Looking after your Workforce Wellbeing

The role of Chambers of Commerce goes beyond networking and business development. We also offer an array of member benefits that can help improve the wellbeing of your employees. By taking advantage of these benefits, businesses can create a healthier, more productive workforce.

One of the most important member benefits offered by Chambers of Commerce is access to health and wellness programs. These programs can include everything from fitness classes to mental health support services. By promoting healthy behaviours and providing resources for employees to manage their physical and emotional health, businesses can reduce absenteeism and increase productivity. Encouraging employees to participate in these programs can also foster a sense of community and camaraderie within the workplace.

Another valuable benefit offered by Chambers of Commerce is access to educational opportunities. Through our events, and across our membership, businesses can find training and development courses that can help employees improve their skills and advance their careers. By investing in employees' professional development, businesses can not only improve the wellbeing of their workforce but also increase the success of their business. Studies have shown that employees who receive training and development opportunities are more engaged, motivated, and committed to their job.

In addition to health and wellness programs and educational opportunities, Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce also offers a range of discounts and cost-saving benefits. These can include Member Benefits such as?Westfield Health, the discounted rate for accessing the Dundee & Angus College sports facilities and gym, to savings on business fuel expenses. By taking advantage of these discounts, businesses can reduce costs and reinvest those savings back into their employees or business operations.

Finally, we offer a huge range of networking and community-building opportunities that can benefit both the business and its employees. By connecting with other businesses in the community, employees can build relationships, learn from others, and gain new perspectives. These connections can also lead to new business opportunities and partnerships.

In conclusion, here at Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce we offer a wide range of member benefits that can help businesses improve the wellbeing of their workforce. By taking advantage of health and wellness programs, educational opportunities, cost-saving benefits, and networking opportunities, businesses can create a healthier, more engaged, and productive workforce. As the saying goes, "a happy employee is a productive employee," and investing in employee wellbeing is a win-win for both the employee and the business.

Following a recent DACC123 event held at Dundee Carers Centre, we focused on Workplace Wellbeing and there were a number of key resources and links we thought you’d all be interested in:

• Dundee Carers Charter?https://carersofdundee.org/workforce/carers-charter/
• Learning Portal & Wellbeing Journey?https://carersofdundee.org/learning
• National Wellbeing Hub?https://wellbeinghub.scot/
• Feeling Good app?https://www.feelinggood.app/onboarding/national-wellbeing-hub/
• Health at Hand?https://www.scottishballet.co.uk/health-at-hand

?During the event we took some time to discuss 3 key questions along with some of the thoughts that members had in response:

Q1: What is your definition of workplace well-being and how do you strive to maintain it in your organisation??Here are some of the thoughts that members had:

• Creating a Wellbeing Team
• Approachable Staff/management
• Would be good to have resources for microbusinesses
• Having breakaway space
• 121 sessions with management
• Train staff to be supportive
• Create space for openness between colleagues
• Supportive environment
• Can chat about anything

Q2: How do you address work-life balance for your employees and ensure they are not overworked or stressed?

• Taking stock of what's going on in someone's personal life
• Having policies in place for assistance
• Confidential HR Line
• Access to tools such as Free NHS Service: Lets Talk
• Making sure policies are followed and employees made aware
• Flexible working
• Making sure that work doesn't spill into personal time
• Making sure that staff are not overworked
• Trusting employees = Happy workforce
• Building culture: living up to values
• External body for HR

Q3: How does your workplace currently support staff with caring responsibilities?

• Flexibility
• Making work changes with personal circiumstances
• Working around schedules, making it suit to the staff
• Treat people like adults, so they can act like adults
• 10 working days paid - carers leave