bWell Progress
On this page, find out how we're doing in relation to our stated aims and objectives.
Current activity
bWell Employers Launch
bWell Employers was officially launched on 26th November 2008 at the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce. Around 40 local businesses attended the event and the feedback from employers was very positive.
MINDFUL EMPLOYER
Charter Signatories
We are pleased to announce the following signatories so far to the MINDFUL EMPLOYER Charter:
- NHS South Birmingham
- SIFA Fireside
- Health Exchange CIC Ltd
- Rape and Sexual Violence Project (RSVP)
- Better Work Consulting Ltd
- West Midlands Employer Coalition
- NHS Birmingham East and North
- Birmingham Voluntary Services Council (BVSC)
- Heart of Birmingham Primary Care Trust
- West Midlands Local Government Association
Fees
From 1st April 2009, administration costs were introduced for signing up to the MINDFUL EMPLOYER Charter. Click here for further details.
Employers Training Dates
bWell has been running training sessions for employers since Feb 2009.
bWell currently offers training on the following topics:
For details of other training taking place, click here.
Employers Networking Meetings
bWell holds quarterly Employer Networking Meetings, topics so far have included: MINDFUL EMPLOYER Charter - the benefits, From Sick Note to Fit Note and Flexible Working Patterns: A win/ win, and Improving your workplace (stress interventions).
Future meeting dates are to be announced shortly.
To book a place at these meetings, please email bwellemployers@bhwp.nhs.uk.
Are you fit to change? Event - How to take care of your staff while taking care of your business.
A joint event between bWell and ACAS was held on Wednesday 20th May 2009 at Warwickshire County Cricket Club. Around 20 local businesses attended the event and it is hoped that more of these events will be taking place in the future.
To register your interest for future events, email bwellemployers@bhwp.nhs.uk.