313 employees
Thrive Lead: Laila Doman/Maggie Mcleod
What They Do: Local Authority District Council
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation: A joint effort with Laila starting and Maggie finishing their bronze level award, Stratford on Avon District Council realised that although they were already doing a lot around health and wellbeing with their staff there was no clear policy that sat behind this work. They have introduced respect champions around mental health and continued with as many initiatives as possible switching to Zoom when COVID meant in person activities were not permitted. Having completed their accreditation, they definitely made you feel they were an organisation you would choose to work for.
Accreditation Date: July 2021
Sector: Public Sector
Size of Organisation: 313 employees
Thrive Lead: Laila Doman/Maggie Mcleod
What They Do: Local Authority District Council
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation: A joint effort with Laila starting and Maggie finishing their bronze level award, Stratford on Avon District Council realised that although they were already doing a lot around health and wellbeing with their staff there was no clear policy that sat behind this work. They have introduced respect champions around mental health and continued with as many initiatives as possible switching to Zoom when COVID meant in person activities were not permitted. Having completed their accreditation, they definitely made you feel they were an organisation you would choose to work for.
Accreditation Date: July 2021
Technoset Ltd
Organisation Name: Technoset Ltd
Sector: Public Sector
Size of Organisation: 30 employees
Thrive Lead: Adam Land
What They Do: Technoset Ltd are based in Rugby employing 30 members of staff and provide subcontract precision manufacturing solutions. Supplying a broad range of sectors including Aerospace, Automotive, Communications, Green Energy Production and Specialist Equipment Manufacturers.
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation: Implementing the award has promoted a culture of awareness towards health and welfare, for both the business and our employees. The message was to encourage employees to become more physically active and socially active through involvement in initiatives. The business has modernised many policies including flexible working and volunteering. They have introduced mental health first aiders, free fruit, encouraged and supported smokers to stop and signposting to information and guidance and support services. “Our staff engagement has improved, our staff happiness seems to have improved, and our staff sickness and absence rates have improved," said Adam Land General Manager
Accreditation Date: March 2022
Sector: Public Sector
Size of Organisation: 30 employees
Thrive Lead: Adam Land
What They Do: Technoset Ltd are based in Rugby employing 30 members of staff and provide subcontract precision manufacturing solutions. Supplying a broad range of sectors including Aerospace, Automotive, Communications, Green Energy Production and Specialist Equipment Manufacturers.
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation: Implementing the award has promoted a culture of awareness towards health and welfare, for both the business and our employees. The message was to encourage employees to become more physically active and socially active through involvement in initiatives. The business has modernised many policies including flexible working and volunteering. They have introduced mental health first aiders, free fruit, encouraged and supported smokers to stop and signposting to information and guidance and support services. “Our staff engagement has improved, our staff happiness seems to have improved, and our staff sickness and absence rates have improved," said Adam Land General Manager
Accreditation Date: March 2022
Tiny Tim's Children's Centre
Organisation Name: Tiny Tim's Children's Centre
Sector: Public Sector
Size of Organisation: 8 employees
Thrive Lead: Sarah Hemings
What They Do: Tiny Tim's Children's Centre is based in Coventry city centre and provides free therapy sessions to children with disabilities and special needs. As part of their fundraising efforts, they have a soft play area with café which is open to the public, where most of the eight employed staff work.
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation: A comprehensive Health Needs Assessment was undertaken. Interventions and incentives were put into place through a period of uncertainty during the Covid 19 pandemic which were received positively by staff. All policies and procedures have been reviewed and amended where necessary to fall in line with the Award's criteria, this resulted in the integration of the Health and Wellbeing Policy alongside the appointment of a wellbeing champion. Physical activity has been promoted with the cycle to work scheme which has led to the installation of cycle racks on site for those wishing to cycle to work.
Accreditation Date: May 2022
Sector: Public Sector
Size of Organisation: 8 employees
Thrive Lead: Sarah Hemings
What They Do: Tiny Tim's Children's Centre is based in Coventry city centre and provides free therapy sessions to children with disabilities and special needs. As part of their fundraising efforts, they have a soft play area with café which is open to the public, where most of the eight employed staff work.
