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So far this year, SSG have proudly hosted and participated in numerous charitable events, raising a substantial sum for various causes.

Find out more about what we’ve been getting up to! 

This year's theme, "Do something funny for money", inspired us to engage our team with a variety of fundraising games. Activities included cake decorating, a comedy quiz, and a playful red nose hunt in the office.

21 March – The Great Tommy Sleep Out - Royal British Legion

Members of our team participated in The Great Tommy Sleep Out to raise awareness and funds for homeless veterans. The event involved spending a night sleeping outside in cold and uncomfortable conditions, mirroring the realities faced by many veterans on the streets. Our team showed their dedication and compassion while raising money and spreading awareness for this important cause.

14 June – UEFA Euro 2024 – Cancer Research UK and Prostate Cancer

To celebrate UEFA Euro 2024, we held a sweepstake for our team members. To enter, participants donated £2, with the funds going to the winner's chosen charity.

As the tournament progressed the competition got hot with participants being knocked out left, right and centre; building a fantastic buzz around the office. Our lucky winners, who drew Spain, chose to donate the funds to Cancer Research UK. 

We also hosted a "Wear a Football Shirt to Work" day in support of Prostate Cancer's #Shirt2Work campaign. Team members were able to wear a football shirt of their choice, whilst donating £2 towards a fantastic cause.

12 July - St Luke’s Midnight Walk - St Luke's Hospice

Another year meant another St Luke’s Midnight Walk for our dedicated SSG team. This time, 11 team members braved a rather wet night to take part in this meaningful event. Decked out in pink and glitter, our team proudly walked six miles across Plymouth, making it a memorable experience. They raised a whopping £270 for St Luke’s Hospice. 

As well as these events, we have had members of the team take part in their own charitable events. These include Race for Life 10k, Pretty Mudder 5k, and a charity ball for The Royal Engineers’ Association. 

We still have plenty of charitable events left to go including Macmillan Coffee Morning on the 27 September and a fun filled day of activities for Children in Need on the 13 November.

SSG raising money and spreading awareness for important causes.

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The event, which this year took place from 30 April to 2 May, is the UK's largest gathering of anyone responsible for overseeing a secure and productive workplace environment. With a range of interesting seminars, workshops and exhibitors across the health and safety sector, the show attracted thousands of visitors.

Throughout the week our team engaged with industry leaders and fellow professionals exchanging valuable knowledge and perspectives on emerging trends. 

The stand was busy during the show, with visitors having the opportunity to interact and discuss their training, membership, or consultancy requirements. They were also able to participate in exciting competitions and games, including a spinning wheel and a health and safety quiz, with chances to win prizes.

“We are thrilled to have been part of The Health & Safety Event”, said Adam, Head of Learning at SSG. “It was an exceptional opportunity for us to connect and share with customers and colleagues”.

We look forward to exhibiting again next year!

This week, for the first time, we proudly exhibited at The Health & Safety Event in Birmingham! 

Success at The Health & Safety Event!

SSG’s defibrillation initiative helps another organisation! 

As an organisation we have always valued positive impacts for local communities. This is why this year we launched a new initiative to support local community groups by supplying them with defibrillation units. 

As part of this, we have pledged that from every delegate booked onto a first aid course, £1 goes towards funding defibrillation units for community groups and organisations. This means that every time someone signs up for one of our first aid courses they are contributing to a life-saving cause in more ways than one. 

Earlier this year we presented a defibrillation unit to Teign Valley ‘Men in Sheds’ project who were so grateful for the donation. Now, we have been able to collect enough funding to buy a second unit to support another local organisation. The latest beneficiary of our defibrillation initiative is the Yealm Gig Rowing Group. 

Barry Wolstenholme, one of our Senior Health and Safety Trainers, presented the unit and said “It’s a great feeling to know that every time a delegate books a first aid course with us it’s going to help someone and an organisation. I’m thrilled that we get to help groups like the Yealm Gig Rowing Club and look forward to seeing who we can help next!” 

For more information about our first aid courses, please call our Customer Service team on 01752 201616. 

Every £1 goes towards funding defibrillation units for community groups and organisations.

SSG’s seventh Annual Conference marked as best one yet! 

This year we held our popular Annual Conference on Thursday 5th October. 

Each year we hold a conference for our health and safety, HR and ISO ADVISOR members. Through these we are able to provide them with latest updates on new legislations and information relevant to their organisations. It also gives delegates the chance to network with each other and SSG team members, as well as ask those thought-provoking questions! 

