Outdoor specialist Mountain Warehouse has partnered with the Retail Trust to support the mental health and wellbeing of its global workforce.
The firm’s more than 4,500 employees in the UK, Europe, New Zealand, Australia and North America now have access to a wide range of wellbeing resources through the charity partner.
This includes counselling services, manager training, a virtual GP service, as well as a variety of discounts and rewards.
Mountain Warehouse staff will also be able to access the Retail Trust’s generative AI-powered happiness dashboard, which tracks wellbeing trends, mental health pressures and evaluates the effectiveness of support strategies.
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The retailer’s people director Karen Bandoh said: “We’re incredibly excited to launch this new partnership and to stand alongside more than 200 of the UK’s leading retailers in a united effort to drive meaningful change.
“Providing better, free, and confidential support services to our colleagues around the world is a vital step in helping them grow in their careers while caring for their wellbeing and their families.”
She added: “This partnership also gives us a strong platform to advocate for better conditions across the sector and to make a lasting, positive impact. We’re proud to be part of the change the Retail Trust is leading.”
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