We are thrilled to announce that Dawson Hart Solicitors has achieved the Wellbeing at Work Silver Award which is accredited by Wellbeing at Work East Sussex. This prestigious award recognises our ongoing commitment to fostering a healthy and supportive work environment for all our staff.
Building on Bronze Success
Since achieving the Bronze Award in just 6 months in 2023, we’ve continued to make significant strides in our wellbeing initiatives. Our internal Wellbeing Committee has grown, allowing us to champion employee wellbeing more effectively. We’ve also invested in training for all staff – from mental health awareness, suicide prevention and menopause awareness to becoming Fertility Ambassadors with Fertility Network UK. We also now have four trained Mental Health First Aiders at Dawson Hart.
Communication is Key
We understand the importance of open and judgement-free communication. We have dedicated internal channels for sharing company updates and changes. Our monthly “Cake and Chat” meetings include a standing Wellbeing agenda item, to act as education and a platform to facilitate collaborative conversation among all employees. Additionally, our anonymous suggestion box has been a huge success. All suggestions are carefully considered by the Wellbeing Committee, with feedback provided through email and staff meetings.
Staff Feedback in Action
Thanks to employee suggestions, we’ve introduced a rolling 10-minute lunchtime meditation session – a fantastic opportunity to de-stress and recharge during the workday. We’ve also adjusted our annual leave policy, ensuring all staff have equal annual leave entitlement.
Looking Ahead
We are committed to continuously promoting mental health awareness and fostering an open communication environment. We encourage all staff to take advantage of our wellbeing training opportunities and play an active role in shaping our initiatives. We will soon be looking to begin work on achieving the Gold award from Wellbeing at Work East Sussex.
We also highly recommend the Wellbeing at Work programme to other businesses. It provides a well-structured framework and excellent resources to support employee health and wellbeing, ultimately leading to a more productive and successful organisation.
