Recognition Badges
The Healthy Working Wales (HWW) Recognition Badges recognise employers who are taking positive steps to improve health and wellbeing in the workplace.
How the badges work
The recognition badges provide a clear and supportive pathway for organisations to engage with Healthy Working Wales services and demonstrate their commitment to workforce wellbeing.
Participation is free, voluntary and open to all employers in Wales.
The recognition badges aim to:
- Recognise organisations taking action to improve workplace wellbeing
- Provide a visible symbol of commitment to employee health
- Support employers on a structured journey of improvement
- Promote collaboration, peer learning and the sharing of good practice
Employers can achieve two badges as they increase their engagement with Healthy Working Wales tools, services and learning opportunities.
Transcript – HWW Recognition Badges animation
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<b>Healthy Working Wales supports
employers across Wales</b>
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<b>to build healthier, happier, more
productive workplaces.</b>
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<b>The Healthy Working Wales Recognition
Badges celebrate</b>
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<b>employers who are taking positive
and practical steps</b>
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<b>to improve health and wellbeing
at work.</b>
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<b>They offer a simple, visible way to</b>
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<b>demonstrate your organisation’s
progress</b>
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<b>and commitment to supporting
your workforce,</b>
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<b>and to show prospective
employees that</b>
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<b>you care about the wellbeing
of your staff.</b>
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<b>By taking part, employers engage with
free Healthy Working Wales tools,</b>
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<b>guidance and learning opportunities.</b>
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<b>Participation shows that your</b>
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<b>organisation is not only interested
in wellbeing,</b>
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<b>but is actively taking steps
to strengthen it.</b>
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<b>Healthy Working Wales offers
two Recognition Badges,</b>
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<b>reflecting your organisation’s
engagement and activity.</b>
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<b>The Healthy Working Wales Active
Employer Badge</b>
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<b>recognises those organisations that
have taken meaningful early action</b>
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<b>to begin improving workplace
wellbeing.</b>
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<b>To achieve this badge, employers
complete</b>
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<b>the Healthy Working Wales
Employer Survey Tool</b>
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<b>and take at least one practical
step, such as</b>
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<b>attending a Workplace Wellbeing
First Steps Workshop,</b>
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<b>working with the Workplace Advisor
Support Service,</b>
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<b>taking part in the Peer Mentoring
Programme.</b>
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<b>This badge shows that your
organisation is</b>
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<b>actively engaging with Healthy
Working Wales</b>
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<b>and beginning to build a healthier
workplace.</b>
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<b>The Healthy Working Wales Leading</b>
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<b>Employer Badge recognises
those organisations</b>
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<b>that are demonstrating leadership
and supporting</b>
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<b>others in the journey towards
healthier workplaces.</b>
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<b>To achieve this badge, employers must
meet the Active Employer Criteria</b>
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<b>and also share a success story on the
Healthy Working Wales website</b>
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<b>and take an action that supports
the learning of others,</b>
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<b>for example by becoming a
mentor within the</b>
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<b>Healthy Working Wales Peer
Mentoring Programme.</b>
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<b>This badge highlights organisations
acting as role models,</b>
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<b>demonstrating sustained commitment
and helping</b>
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<b>create a healthier future for
workplaces across Wales.</b>
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<b>The Recognition Badges are
free, voluntary</b>
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<b>and open to employers of all
sizes across Wales.</b>
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<b>Start your journey with Healthy Working
Wales and show your commitment to</b>
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<b>creating a healthier workplace
for all.</b>
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<b>If you’d like more information, visit
the Healthy Working Wales website</b>
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<b>or get in touch with our
team for support.</b>
Active Employer Recognition Badge
Getting started with workplace wellbeing
The HWW Active Employer badge recognises organisations that have completed the initial steps of the Healthy Working Wales journey and are actively beginning to develop their approach to workplace wellbeing.
Criteria to achieve this badge
- Registering with Healthy Working Wales
- Completing the Employer Survey Tool
- Completing one of the following actions:
- Attending a HWW ‘Workplace Wellbeing: First Steps’ workshop
- Engaging with the Workplace Adviser Support (WAS) service
- Engaging in the Peer Mentoring Programme
These actions help organisations understand their starting point and begin implementing practical steps to improve workplace wellbeing.
Leading Employer Recognition Badge
Demonstrating leadership, sharing learning and supporting others
The HWW Leading Employer badge recognises employers that not only take action to improve their own workplace but also contribute to wider sector learning and peer support.
These employers are improving their own workplace while helping others learn.
Criteria to achieve this badge
Meeting all Active Employer criteria, plus:
- Submitting a success story to be shared on the HWW website
- Taking an action that supports the learning of others, for example, by becoming a mentor within the HWW Peer Mentoring Programme
This badge highlights organisations acting as role models for healthy workplaces.
Topic specific badges
Breastfeeding Friendly Employer recognition badge
Our Breastfeeding Friendly Employer badge is available to organisations that have committed to creating a breastfeeding friendly workplace for employees.
Employers who engage with our breastfeeding in the workplace toolkit will be recognised for their commitment.
Criteria to achieve this badge
Employers who engage with our breastfeeding in the workplace toolkit will be recognised for their commitment.
Applying for a badge
Employers can apply for a HWW Recognition Badge through a simple online application process.
Contact us to get started