At Harworth, we recognise that the festive and winter season can bring joy, but also additional pressures: financial, emotional, health-related or balancing work and home life. Supporting our peoples’ wellbeing is central to our culture and year-round benefits offering.
Our employee assistance programme (EAP), managed by Bupa, provides confidential 24/7 support for colleagues and their families, offering access to counsellors for issues such as stress, loneliness, financial concerns or bereavement. Alongside this, we offer a broad mix of wellbeing benefits, including private medical and dental insurance, digital GP access, health assessments, wellness services and preventative care programmes.
We also provide financial wellbeing support through an online learning platform offering expert guidance on all aspects of financial planning, particularly relevant during the festive season. Flexible working, enhanced family leave and the option to purchase additional annual leave helps colleagues balance work and life commitments. Partnerships with organisations such as Fertility Matters at Work and Inclusive Employers ensure our wellbeing approach reflects every stage of life and individual experience.
Our One Harworth value, promoting collaboration, inclusion and mutual support, reflects our belief that connection and culture are key to wellbeing. Supporting others during the winter strengthens communities and enriches our own wellbeing. That is why, alongside our year-round giving, we are proud to be sponsoring a snowflake at the local children’s hospital and contribute to food banks, supporting local families through the colder months.
Caring for our people in winter is not a seasonal effort; it is central to who we are. Our new employee benefits booklet reflects this ongoing commitment, showing how our wellbeing support extends beyond the festive season. At Harworth, we are focused on building a workplace where everyone feels valued, connected and able to thrive throughout the year.
Kate Morris-Bates is group resources and transformation director at Harworth Group
