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2025 WINNER · Construction

WSP’s winning entry looked beyond wellbeing events to the pressures of the working day. Overtime, absence, support-service data and employee feedback helped the organisation identify where action was needed.

What they did

Leaders were encouraged to record and review overtime so that workload could be discussed. Wellness leave, preventive health screening and a network of 43 Mental Health First Aiders formed part of the support available.

The programme also addressed different experiences across the workforce, including a fathers’ discussion group, paternity support and menopause allies. Webinars and events provided opportunities to learn and connect across offices.

What the entry shows

The submission reported 24 webinars and 42 events, with 1,491 participations across nine cities in five countries. It also reported a 50% reduction in recorded overtime and a substantial increase in screening participation.

These figures describe reported workplace and participation changes. They do not isolate the programme as the sole cause or show that every participant’s health improved.

What others can learn

Workload is a wellbeing issue that requires management attention. Making it visible can create the basis for a conversation about staffing, priorities and recovery.

WSP’s example combines that operational focus with a range of support, recognising that events and individual resources cannot substitute for examining how work gets done.

Based on the original 2025 mentl awards submission. Figures and observations are those reported in the entry.

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