GroceryAid

Self care tips

GroceryAid is reminding retailers to look after themselves during this period of disruption and stress caused by the pandemic.

The charity says supporting others, while juggling increasing workloads, can take its toll and has issued some tips from its helpline partner Care First to help alleviate some stresses retailers might be facing.

The tips are: take regular breaks, stay active, learn to switch off, stick to a routine, plan your day, try to avoid carrying emotions from work, don’t try to be all things to all people, prioritise your tasks, dedicate time to yourself, and remember GroceryAid can support you too.

The charity said: “You will often be the first point of contact for colleagues when it comes to work and personal related issues which can take a toll on you personally. Utilising the support available through GroceryAid to help can make a difference. Signpost colleagues to the Helpline for support from a professionally trained counsellor.”

GroceryAid’s free confidential helpline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on 08088 021 122.

A day for the industry to come together

GroceryAid is asking people in the industry to save Tuesday 26 April 2022 for its next GroceryAid Day.

The theme for the day will be “Let’s Talk GroceryAid”. The charity’s goal is to raise awareness about its free welfare services to even more people in the grocery industry to ensure those colleagues who need its support know how we can help.

The charity said: “From factory and shop floors through to head offices, we want everyone to get involved.”

Last year more than 200 companies in the trade took part in GroceryAid Day and the charity reached millions of people through company engagement.

The charity has identified that colleagues often prefer to access its services for more personal problems, rather than retailers’ own employee assistance programmes, and by supporting the day you can let your staff know they have somewhere to turn when life gets tough. Find out more at https://www. groceryaid.org.uk/getinvolved/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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Refresh to impress

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