The conference started with three of the SSG Service Delivery team. Starting with Tim Harnett, Head of Consultancy, providing a health and safety update featuring statistics from the HSE as well as case studies. Manuela Grossmann, Head of People Services, gave employment law and HR updates before the first half was finished by Adam Worth, Head of Learning, with an interactive health and wellbeing session, giving an insight into mental health at work and a better understanding of conditions people may be facing. 

We were also lucky enough to have to guest speakers present. Dan Tolman from British Solar Renewables discussed health and safety climate and culture at work as well as focusing on an interesting incident that happened at his organisation. Peter Buscombe, an Inspector from the HSE, spoke about HSE’s priorities and initiatives and the drive they have on mental health over the next couple of years. 

The morning was finished off with one of our health and safety trainers, Shaun Davis, who previously worked as Fire Officer for Devon. Shaun was able to share his knowledge on fire compartmentation and examples of previous fires over the years he’s worked on. 

Our conference this year has proved to be a huge success in providing members with knowledge, ideas to take to their organisation and networking opportunities. We look forward to continuing to support our members and enhancing our services in the years to come. 

For more information about our ADVISOR membership scheme, contact our Customer Service Team on 01752 201616.

Each year we hold a conference for our health and safety, HR and ISO ADVISOR members. 

This month, Manuela Grossmann, our HR specialist will be talking in-depth about flexible working and how the new legislation will affect employers. 

Midweek Masterclass - October 

As an organisation we are always looking for ways to improve employee wellbeing and create a strong sense of community within the team. As a way of achieving this we have implemented our monthly SSG Go Walking event, which combines low intensity exercise and team bonding.

As part of our SSG Wellbeing initiative, working in line with our Wellbeing Forum, our SSG Go Walking event is open to all employees, as well as their families and furry friends. Organised by team members, Laura and Sarah, previous walks have taken them to locations including Sheepstor, Cann Woods and Saltram House, often featuring pasties and treats.

The walks currently take place after work but as we move into Autumn and Winter, they will be scheduled for Sundays to avoid darker evenings and encourage more to attend. 

SSG Go Walking has had a good turnout from both staff and family members, and whilst we often have our regular attendees, we are also seeing an increase in new participants each month. Keep an eye out on social media for pictures from our next walk on Wednesday 27th September!

Laura Haylock commented “SSG go walking is a great opportunity to get out, blow away the cobwebs and enjoy the beautiful surroundings we have on our doorstep in Devon. It’s not just about walking; it’s about creating a healthy, happier and more connected workplace and a great way to build new friendships. Everyone is welcome and we have tried to plan a variety of routes to suit all fitness levels!”

How can events improve your employees’ wellbeing?

Events like these can significantly enhance employees’ personal wellbeing as they create lasting memories, enabling walkers to enjoy nature and nurture their connections with others. These relationships, can extend into the workplace, contributing to employee satisfaction and collaboration across different departments. 

It is important to remember that employee satisfaction isn’t just about workplace tasks and responsibilities; it is about ensuring a healthy work-life balance and creating a positive wellbeing culture amongst your workforce. 

Want to implement changes in your workplace? You could start by creating a Wellbeing Forum. Forums allow you to gain different perspectives from those “on the ground” regarding elements of your organisation as well as collating ideas on future activities. Encouraging your senior management teams to take a step back, listen, evaluate employee satisfaction and act shows the importance you place on your employees and their wellbeing. Have a think about what you can do for your staff in the run-up to Christmas!

We are always thinking of new ways to introduce wellbeing initiatives... 

SSG colleagues put on their walking boots! 

<h1 class="ql-align-center">Anxiety</h1>Do you know enough about anxiety in the workplace?&nbsp;&nbsp;This month's podcast features our Head of Training Adam Worth who discusses anxiety as well as answering a Q&amp;A, covering:&nbsp;<ul><li>What is anxiety?&nbsp;</li><li>Categories of anxiety and responses&nbsp;</li><li>Understanding how to help&nbsp;</li></ul>To listen, click on the links below: <a href="http://go.ssg.uk/amazonpodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(47, 107, 154);">go.ssg.uk/amazonpodcast</a><a href="http://go.ssg.uk/applepodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(47, 107, 154);">go.ssg.uk/applepodcast</a><a href="http://go.ssg.uk/spotifylink" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(47, 107, 154);">go.ssg.uk/spotifylink</a>

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