At Northern we recognise the importance of strong employee engagement and know the benefits of a healthy, happy workforce who are proud to contribute to our success.
Our award winning Northern Well-being: Get Fit For Life programme which is integrated within our HR Strategy and Corporate Responsibility agenda promotes the physical, social and mental well-being of our employees has included the following primary objectives:
- Empower employees to make informed, accessible choices to improve their well-being
- Help employees reduce stress and promote resilience
- Create a more productive, attractive and corporately responsible place to work
The programme is led by Senior Management and coordinated by a well-being committee of internal and external stakeholders and local champions who communicate and coordinate well-being activities at a local level.
Measures in place to underline our commitment to well-being include:
- A range of family friendly policies and work life balance initiatives
- Access to confidential 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Programme
- Occupational health support
- Commitment to the professional and personal development of our employees through a robust performance management framework, talent development programmes and training provision
- Access to a wide range of well-being support and information through a dedicated well-being website and through regular well-being activities
- An active sports and social club
