Andy Baines-Vosper tells us about initiatives in place to support their diverse workforce, including a wellbeing app, monthly wellbeing book giveaways, and a wellbeing WhatsApp community. Importantly, he encourages us to talk openly. Because it’s OK to not be OK.
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