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1. Thurston Group joins the Mental Health Charter

   20th August 2021 11:18 am Comments Off on Thurston Group joins the Mental Health Charter

   We’re delighted to announce that we’ve signed up to the Mental Health Charter. Solidifying our commitment to improving mental health within our workplace and raising awareness to end the stigma surrounding it, enabling more people to open up. By signing the charter, we’re committing to the principles of the Mental Health Charter and pledge to provide mental health awareness across our business, both internally and externally.

   Looking after our mental health is important, especially after over 16 months of instability. It’s been tough for all of us. With the pandemic not only affecting the way we live and work but having a significant impact on our mental health. It’s important that we look out for each other and make sure we recognise the signs of poor mental health. 

   With more people than ever adjusting to new life working from home, it has improved our work/life balance but has also led to people working longer hours despite not having a commute. This can lead to burnout, stress and poor mental health. And with the vaccine rollout and restrictions being slowly lifted, people may start to feel anxious or overwhelmed, especially as people move from working at home and back into an office setting. We need to ensure that everyone is getting the help they need to adjust to the ‘new normal’.  

   Good health and mental wellbeing are really important to us when it comes to both staff and clients. We’re looking to make sure that the workplace culture at Thurston’s is a healthy one, and that’s why we’ve joined the Mental Health Charter. If you or your organisation would like more information on the Mental Health Charter, or want to sign up yourself, you can head to their website.

    

2. Thurston Group joins the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce

   28th June 2021 9:27 am Comments Off on Thurston Group joins the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce

   We’re pleased to announce that we’re now a proud member of the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce (MYCC), an accredited member of the British Chambers of Commerce. 

   We deliver high-quality modular and portable buildings through modern methods of construction to every industry. Continually evolving our operation, we’re one of the longest-standing and highest performing modular and portable buildings manufacturers in the UK. 

   Supporting local business for over 165 years, the MYCC exists to help connect, support and grow local businesses. Benefits include marketing, business engagement opportunities and a large number of events across the region. 

   The Chamber has three sub-divisions – the Halifax & District Chamber of Commerce, the Huddersfield & District Chamber of Commerce and the Wakefield & District Chamber of Commerce. This strengthens local representation and the support they provide. It also allows the Chamber to recognise the individual needs of the businesses across the region. Providing a tailored service so businesses can benefit from more localised networking events, conferences and business support services. 

   We’re building a brand new social value plan. Which will see us working with multiple groups to give back and improve the lives of those living and working in the local community.

   Matt Goff, our Managing Director, said, “We’re delighted to be members of the Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce. We look forward to getting involved with any upcoming networking events and conferences. Our mission extends beyond our services and products and into the local communities that we serve. We actively encourage social value contributions across the business by engaging with and supporting the local community, from charitable organisations to providing educational and employment opportunities across the North East and beyond.”