The achievements of Armstrong Fluid Technology’s Droitwich site are being celebrated this week. Worcestershire Works Well – a multi-agency partnership working to improve workplace health and wellbeing in Worcestershire – has awarded Level 1 Accreditation to Armstrong, recognising the site’s progress towards a healthy and positive workplace.
The Worcestershire Works Well scheme has been operating for over 10 years and there are more than 100 active businesses across the county. The scheme provides a framework for companies in the region to work towards reduced sickness and staff turnover, by implementing measures for healthier lifestyles and staff motivation.
To achieve the Level One Accreditation companies have to meet the criteria for eight key standards. Helen Robinson, HR Administrator at Armstrong Fluid Technology, who co-ordinated the company’s application explained: “The scheme looks at a number of important aspects of employee health and wellbeing, from environment/culture and leadership, to healthy eating, physical activity and mental health. The scheme is designed to help companies to continually build on their achievements over time. Having achieved Level 1 accreditation we now know where to focus our efforts to work towards Level 2.”
Dan Costello, HR Director – UK, Europe, MEA at Armstrong Fluid Technology commented: “Employee motivation and well-being are keys to success for any business, and at Armstrong we take these priorities very seriously. In 2013 we launched Planet Proposition - a single global programme which drives our progress towards more ambitious sustainability targets. We have eight manufacturing sites on four continents, and this progress helps us to drive sustainability through our products, our environmental performance, our commitment to local communities, and the well-being of our employees. In 2021 the results of this programme were recognised when Armstrong was presented with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development. But of course, the work doesn’t stop there. Well done to everyone at Droitwich for meeting the criteria for Worcestershire Works Well Level 1 accreditation. And a special thank you to the HR team.”