Jaywing is excited to announce our shortlisting for the esteemed Investors in People Award for Health and Wellbeing. This recognition highlights our commitment to prioritising employee welfare through innovative health and wellbeing initiatives.
Over the past three years, we have embraced a comprehensive strategy to elevate mental, physical, social, and financial wellbeing as core pillars of our organisational ethos from 2022 to 2026.
“Our commitment to employee wellbeing is not just about enhancing workplace culture; it’s about empowering our talent to thrive and driving sustainable business success,” said Joey Steel – People and Culture Executive at Jaywing, instrumental in implementing these initiatives. “Investing in our employees' health creates a more engaged and resilient workforce, which is crucial for our continued growth.”
Jaywing’s Wellbeing Strategy focuses on four key areas: Mental and Physical Wellbeing, where we provide tools such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and exclusive Bright TV content to raise mental health awareness; Social Wellbeing, promoting a vibrant culture through monthly events and community service; Financial Wellbeing, featuring an Employee Support Fund for those facing financial challenges along with access to independent financial advice; and Comprehensive Support Programs, which include generous maternity leave, onsite fitness facilities, and workshops on mental health and diversity, ensuring our employees receive holistic support.
The success of these initiatives is reflected in increased employee engagement and satisfaction. Our investment in wellbeing has grown by 50% for 2023-2024, positioning Jaywing as a leader in fostering a supportive workplace environment.
The judges commended Jaywing for our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) further enhances our health and wellbeing strategy. By collaborating with local organisations and leveraging employee feedback, we aim to create an inclusive atmosphere where every team member feels valued and supported.
As we continue to focus on our health and wellbeing initiatives, Jaywing looks forward to building on our success and making a lasting impact on the lives of our employees.
In addition to our award shortlist, we are thrilled to announce that our Head of People and Culture, Amelia Johnson has been shortlisted for the People Leader of the Year