Judges praised the charity for clearly recognising wellbeing culture.
A leading equine charity has received a wellbeing award for going above and beyond to support its staff.
Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys recently attended the BVA Wellbeing awards in London (16 October), which celebrate the dedication and achievements of veterinary teams across the UK.
Judges awarded Brooke as a non-clinical veterinary workplace for clearly recognising wellbeing culture — from wellbeing activities and regular staff consultations to a survey that helps raise and address concerns.
Global head of people & culture at Brooke, Lin McGarry, said: “I am honoured and extremely proud on behalf of the People and Culture team at Brooke that our efforts to prioritise wellbeing across the organisation have been recognised with this award from the BVA.
“By enabling our people to work in a healthy environment, both mentally and physically, we are all better able to carry out our mission to ensure that working horses, donkeys and mules are free from suffering and have a life worth living.
“Brooke works hard to build a psychologically safe and inclusive culture, where everyone feels able to be themselves and contribute. We encourage opportunities to continue learning, celebrate each other's success and connect on a social level.”
Image (C) Brooke.
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