At IEG, we recognise that wellbeing is fundamental to success. We are deeply committed to fostering a nurturing community that prioritises the physical and mental health of both our students and staff.
Transforming Lives Through
Wellbeing
We understand that how we feel directly impacts our ability to learn, perform and contribute.
By creating a supportive and inclusive environment built on our core values, we empower our people to thrive. We believe individuals give their best when they feel valued, supported, and empowered. This translates into a strong commitment culture, where everyone feels a deep sense of connection and dedication to the organisation.
Recognising that life throws challenges, we offer comprehensive support structures to help our staff and students navigate both personal and professional difficulties, fostering resilience and enabling them to reach their full potential.
Wellbeing Services at IEG
Our wellbeing services include:
Access to psychological therapies to deal with stress, depression and anxiety (IAPT)
Signposting to Counselling and other Services
General Health Advice
Health & Wellbeing
We value our people and are keen to offer all the help and support they
need in managing their health and wellbeing.
Employee Assistance Programme
Providing comprehensive support for personal and professional problems and access to a wide range of well-being resources and programmes.
Flexible and Hybrid Working
We offer part-time, term-time only and flexible/hybrid working opportunities and a process for considering requests for flexible working patterns to help you balance work and other aspects of your life.
Fitness
Fully equipped fitness suites at both campuses. We are also members of the ‘Cycle to Work Scheme’ and have a discounted Burghley Park Golf Club membership offer.
Supporting Wellbeing Developing Resilience
Support for staff affected by stress, access to a free counselling helpline, ‘Time to Care’ events, access to a cross-group chaplaincy service.
Sick Pay
Occupational sick pay schemes.
Staff Rewards and Recognition
Awards and vouchers, staff discounts platform and instant recognition scheme.
Parental Benefits
Generous occupational maternity and adoption benefits are available, along with up to 12 months off work. Access to paternity and shared parental leave scheme.
Promoting Mental Health Awareness
Mental health and stress awareness training and resources, Mental Health First Aid training (MHFA) and access to our dedicated mental health champions.
Occupational Health
Occupational health consultants, support and advice available.
Wellbeing Wednesday
An opportunity to take part in wellbeing activities as part of our annual Staff Development Conference.
Disability Confident Committed
We are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment communicating vacancies, offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the person specification, providing reasonable adjustments, and supporting existing employees.
Inclusive Culture
We thrive through embracing and celebrating our differences including our culture, ethnicity, disability, gender, age, religion and sexual preference.
Health Checks
Relevant to your role, access to hearing and lung function tests and free eyesight tests for regular PC users.
In signing the pledge, which was launched in October 2021 by Wellbeing of Women, we have committed to:
Acknowledging that the menopause can pose challenges in the workplace and that women require support during this phase.
Encouraging open, positive, and respectful conversations surrounding the topic of menopause.
Taking active measures to support and educate our employees who are affected by the menopause.
We support employers to develop their people and their organisations. We strive to make a positive contribution to the prosperity and wellbeing of our diverse communities.
