Page 2 - Marlborough Chamber of Commerce Voice Magazine Spring 2023

W E L C O M E T O V O I C E
CONTENTS
Welcome from
Pete Coldwell, CEO
Membership Benefits
Sustainability
Snapped at Chamber Events
Health & Wellbeing Feature
Sister Cities
Business Excellence Awards
Infometrics - Regional Data
Training & Events Coming Up
at the Chamber
Welcome Onboard - New
Chamber Members
The Big Date: Election 2023
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WELCOME TO THE SPRING
2023 VOICE MAGAZINE
As we approach Mental Health Awareness Week,
most business leaders realise that this is now a
fundamental part of being a good employer.
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02 It might have been seen as a “nice to have” in the
past, but no longer. Creating the right culture is
03 absolutely critical to having a company that works to
its full potential. The key is to make it part of what
06 you do, every single day, rather than an add on at the
end of the monthly agenda.
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11 Making sure you’re aware of the causes of stress for
your employees and then doing what you can to
12-14 minimise those causes, will help drive productivity.
As importantly you also have a legal responsibility to
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provide a healthy work environment.
17-18 Multiple studies around the world have found that
investing time and resource into wellbeing
19-22 generates a significant return on those investments.
It’s not about adding more costs to business, it’s
about keeping a healthier workforce and having
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happier employees.
Basically a healthier workforce makes for better
productivity and a happier workplace and that
culture of wellness doesn’t need to cost a fortune.
It’s about thoughtful and consistent focus.
So if you’re already all over this, then great, but if it’s
not been a focus for your business up to now, then
make Mental Health Awareness Week 18-24th
September your time to start.
Pete Coldwell | CEO