Wellbeing at Work by Alex Lamont

The Task

a_m_lamont — 2024-01-09 17:16:42 UTC

Choose two companies from different lists and think about why they are good places to work. Why do people value their employment, and how do the employers take care of their staff? What kind of business are they, and does that make a difference? Post your thoughts below.

Small companies

a_m_lamont — 2024-01-09 17:17:21 UTC

Mid sized companies

a_m_lamont — 2024-01-09 17:18:45 UTC

Large companies

a_m_lamont — 2024-01-09 17:19:34 UTC

Big companies

a_m_lamont — 2024-01-09 17:20:29 UTC

Furniture Village - Ranked 4th

2024-02-28 09:35:36 UTC

the reason it's been racked 4th is because it puts the value of their staff first. they have schemes that enable their staff to learn and grow at their rate and are rewarded for it with financial benefits as well as rewarded with tokens they can use to spend on gifts and discounts. In Return, the charitable side also prospers with staff who feel a sense of gratification from working together as well as helping with charity work. (Large)

FSP - #1 in Mid-Sized

2024-02-28 09:42:48 UTC

FSP, a consulting service, ranked #1 for Mid-Sized companies in the UK. They offer a variety of fun activities like yoga and crafting. The setup of the office itself also encourages collaboration, sustainability, and productivity, and includes relaxing zones as well as free refreshments. The business commits to putting its employees first and keeping communication open. You can tell that the business truly values its employees and wants them to be happy (to promote productivity).

Claremont consulting - Ranked 2nd

2024-02-28 09:45:57 UTC

They make time for their employees and for any ideas that they have to bring forward. They have a lot of space for recreation and time for breaks as well as personal touches such as gifts and rewards for their birthdays as well as support for hobbies. they help subsidise prices for gyms and therapy treatments. (Small)

The works- big company

2024-02-28 09:52:12 UTC

An employee on Indeed shared that no two days were the same which keeps interest in the job and more fulfilment as they don't just keep doing the same things. Furthermore, colleagues can access 50% of their pay as soon as they complete the hours, which provides instant reward for the work that they've done, instead of waiting for monthly pay day. Also, colleagues are offered free gym membership and physical health is associated with improved mental wellbeing. Furthermore, the works prides themselves on giving back, for example through giving to charity and improving community by inspiring reading and creativity. Through these things, colleagues are able to see the investment that the company is putting into not only individual wellbeing of its colleagues but go further and have the wider community at heart. This may make colleagues feel like they're contributing to a greater good.

"In Technology Group" Vs "Cardfactory"

2024-02-28 10:01:24 UTC

In Technology Group

Recruitment service for IT companies
Employee accomplishments frequently and meaningfully awarded
"Wellbeing Wednesday" in association with Mind
41 employees in one branch - close knit group seen in work holiday photos. Makes CEOs job of being in touch with their employees easy
22% employee turnover - average

Cardfactory

8,154 employees
99% employee turnover! - suggests low satisfaction or lack of prospect in job.
82% female
1.9/5 difficulty score on Glassdoor / 45% employees agree that they are not paid appropriately for their work
10 weeks maternity pay
Likely a job people do over a summer or for those with children