https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/ 2025-06-30T10:36:51+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/sme-transform-criteria-1-step-1/ 2024-12-10T23:31:20+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/5-we-are-an-accredited-disability-confident-employer/ 2025-01-03T13:45:45+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/6-all-managers-involved-in-recruitment-complete-equality-diversity-and-inclusion-training/ 2025-01-03T13:46:12+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/7-our-wellbeing-leads-and-champions-are-allocated-dedicated-time-within-their-day-to-day-roles-to-focus-on-responsibilities/ 2025-01-03T13:46:41+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/8-we-monitor-the-effectiveness-of-any-health-and-wellbeing-intervention-and-consult-regularly-with-employees-to-ensure-continual-improvement/ 2025-01-03T13:47:14+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/9-we-proactively-respond-to-trends-in-sickness-absence-to-help-protect-employee-wellbeing/ 2025-01-03T13:47:39+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/11-we-have-an-enhanced-maternity-and-adoption-leave-policy-for-mothers-with-new-children-which-goes-above-and-beyond-statutory-requirements/ 2025-01-03T13:48:42+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/12-we-have-an-enhanced-paternity-and-adoption-leave-policy-for-fathers-with-new-children-which-goes-above-and-beyond-statutory-requirements/ 2025-01-03T13:49:05+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/13-we-give-our-employees-a-level-of-autonomy-regarding-their-professional-development-and-support-them-to-explore-which-opportunities-they-may-wish-to-pursue/ 2025-01-03T13:49:36+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/14-we-regularly-seek-feedback-from-our-employees-as-a-means-of-engaging-in-continuous-improvement/ 2025-01-03T13:50:02+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/15-we-offer-different-types-of-leave-for-our-employees-to-focus-on-progression-and-development-such-as-sabbaticals/ 2025-01-03T13:50:30+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/16-we-regularly-seek-feedback-from-our-employees-as-a-means-of-engaging-in-continuous-improvement/ 2025-01-03T13:50:58+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/17-we-offer-non-financial-benefits-to-reward-employees-for-excellent-contributions-whether-as-an-individual-or-as-part-of-a-group/ 2025-01-03T13:53:57+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/18-we-empower-our-managers-to-reward-employees-with-salary-rises-appropriately/ 2025-01-03T13:54:29+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/19-employees-and-or-their-representatives-where-appropriate-have-the-opportunity-to-provide-feedback-on-policy-content-or-be-involved-in-the-development-review-of-workplace-policies/ 2025-01-03T13:54:59+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/1-where-possible-we-facilitate-the-opportunity-for-employees-to-attend-any-medical-or-dental-appointments-during-their-working-day/ 2025-01-03T13:59:16+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/2-we-organise-on-site-health-checks-such-as-nhs-health-checks-that-employees-can-access-during-their-working-day/ 2025-01-03T14:00:01+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/3-we-provide-ergonomic-assessments-of-our-employees-workstations-and-make-reasonable-adjustments-based-on-the-results-this-may-include-providing-ergonomic-equipment-to-help-alleviate-sympto/ 2025-01-03T14:01:17+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/4-we-have-taken-steps-to-ensure-that-all-efforts-are-made-to-meet-the-needs-of-any-employee-experiencing-the-menopause-we-consult-with-the-employee-so-that-we-can-respond-to-their-individual-needs/ 2025-01-03T14:01:41+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/5-we-have-created-peer-support-networks-to-help-employees-support-each-other-when-experiencing-the-menopause/ 2025-01-03T14:02:07+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/6-we-have-built-on-current-legislation-and-provide-breastfeeding-mothers-with-a-hygienic-private-space-in-which-they-can-express-milk-the-toilet-is-not-suitable-and-somewhere-suitable-to-store-t/ 2025-01-03T14:02:34+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/7-we-have-made-reasonable-adjustments-to-the-work-environment-provided-additional-facilities-to-help-reduce-the-amount-of-time-our-teams-spend-being-sedentary-e-g-standing-desks-risers/ 2025-01-03T14:03:05+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/8-we-offer-subsidies-to-employees-to-encourage-the-use-of-public-transport/ 2025-01-03T14:03:31+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/1-we-offer-a-mileage-allowance-to-employees-who-choose-to-cycle-rather-than-drive-and-or-other-incentives-to-encourage-the-use-of-active-transportation-methods/ 2025-01-03T14:08:04+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/2-we-provide-on-site-showering-and-changing-facilities-for-employees-to-use/ 2025-01-03T14:08:28+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/3-we-regularly-facilitate-opportunities-for-staff-to-be-active-whilst-at-work-e-g-a-lunchtime-walking-group-staff-exercise-classes-or-activity-challenges-these-initiatives-are-also-made-inclusi/ 2025-01-03T14:19:29+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/4-we-regularly-facilitate-staff-events-that-promote-and-educate-individuals-on-health-and-wellbeing-e-g-cooking-classes-or-sharing-healthy-recipes-these-sessions-are-made-inclusive-for-staff-who/ 2025-01-03T14:19:57+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/2-we-celebrate-the-success-stories-of-employees-who-have-quit-smoking-and-encourage-peer-support-for-those-who-are-attempting-to-quit/ 