Managers and leaders wellbeing

Sherwood and our colleagues continue to face significant challenges and as a leader and/or manager, it is important that you raise awareness and champion our existing policies, guidance, and protocols in place to support your  team and colleagues.

 

Managers and leaders checklist

 

Book on Wellbeing Conversations Training

  • Know the signs of stress and burnout
  • Be confident in having the wellbeing conversation
  • Know what is out there and how to “sell” it to colleagues
  • Familiarise self with the wellbeing website
  • Hold regular supportive conversations with colleagues
  • Walking check ins, out of work area time to check in
  • Follow up.

 

Check the environment

  • Is it safe and well maintained? If not, report it
  • Improve and tidy up staff rest areas
  • Hydration stations

 

Identify a Wellbeing Champion and protect them four hours a month

  • Up to date staff notice board, posters on toilet doors
  • Display going home checklist
  • Break planning, including your own
  • Traffic Light assessment for team wellbeing culture and goals
  • Ask teams what would improve their wellbeing?

Contact the Wellbeing team