Reward Finance Group launches wellness team to support its staff

SME funding provider Reward Finance Group has launched a wellness team to provide wellbeing, first aid, mental health and menopause support for staff across its five UK regional locations.

The team comprises 30 employees from across Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham, London and Scotland. This includes 12 mental health first aiders, 10 menopause champions and eight first aiders.

Group managing director for Reward, Nick Smith, said: “The formation of the new Wellness Team underlines our commitment to fostering a safe, inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees, so that our workforce feels supported and valued in all aspects of their lives.

“Our Wellness Team is made up of volunteers who have been equipped with the knowledge and skills to address a range of physical and mental health concerns. The team members have undergone extensive training, enabling them to provide immediate assistance, guidance, and support to their colleagues in times of need.”