2025-01-03T14:21:52+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/1-we-enable-employees-to-access-support-for-their-alcohol-consumption-substance-misuse-during-their-workday-by-either-allowing-them-to-engage-with-a-relevant-service-such-as-gloucestershire-healthy/ 2025-01-03T14:22:30+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/2-we-conduct-on-site-health-education-sessions-to-help-employees-understand-the-impact-of-excessive-alcohol-consumption-and-substance-misuse-on-both-their-work-and-personal-lives/ 2025-01-03T14:22:58+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/3-we-have-facilitated-peer-support-opportunities-for-employees-who-have-alcohol-substance-misuse-issues-and-or-are-undergoing-a-treatment-programme/ 2025-01-03T14:23:27+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/1-we-have-at-least-one-trained-financial-wellbeing-champion-and-employees-are-aware-of-who-this-is-and-how-to-request-support-from-them/ 2025-01-03T14:23:57+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/2-we-provide-confidential-support-and-signposting-to-professional-financial-advice-services-to-employees-who-disclose-they-are-struggling-with-financial-issues/ 2025-01-03T14:24:24+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/3-we-are-transparent-about-pay-scales-within-our-organisation-as-a-means-of-narrowing-pay-inequality/ 2025-01-03T14:24:48+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/4-our-expenses-policy-ensures-a-regular-payment-schedule-so-that-no-employee-is-left-out-of-pocket-for-long-periods-after-paying-for-a-work-related-expense-e-g-expenses-are-paid-weekly-or-within-1/ 2025-01-03T14:25:14+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/2-we-consult-our-employees-about-any-proposed-organisational-change-or-key-decisions-through-focus-groups-one-to-one-interviews-or-surveys-and-if-necessary-provide-training-to-support-any-chang/ 2025-01-03T14:28:13+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/3-we-provide-the-opportunity-for-employees-to-take-part-in-relaxation-sessions-such-as-mindfulness-yoga-etc-either-at-lunchtime-or-as-part-of-their-working-day/ 2025-01-03T14:28:44+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/4-we-have-taken-steps-to-make-our-bereavement-leave-as-flexible-and-accessible-as-possible-this-might-include-offering-it-in-hours-rather-than-days-or-allowing-staff-to-take-it-in-chunks-of-time-ra/ 2025-01-03T14:29:09+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/5-we-take-steps-to-provide-additional-support-to-an-employee-who-is-returning-from-bereavement-leave/ 2025-01-03T14:29:37+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/6-we-offer-longer-periods-of-bereavement-leave-to-our-employees-than-the-statutory-guidance-states-which-also-extends-to-leave-for-non-immediate-family-members-this-may-also-include-leave-for-pet-b/ 2025-01-03T14:29:58+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/7-our-bereavement-policy-demonstrates-an-awareness-of-cultural-sensitivity-and-acknowledges-the-potential-differences-in-cultural-norms-the-policy-states-that-the-organisation-will-make-any-reasonab/ 2025-01-03T14:30:23+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/8-we-clearly-communicate-how-each-employees-role-fits-with-and-contributes-to-our-organisations-mission-to-ensure-a-feeling-of-collaboration-and-sharing-of-a-common-goal/ 2025-01-03T14:30:45+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/9-we-display-educational-material-highlighting-the-benefits-of-sleep-and-recovery-to-all-employees-we-also-signpost-to-relevant-resources/ 2025-01-03T14:31:08+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/10-we-offer-our-employees-the-opportunity-to-take-paid-volunteering-leave-alongside-their-normal-annual-leave-entitlement/ 2025-01-03T14:31:35+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/11-we-offer-mental-health-days-to-our-employees-as-an-extension-of-our-annual-leave-structure/ 2025-01-03T14:32:00+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/12-we-run-a-mentoring-or-buddy-programme-whether-formal-or-informal-to-help-our-employees-develop-and-foster-supportive-bonds-with-colleagues/ 2025-01-03T14:32:24+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/6-we-ensure-that-healthy-food-options-are-placed-at-the-point-of-sale-to-encourage-their-selection-while-unhealthy-options-are-not-positioned-here/ 2025-01-03T15:30:21+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/10-we-can-demonstrate-that-our-flexible-working-policy-supports-the-needs-of-both-employees-and-the-business/ 2025-06-19T11:45:18+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/1-we-have-developed-both-a-health-wellbeing-strategy-and-an-action-plan-based-on-outcomes-from-employee-surveys-and-feedback/ 2025-06-19T11:46:11+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/2-we-have-at-least-one-trained-wellbeing-champion-and-all-employees-know-who-they-are/ 2025-06-19T11:48:22+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/3-we-actively-encourage-applications-from-a-diverse-range-of-backgrounds-particularly-from-under-represented-or-minority-groups/ 2025-06-19T11:48:56+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/4-we-offer-professional-development-opportunities-for-all-employees/ 2025-06-19T11:49:22+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/1-we-enable-and-encourage-staff-to-manage-their-own-workload-work-patterns/ 2025-06-19T16:55:51+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/1-we-enable-employees-to-access-stop-smoking-support-during-their-workday-allowing-them-to-engage-with-a-relevant-service-such-as-gloucestershire-healthy-lifestyles-service-or-by-facilitating-on-s/ 2025-06-19T16:56:00+00:00 https://hwglos.org/wmp-sme-trans-steps/5-our-organisation-ensures-that-healthy-options-are-competitively-priced-against-the-wider-menu-options/ 2025-06-30T10:36:51+00:00