wellbeing

Ben launches suicide prevention campaign with new online tools

Ben, the automotive industry charity, has launched a month-long campaign around suicide prevention, to raise awareness and highlight that it is there for those struggling

HSE concerned that 21 motor repair workers killed since 2017

The Health and Safety Executive has urged motor repair workshops to ensure their processes and practices are fit for purpose as its data shows that 21 workers in the sector have been killed in incidents since 2017.

Menable and eBay Motors Group to launch Wellbeing Winners dealership accreditation scheme

Menable and eBay Motors Group have partnered to launch a new accreditation scheme to improve the mental wealth of employees in car retailers across the UK.

Saker: Should HR protect employees, not the company, in sex harassment cases?

AM's regular columnist Professor Jim Saker, director of the Centre for Automotive Management at Loughborough University's business school and president of the Institute of the Motor Industry, shares his thoughts about the damage done to companies by HR departments that put corporate damage-limitation ahead of victim welfare.

Ben launches new 24-hour text service

Automotive charity, Ben, has launched a new text service to ensure people in a crisis can access free and confidential help.

One last push for Ben climbers’ £300,000 Kilimanjaro challenge

Automotive sector leaders might have succeeded in reaching the summit of Africa’s highest peak, but they now need sponsors’ help to make one last push to their £300,000 fund-raising target.

Dealer group decides to close on Sundays for sake of staff wellbeing

Dealer group Burrows Motor Company will close on Sundays from this weekend to ensure sales staff have a proper day of rest.

Get ready for Ben's Big Breakfast charity fundraiser next week

Lookers chief people officer fears cost-of-living challenge won't be short-lived

Lookers chief people officer Chris Whittaker has voiced fears the cost-of-living crisis affecting the car retail sector’s workforce is “not going to be a short-lived”.

Ben tackles loneliness for Mental Health Awareness Week

Ben is aiming to tackle loneliness with the launch of a social anxiety programme to coincide with Mental Health Awareness Week (May 9-15).

LSH Auto trains more mental health first aiders

Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week (9-15 May 2022), LSH Auto has trained 23 more colleagues as Mental Health First Aiders.

SVA announces health, wellbeing and sustainability strategies

Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has announced plans to introduce a new health and wellbeing strategy for its employees and deliver a net zero emissions strategy.

Extra leave and health benefits added as Drive Motor Retail puts staff in focus

Health benefits, enhanced annual leave and subsidised gym memberships are part of a new wellbeing package introduced for staff at AM100 dealer group Drive Motor Retail.

How eStar Truck & Van's Caroline Burnell champions the van community

eStar Truck & Van's Caroline Burnell, has improved van community culture from her passion for improving wellbeing and innovation in communication.

Marshall Motor Group secures Best Workplaces for Wellbeing ranking

Marshall Motor Group was the only car retail business to feature in the 2022 Great Place to Work Best Workplaces for Wellbeing rankings.

Ben to launch customer digital wellbeing platform

Ben has teamed up with wellbeing data specialists Wellonomics to provide a customised platform to automotive businesses.

RTC to support industry wellbeing through Menable partnership

Real Time Communications (RTC) has joined Menable as part of a bid to "champion the well-being" of its team and its clients in the automotive retail sector.

Ben launches Christmas appeal as demand for support soars

Ben has launched a new Christmas appeal which aims to raise at least £500,000 to ensure it can support the record numbers of people calling on its services.

Ben launches new SilverCloud programmes for younger people

Ben is launching programmes on its digital mental health and wellbeing platform – Silvercloud – tailored to help younger automotive people aged 16 and over.

Car retail must focus on social media as 'mouthpiece' for vulnerable customers

Social media has become a key mouthpiece for vulnerable customers and car retailers must be ready to identify their needs and respond with empathy, according to The Motor Ombudsman.