A day for the industry to come together
GROCERYAID
Self care tips GroceryAid is reminding retailers to look after themselves during this period of disruption and stress
GroceryAid is asking people in the industry to save Tuesday
caused by the pandemic.
26 April 2022 for its next GroceryAid Day.
The charity says supporting others, while juggling
The theme for the day will be “Let’s Talk GroceryAid”. The
increasing workloads, can take its toll and has issued
charity’s goal is to raise awareness about its free welfare
some tips from its helpline partner Care First to help
services to even more people in the grocery industry to ensure
alleviate some stresses retailers might be facing.
those colleagues who need its support know how we can help.
The tips are: take regular breaks, stay active, learn
The charity said: “From factory and shop floors through to
to switch off, stick to a routine, plan your day, try to
head offices, we want everyone to get involved.”
avoid carrying emotions from work, don’t try to be all things to all people, prioritise your tasks, dedicate
Last year more than 200 companies in the trade took part in
time to yourself, and remember GroceryAid can
GroceryAid Day and the charity reached millions of people
support you too.
through company engagement.
The charity said: “You will often be the first point of
The charity has identified that colleagues often prefer to
contact for colleagues when it comes to work and
access its services for more personal problems, rather than
personal related issues which can take a toll on you
retailers’ own employee assistance programmes, and by
personally. Utilising the support available through
supporting the day you
GroceryAid to help can make a difference. Signpost
can let your staff know they
colleagues to the Helpline for support from a
have somewhere to turn
professionally trained counsellor.”
when life gets tough. Find out more at https://www.
GroceryAid’s free confidential helpline is available 24
groceryaid.org.uk/get-
hours a day, seven days a week, on 08088 021 122.
involved/groceryaid-day/
Diversity programme reaches milestone GroceryAId has celebrated more than 50 partners joining its Diversity & Inclusion in Grocery programme for 2022. The 12-month programme provides access to a packed annual agenda of Shared Learning, Mentoring and the annual D&I in Grocery LIVE! event. Programme Partners nominate candidates to be matched with someone who can support their career and personal aspirations. This 12-month process starts in January.
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