Employee wellbeing

It can be so easy to take our mental and emotional health for granted, but mental health problems can affect any of us at any time.

In recognition of this, Quilter offers a range of support to employees including:

• an employee assistance programme offering a range of services including confidential counselling (up to 10 sessions), legal and medical support, with help in areas such as bereavement, family issues, stress, and anxiety.
• wellbeing webinars, podcasts and articles covering a variety of topics to help colleagues through difficult times and to promote ongoing wellbeing such as Financial Wellbeing, creating health boundaries and supporting Team wellbeing
• Colleague-led initiatives driven by our network of Thrive ambassadors to help raise awareness and open-up conversations to support wellbeing at work such as: Learning playlists on our inhouse learning platform, ‘This is Me’ colleague story-telling sharing experiences of mental health and wellbeing and local activities such as Coffee and Chat sessions and Mental Health awareness week celebrations etc.

Physical health has a large impact on people’s mental health and general wellbeing, so Quilter provides a range of services to help support colleagues’ physical health, including:

• Cycling to work scheme – a great way to keep fit and help the environment, the scheme allows Quilter colleagues to purchase a bike at a discounted rate and spread the payments to make it more affordable.
• Private healthcare scheme and discounted gym membership – as part of their benefits package, colleagues may have the opportunity to select flexible benefits that contribute to their physical wellbeing.
• Employee assistance programme We Care – available to help with a range of physical wellbeing concerns such as wanting to get fit and healthy, nutritional advice dealing with addiction and support through physical illness.
• Second Opinion – offering colleagues opportunity to seek a second medical opinion or advice.
• Access to a UK-based GP anytime you need to (24/7), from your own home and with no usage limitations.
• Flu vaccination offered to colleagues annually.
• A range of online courses and articles – offering support in areas such as healthy eating, being more active and sleeping better.
• We are committed to supporting people transitioning through menopause. Our Menopause and Gynaecological Policy aims to educate and inform individuals about what menopause is, provide guidance on how managers can support people who are transitioning, and establish an open, compassionate and positive environment to have supportive conversations about the menopause.

As one of the UK’s leading financial providers, Quilter wants to help customers, colleagues and communities improve their financial health, which plays a vital part in our overall happiness.

This commitment starts with Quilter colleagues, who can access a range of services and products to contribute to their financial wellbeing, including:

• Flexible benefits, enabling you to select the benefits that make up your total reward package, such as childcare vouchers, pension contributions, and life and medical insurance.
• Access to Quilter products such as ISAs and portfolio management for Quilter colleagues and their families at the best possible terms.
• Free, professional financial advice consultation, with opportunity to access on going advice with a discount for UK based staff.
• Colleagues may be offered an option to participate in the company share save scheme, allowing them to potentially purchase Quilter shares at a discounted rate.
• Access to a range of articles and resources to help you manage your money better, covering topics such as dealing with debt, saving money and keeping your finances safe online.

Being part of a team, having support from your colleagues, staying connected and making a difference to the community can have a hugely positive impact on your wellbeing. There are lots of ways for Quilter colleagues to get involved, be part of something and make a difference.

• Employee Networks and the Thrive Ambassadors: We have a number of employee networks within Quilter which all employee have opportunity to create, join or contribute to. These networks are valued throughout the organisation and positively impact our culture. Our Thrive ambassadors support mental wellbeing initiatives, our inclusion and diversity networks support the organisational strategy in becoming a more inclusive environment and we have all manner of specialist interest groups such as Exercise, Parenting and Baking!
• Volunteering: All UK and Isle of Man permanent employees are entitled to one day (seven hours) paid time off a year to volunteer at a charity or community group. It doesn’t need to be a registered charity but it should be an organisation that supports the community, like a local school, club or similar organisation.