Bell Bulletin: November 2021
Catch up on all our latest news…
Kickstart Profile: Georgia Thomson
Recently Paramjit Barry, our Head of Human Resources, spoke with Georgia Thomson about her experience with the Kickstart program and how it has helped her get back into work in a role that she is excited to develop in and progress in this new chapter of her career.
International Day of Friendship
This Friday 30th July marks the International Day of Friendship and our Head of Human Resources Paramjit Barry has written a blog discussing the importance of this and the distinct connections between wellbeing and friendship.
World Wellbeing Week 2021
This week marks World Wellbeing Week. Our head of Human Resources, Paramjit Barry, has shared some useful tips from our Employee Assistance Programme on improving our day-to-day wellbeing as well as discussing why wellbeing is important at Bell Group.
Loneliness Awareness Week 2021
This week is Loneliness Awareness Week. Our head of Human Resources, Paramjit Barry, has shared her thoughts on loneliness and ways to recognise and deal with this emotions.
Meet The Team: Helena Smith
We recently asked Helena Smith, our Strategic Business Psychologist, to share with us her career journey and what her role entails within Bell Group.
World Meditation Day 2021
Today marks World Meditation Day.
Click to read our blog on the positives that meditation can bring to you.
Breathe a sign of relief...
Breathing Techniques
Have you used the new feature developed by Health Assured yet?
The techniques help us achieve a sense of calm and relaxation, available wherever and whenever we might need them.
2021 Challenge... The Big Bell Branch Visit.
Stress Awareness Week
National Stress Awareness Week. Now is a good time to take a step back and learn to manage any stresses that we may be experiencing. Here we share some of our top tips on how to help prevent stress from becoming an issue.
World Suicide Prevention Day 10th September
Coronavirus Action Schedule (Issue 6)
This is a schedule of information, to act as an ‘aide memoire’ ensuring all updates are implemented
COVID-19 Helpdesk
A specific Bell helpdesk has been set up and is manned securely by only senior Company Management to help you with any concerns. This may include if you’re concerned about the impact on your finances or to query meeting arrangements or site operational changes due to COVID-19.
Growing for Wellbeing Week: 1-7 June
Mental Health Awareness Week: 18-24 May
Health Bulletin 13: 18.05.2020 - Working from Home
Many of us are now working from home and maintaining your wellbeing and working as efficiently as possible is essential.
NATIONAL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Financial Wellbeing
TOGETHER BELL COMPETITIONS
WIN £30 IN VOUCHERS EVERY WEEK – SHARE YOUR #STAYATHOME INSPIRATIONS
1st May 2020: Send us your Exercising at Home Pics…Winner announced here on 8/5/20
- Email us – competitions@bellgroup.co.uk
- Upload your photo to your Instagram and tag us @bellgroupuk
- via WhatsApp to 07825 428 224
Wellbeing: Domestic Abuse
Click for more information
Competition Winner: 17th April 2020
CORONAVIRUS FAQs
Please click to see our FAQs
PROTECTING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
Outbreaks of infectious diseases like the current Coronavirus can be worrying and can affect our mental health. Whilst it is important to stay informed of developments, there are also many things we can do to support and manage our wellbeing during such uncertainty…
Health Bulletin 10 CV 20-03-20 - Office Access Protocols
Risk Avoidance Protocol for Bell staff accessing Bell offices/buildings.
A note from our Chief Executive (19.03.20)
Team,
I’d like to say thank you.
I appreciate this is an incredibly stressful time for everyone however, throughout the country you have all remained incredibly committed with your desire to keep going and work through the problems we are all facing together. For over 32 years, the Bell community has faced challenges big and small head on, supporting each other and working together; this will be no different. I’m confident we will look back on this time as, undoubtedly, a period of extreme challenge, but also a period that taught us lessons which will stay with us for our lifetime, and ultimately make us stronger.
Please be reassured that our number one priority is your health, safety and wellbeing and our management team is working tirelessly to establish safe working practices that will allow us all to continue earning a living without risk to our health. I urge you to read the guidance notes and bulletins being sent from Bell Safety Services; they are designed to keep you and your colleagues safe and healthy.
