Doncaster Chamber Nominated for Awards

Doncaster Chamber of Commerce into finals of Orange National Awards.

In August 2008 Doncaster Chamber of Commerce began an ongoing Wellbeing initiative with Apple Wellbeing which has resulted in them being nominated for the Orange National Award for `Wellbeing in the Workplace` and `Employer of the Year`.

The nominations have now been whittled down to a final 5 organisations which Doncaster Chamber of Commerce are included in.

Results gained from the initiative were:

  • 82% employees made lifestyle changes following their assessment.
  • 82% of employees now drink healthy alternatives to tea/coffee, ie, green tea, herbal tea, juice, water
  • 48% of employees now try and walk during their lunch break
  • 62% of employees now use stairs instead of the lift
  • 85% of employees said they were willing to take part in activity-based team building events
  • 7 employees smoked, of which 3 gained assistance to stop
  • 52% of employees would consider joining a gym if reduced corporate rates with local gyms could be agreed
  • 60% of staff are interested in alternative therapies, ie, reflexology

In 2007, before the health initiative began, Doncaster Chamber lost 488 days due to staff absenteeism, costing the company £50,000. This is an absenteeism rate of 8%. The aim was to reduce this to just 2.5%.

The outcome of this initiative was a reduction in staff absenteeism resulting in a saving of £30,000.

Doncaster Chamber of Commerce left the awards with the `Employer of the Year` Award! Congratulations Doncaster Chamber!

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