Business Community marks 10th annual National Workplace Wellbeing Day

Business Community marks 10th annual National Workplace Wellbeing Day

April 25, 2024

• Top 100 Companies Leading in Wellbeing' index announced

Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, marks National Workplace Wellbeing Day today. With up to 1,000 companies participating annually, the day provides a unique opportunity for businesses across Ireland to celebrate with a range of health and wellbeing activities in the workplace. It also offers a moment to rebalance and refocus on the supports that will benefit employees' social, mental, and physical wellbeing.

As part of this year's activity, Ibec has launched the 'Top 100 Companies Leading in Wellbeing' index in association with the Business & Finance media group. The index recognises the top 100 businesses of all sizes for their exceptional contribution to employees' social, mental, and physical wellbeing.

At a special event yesterday, Ibec recognised the top six companies that have excelled across key areas of their KeepWell accreditations during the last year through their best-in-class awards.

Ibec CEO Danny McCoy said:

"As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of National Wellbeing Day, I would like to offer congratulations to the companies included in the top 100 index. These are companies that have consistently demonstrated their strategic approach to and understanding of wellbeing in the workplace. Previously, the focus of workplace wellbeing initiatives revolved primarily around physical health. However, there has been a notable shift in employee expectations towards prioritising a positive and inclusive culture, underpinned by empathetic leadership."

"This evolution underscores the significance of psychological safety in reshaping workplace dynamics and redefining the criteria for effective leadership. It is crucial for companies to allocate resources towards leadership development initiatives that place emphasis on empathy, active listening, and vulnerability. Recognising the importance of cultivating these cultural cornerstones to foster a supportive environment can yield substantial improvements in performance and overall outcomes."

Ian Hyland, Publisher, Business & Finance said:

"We celebrate the work our partners Ibec are doing to place employee wellbeing at the top of a company's priority list and Ibec's Leading in Wellbeing 100 Index recognises the companies who are successfully doing that. Businesses know that the wellness of the entire team plays a core part of a business strategy to cultivate a healthy and rewarding working environment which is crucial for business and employee development."

The six companies presented with best-in-class KeepWell awards are:

Company of the Year (SME) - Quality and Qualifications Ireland

Company of the Year (Large) - Boston Scientific Galway

Best in Class Mental Health - Merit Medical

Best in Class Leadership - Sanofi Waterford

Best in Class Nutrition - St Vincent Private Hospital

Best in Class Physical Health - Bristol Myers Squibb Cruiserath Biologics

To view the 'Top 100 Companies Leading in Wellbeing' index, click here

KeepWell Programme

Ibec is helping companies in Ireland embrace corporate wellness through our KeepWell programme. This programme focuses on the key areas of workplace wellbeing ranging from leadership, mental health and absence management to physical activity and healthy eating. On joining the programme, organisation receive our framework of standards in all areas of workplace wellbeing, tools to benchmark your organisation's current performance and invitations to our KeepWell community events and clinics for best practice sharing and expert advice.

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