As a responsible employer, we are here to help you cope mentally and physically with the threat of Covid-19. We will continue to give you the best guidance available and to help every individual stay safe. We have already taken the following measures:
- An Action Group was set up last month, with our MD, CEO and HSE Director collaborating daily to take swift and appropriate actions in line with the advice set out by the NHS, Health Protection Scotland, Public Health England and the Government. The Action Group protocol considers correct and current advice to enable strategic operational decisions to be made and to keep all our employees informed of best practice.
- We have set up this web page specifically to keep you informed and enhance communication group-wide. Please check this webpage (bellgroup.co.uk/togetherbell), as often as possible for updates and advice.
- A specific Bell helpdesk coronavirus@bellgroup.co.uk has been set up and is manned securely by only senior Company Management to help you with any concerns. This may include if you’re concerned about the impact on your finances or to query meeting arrangements or site operational changes due to COVID-19.
- We will continue to disseminate important advice as well as changes to policies and procedures via our emailed Safety bulletins. These will also be posted on site noticeboards, delivered as Tool Box Talks and selected notices will be posted on our dedicated ‘TogetherBell’ web page.
Please also remember our Wellbeing support service is available to all Bell employees and your families 24/7. This is an anonymous helpline manned by professional psychologists who are able to give support and guidance on any issues you may be encountering during this difficult period. Contact Health Assured on 0800 030 5182 or visit healthassuredeap.com
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Throughout our history, our employees have relied on us during challenging circumstances. We don’t take that lightly and in the coming weeks we will share more about what we are doing to help you and the wider community, particularly the most vulnerable members.
It’s the kindness and support that we give to each other that will help us get through these challenging times.
Take care and a big thank you from The Bell Family.
Craig Bell – Chief Executive
A note from our Chief Executive (19.03.20)
Team,
I’d like to say thank you.
I appreciate this is an incredibly stressful time for everyone however, throughout the country you have all remained incredibly committed with your desire to keep going and work through the problems we are all facing together. For over 32 years, the Bell community has faced challenges big and small head on, supporting each other and working together; this will be no different. I’m confident we will look back on this time as, undoubtedly, a period of extreme challenge, but also a period that taught us lessons which will stay with us for our lifetime, and ultimately make us stronger.
Please be reassured that our number one priority is your health, safety and wellbeing and our management team is working tirelessly to establish safe working practices that will allow us all to continue earning a living without risk to our health. I urge you to read the guidance notes and bulletins being sent from Bell Safety Services; they are designed to keep you and your colleagues safe and healthy.
As a responsible employer, we are here to help you cope mentally and physically with the threat of Covid-19. We will continue to give you the best guidance available and to help every individual stay safe. We have already taken the following measures:
- An Action Group was set up last month, with our MD, CEO and HSE Director collaborating daily to take swift and appropriate actions in line with the advice set out by the NHS, Health Protection Scotland, Public Health England and the Government. The Action Group protocol considers correct and current advice to enable strategic operational decisions to be made and to keep all our employees informed of best practice.
- We have set up this web page specifically to keep you informed and enhance communication group-wide. Please check this webpage (bellgroup.co.uk/togetherbell), as often as possible for updates and advice.
- A specific Bell helpdesk coronavirus@bellgroup.co.uk has been set up and is manned securely by only senior Company Management to help you with any concerns. This may include if you’re concerned about the impact on your finances or to query meeting arrangements or site operational changes due to COVID-19.
- We will continue to disseminate important advice as well as changes to policies and procedures via our emailed Safety bulletins. These will also be posted on site noticeboards, delivered as Tool Box Talks and selected notices will be posted on our dedicated ‘TogetherBell’ web page.
Please also remember our Wellbeing support service is available to all Bell employees and your families 24/7. This is an anonymous helpline manned by professional psychologists who are able to give support and guidance on any issues you may be encountering during this difficult period. Contact Health Assured on 0800 030 5182 or visit healthassuredeap.com
Login: Bell Password: Group
Throughout our history, our employees have relied on us during challenging circumstances. We don’t take that lightly and in the coming weeks we will share more about what we are doing to help you and the wider community, particularly the most vulnerable members.
It’s the kindness and support that we give to each other that will help us get through these challenging times.
Take care and a big thank you from The Bell Family.
Craig Bell – Chief Executive