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation: A comprehensive Health Needs Assessment was undertaken. Interventions and incentives were put into place through a period of uncertainty during the Covid 19 pandemic which were received positively by staff. All policies and procedures have been reviewed and amended where necessary to fall in line with the Award's criteria, this resulted in the integration of the Health and Wellbeing Policy alongside the appointment of a wellbeing champion. Physical activity has been promoted with the cycle to work scheme which has led to the installation of cycle racks on site for those wishing to cycle to work.
Accreditation Date: May 2022
Warwick District Council
Organisation Name: Warwick District Council
Sector: Public Sector
Size of Organisation: 480 employees
Thrive Lead: Karen Weatherburn
What They Do: Local district council employing approx. 480 people across many different diverse departments. Based in Leamington Spa covering district council responsibilities.
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation: We are now reviewing our Health and Wellbeing Strategy to enable us to consider progressing to the Silver Award. The benefits are ongoing, employees are more engaged with targeted campaigns e.g. our ‘Applause scheme’ includes an intensive ‘Health check’ for all employees. The links to Unison ensure we have coordinated plans to support staff with the aim of being an employer of choice where the benefits provide part of a package of incentives to retain and recruit. Some of the processes and procedures required for the Award were already in place but have been updated because of the learning from the feedback and survey responses. “The initiative and Bronze award has significantly supported us to move forward our Health and Wellbeing Strategy and support our employees," said Karen Weatherburn – Award Lead.
Accreditation Date: November 2022
Sector: Public Sector
Size of Organisation: 480 employees
Thrive Lead: Karen Weatherburn
What They Do: Local district council employing approx. 480 people across many different diverse departments. Based in Leamington Spa covering district council responsibilities.
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation: We are now reviewing our Health and Wellbeing Strategy to enable us to consider progressing to the Silver Award. The benefits are ongoing, employees are more engaged with targeted campaigns e.g. our ‘Applause scheme’ includes an intensive ‘Health check’ for all employees. The links to Unison ensure we have coordinated plans to support staff with the aim of being an employer of choice where the benefits provide part of a package of incentives to retain and recruit. Some of the processes and procedures required for the Award were already in place but have been updated because of the learning from the feedback and survey responses. “The initiative and Bronze award has significantly supported us to move forward our Health and Wellbeing Strategy and support our employees," said Karen Weatherburn – Award Lead.
Accreditation Date: November 2022
Warwickshire County Council
Organisation Name: Warwick County Council
Sector: Public Sector
Size of Organisation: 4500 employees
Thrive Lead: Sian Owen
What They Do: Warwickshire County Council are the local authority for Warwickshire County.
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation: Their journey with the Workplace Wellbeing Award began way before COVID changed the way we all work and there have been a number of staff involved in moving them towards their Bronze level award. The Award has empowered them around the wellbeing of their staff, one example being they now have wellbeing discussions in both appraisals and one to ones. The Corporate Board are now considering wellbeing much more and have upskilled managers to incorporate this. Following COVID, agile working has been introduced and staff have welcomed this shift away from the traditional working hours. The Award has impacted this organisation by placing greater emphasis on the health and wellbeing of its employees and is reaping the benefits by seeing a reduction in sickness absence and having a happy and supported workforce.
Accreditation Date: August 2021
Sector: Public Sector
Size of Organisation: 4500 employees
Thrive Lead: Sian Owen
What They Do: Warwickshire County Council are the local authority for Warwickshire County.
How the Workplace Wellbeing Award has impacted the organisation: Their journey with the Workplace Wellbeing Award began way before COVID changed the way we all work and there have been a number of staff involved in moving them towards their Bronze level award. The Award has empowered them around the wellbeing of their staff, one example being they now have wellbeing discussions in both appraisals and one to ones. The Corporate Board are now considering wellbeing much more and have upskilled managers to incorporate this. Following COVID, agile working has been introduced and staff have welcomed this shift away from the traditional working hours. The Award has impacted this organisation by placing greater emphasis on the health and wellbeing of its employees and is reaping the benefits by seeing a reduction in sickness absence and having a happy and supported workforce.
Accreditation Date: August 2021
