When businesses consider workplace benefits, it’s common to see them offering perks like gym memberships and healthy food. At enlightenHR, as experienced HR consultants in Bristol and Bath, we understand there’s much more to crafting a health and well-being package that genuinely caters to the diverse needs of a team.
Simply offering standard benefits without deeper consideration could even be seen as ‘well-being washing’ — a superficial nod to employee health that doesn’t truly foster a culture of well-being.
We believe in going further to create an environment that enables our teams to flourish. Here are three key approaches we advocate:
1️⃣ Flexible Work Arrangements: We encourage leadership teams to think flexibly — offering remote work options or flexible schedules isn’t just a perk, it’s about empowering employees with the freedom to balance their work and personal lives effectively.
2️⃣ Mental Health Initiatives: We’re dedicated to investing in mental health resources. This means promoting open dialogues, providing workshops, and ensuring access to professional support to not just address issues as they arise, but to prevent them.
3️⃣ Team Building Activities: Wellbeing extends beyond individual health into how we function as a collective. That’s why we plan activities that not only reduce stress but also strengthen team bonds — from wellness challenges to group mindfulness practices.
As HR consultants, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that the health and well-being packages we develop are more than token gestures. They should actively contribute to the cultivation of a positive and resilient workplace culture.
If you’re aiming to elevate your company’s wellbeing strategy to truly resonate with your team’s needs, enlightenHR is ready to guide you. We offer a blend of expertise and personalised service to ensure your well-being initiatives genuinely contribute to a supportive and engaging workplace culture.
Holly Mapstone is an HR expert and specialises in helping those of you in the SME sector with all of your HR needs.
Consultancy allows Holly to be agile and to adapt her style and support to suit the needs of her clients. Building strong working relationships allows Holly to deliver improvements, while also aligning people strategy to business outcomes and promoting resilient and positive cultures.
Need Advice?
If you need a hand with any of this, or anything else when it comes to the people and practices in your business, we’d love to help. We are always happy to debate the pros/cons, dos/don’ts with you so please do talk to us if we can help in any way, we are here to support you. Just give us a call and arrange a free consultation. You can talk to Alison directly on 07967 221595 or email info@enlightenhr.com