WMCA credits businesses for proving their staff can Thrive at Work

Organisations across the region have officially been recognised by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) for their work in actively promoting the health and wellbeing of their staff.

Andy Street (pictured), mayor of the West Midlands and Dr Julie Nugent, the WMCA 's executive director for economic delivery, skills and communities, joined a virtual event in which 53 employers received accreditation for their work under the Thrive at Work scheme.

Initially set up in 2018, Thrive At Work supports organisations in improving the health and wellbeing of their employees, with accreditation enabling them to demonstrate their commitment to good employee welfare.

The programme is part-funded through the Mental Health and Productivity Pilot.

Of the 53 employers recognised at the event, 37 achieved Foundation Level, 14 were accredited with bronze and for the first time this year two were accredited at silver.

Andy Street said: “It is highly important for organisations to recognise the importance of their employee's mental and physical wellbeing and I'm delighted to see an impressive 53 workplaces awarded through our Thrive at Work scheme, improving the health and wellbeing of over 26 thousand staff from this year 's awards. That is an outstanding achievement.

“I urge more employers across the West Midlands to get involved with the scheme and sign up to help improve the health of their workforce. ”

Dr Julie Nugent added: “Congratulations to all the businesses that have been rightly awarded today for actively promoting the health and wellbeing of their staff.

“It is encouraging to see so many employers empowered to take a positive approach to employee wellbeing and transforming their workplace to become happier, healthier and more productive. ”

To find out further information Thrive At Work (wmca.org.uk) or email ThriveAtWork@wmca.org.uk

To view a full video recording of the awards, visit the WMCA YouTube page.