Celebrating Success: Language is Everything Earns a Spot in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ List by Great Place to Work
Posted on 15th July 2024 at 13:22
At Language is Everything, our mission extends beyond providing exceptional interpreting and translation services; we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and vibrant workplace where our employees thrive. We are thrilled to announce that our commitment to employee wellbeing has been recognised, as we have been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ by Great Place to Work.
Being included in this prestigious list is a testament to our core values. At Language is Everything, we believe that a positive work environment is crucial for both personal and professional growth. We have always strived to create a workplace that nurtures our team members, promoting a healthy balance between work and life, encouraging continuous learning, and fostering a culture of respect and inclusion. The significance of employee wellbeing cannot be overstated. It impacts everything from productivity and creativity to job satisfaction and overall happiness. By prioritising the well-being of our team, we ensure that our employees feel valued and supported, which in turn drives our success as a company. Our recognition by Great Place to Work highlights the success of our initiatives and inspires us to continue our efforts in this vital area.
Our approach to well-being is multifaceted, addressing various aspects of our employees’ lives:
1. Mental Health Support: We provide access to professional counselling services and mental health resources to help our team manage stress and maintain mental clarity.
2. Physical Health: We offer gym memberships, and wellness programs, and encourage physical activity through regular team challenges and events.
3. Continuous Learning: Professional development is a cornerstone of our culture. We offer regular training sessions and opportunities for career advancement.
4. Inclusive Culture: Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our workplace. We celebrate different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives, fostering an environment where everyone feels welcome and valued.
Our placement on the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ list is based on extensive feedback from our employees, who provided insights into their experiences working at Language is Everything. Here are some of their thoughts:
“Throughout my time at Language is Everything, I have always been offered support in a variety of ways, whether this be regular check ins and conversations with colleagues, external support options and contact details directing me to relevant organisations, or monthly wellbeing emails. All the staff and management team are so friendly and caring with any issues, and I will always appreciate the relationship we all have in the office!”
“Language is Everything offers regular one-to-one sessions, where we can discuss any issues or concerns, we may have. It also operates an open-door policy where we speak to any manager or supervisor regarding any issues or problems we may be going through, and they also offer access to the EAP programme. They care about their staff’s mental well-being and will often have regular check-ins when needed and offer support as and when they can.”
“Language is Everything believe in looking after our own and they provide many examples to ensure working for the company is a relaxed fulfilling and fun atmosphere. For example, we offer one-to-one sessions, an open-door policy, and the EAP programme (Employee Assistance). By providing these services we strive to achieve that our employees go home with a smile on their face.”
This accolade is not just a celebration of our past and present efforts but a motivation for the future. We are committed to continuously improving our workplace and ensuring our employees remain happy, healthy, and engaged. At Language is Everything, we understand that our success is intrinsically linked to the well-being of our team. As we look ahead, we are excited to build on this foundation, exploring new ways to support our employees and maintain our position as a leader in workplace wellbeing.
Being named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ by Great Place to Work is a significant milestone for Language is Everything. It affirms our dedication to creating an environment where our team can flourish. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our employees for their contributions and feedback, which have been instrumental in achieving this award. Together, we will continue to make Language is Everything a great place to work, where wellbeing truly is everything.
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We are proud to share this achievement with our community and look forward to many more years of fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive.
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