September 2022

One of our leading employee engagement experts will focus on staff mental health and wellbeing when he addresses an audience of the UK’s top business bosses.

Scott Read, CEO of Growth Partners’ employee services, will be part of a panel of experts at the Great British Business Show 2022 – which is expected to attract over 30,000 visitors when it takes places at London Excel on 16-17 November.

Scott will highlight ways of spotting team members who are struggling with their mental health – and demonstrating the positive impact which businesses feel by offering support.

Scott said:

“It’s never been more important than it is now to support your employees in managing their emotional wellbeing. Everybody has a raft of daily emotional challenges that affect their mood, performance, and general health, and it’s a vital part of our jobs, as business leaders, to recognise and support everyone as much as we can.

If you care about your business, you need to start by caring about the wellbeing of every member within it,”

The sessions, Taking Care of your Staff: Understanding the 5 pillars of wellbeing in the Workplace, take place in the Panel Theatre between 2-2.45pm on 16 November and 1–1.45 on 17 November.

Growth Partners, a specialist payroll, pensions and employee engagement provider will be exhibiting on stand B966 across the two days.

About the Great British Business Show: As Europe’s largest business event, the 44^th edition of The Business Show is set to be bigger and better than ever before. With over 750 exhibitors showcasing all the latest products and services, 200 educational masterclasses and seminars, panel debates, endless networking opportunities and keynotes from some of the biggest names in business.

To register for free tickets visit the Great British Business Show.

We were delighted to sponsor the Employer of the Year category of the Niche Business Awards for a third successive year.

Scott Read, our CEO of Employee Services, presented representatives from Leicester-based financial services company Superbia Group with the top award during the ceremony which was held at the city’s Athena venue.

Superbia emerged victorious from a highly-competitive shortlist of six after demonstrating a commitment to employee engagement, incentives, benefits and investment in their staff.

Scott said:

“We were impressed by the high-quality nominations, and excited to see just how businesses within the area engage with and look after their staff. We were really keen to see and support the businesses that place an ongoing emphasis on developing and maximising their talent, listening to the needs of their employees, and having a structured way in which they engage with staff on a weekly, monthly and ongoing basis.

“Superbia are a great example of all of these things and it was a pleasure to be able to present the award to representatives of the company on what was a fantastic night of celebrating success.”

Scott added:

“We’ve sponsored The Employer of the Year Award for three years in a row – it resonates so well with our mission to make employers’ and employees’ lives easier, happier and healthier. The award acknowledges local companies who invest in their employees, something which we believe is what makes businesses thrive. There will never be a better time to adopt better employee engagement processes and for business owners to unburden themselves from day-to-day administrative demands so they can focus on growing their business.”

Other companies shortlisted for Employer of the Year 2022 were:

• Michael Smith Switchgear
• Mason Foods
• The Fraser Stretton Group
• Everard Meadows
• Paragon Solutions

In partnership with Leicester Castle Business School, Cross Productions delivered the annual event at Athena greeting guests with a back to the 80s evening, with hints of the 50s, and an ‘Enchantment Under the Sea’ prom.

Read more about the Niche Business Awards with Cross Productions.