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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Software firm near York wins on wellbeing for third year running
Phoenix Software has once again earned a spot on the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ list – for a third year running! The company, based at Barmby Moor, Pocklington, says people are at the heart of everything it does, and that means making wellbeing a priority. Whether it's through flexible working, mental health support, wellbeing champions, or access to a wide range of resources, Phoenix says it continues to invest in ways to help staff feel psychologically safe, supported, and empowered. According to the most recent staff survey, 90% of employees agree their line manager has an interest in their wellbeing; 86% agree that Phoenix is a psychologically and emotionally healthy place to work, and 95% agree that they are able to take time off work if needed. RECOMMENDED READING: Phoenix Software of Pocklington recruits for sales academy Pocklington-based Phoenix Software's 'Race for a Reason' Phoenix Software of York wins in Barracuda Partner Awards Phoenix says it continues to listen to feedback, evolve wellbeing initiatives, and ensure everyone has a voice when it comes to what support they need. Wellbeing-focused initiatives include - *Wellbeing hour: Every employee can take a paid hour off work once a month to focus on their mental health. *Mental health first aid: Phoenix has ten trained mental health first aiders in the company who can offer support to those who need it * Menopause awareness: Phoenix has done research and had several internal conversations about menopause to find out how it can better support its employees with menopause symptoms. *EAP: The Employee Assistance Programme provides mental health support to all employees anytime, to make sure everyone gets the help they need. Furthermore, a Mental health employee resource group offers a dedicated internal network that provides support, organises events, and raises awareness around mental health struggles. Phoenix managing director Clare Metcalfe said: 'For us, it's all about people. We're a team that genuinely looks out for one another, not just in the day-to-day, but throughout every step of each person's journey here. "Kindness and respect aren't just words on a wall, they shape how we work and how we treat each other. When our team feels fulfilled and supported, everything else, from personal growth to company success, naturally follows.'
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Race Across the World-inspired challenge raises hospice funds
A Pocklington-based firm's Race Across the World-inspired charity event has raised four times its target amount for charity. Phoenix Software's four-day 'Race for a Reason' competition saw 30 employees, split into ten teams of three, compete to reach checkpoints in the Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg) region. Their efforts have resulted in more than £20,000 being raised for St Leonard's Hospice in York. Points were awarded based on the difficulty of each location, as well as daily challenges, meaning that crossing the finishing line first didn't necessarily guarantee first place. The competitors received a hero's welcome and breakfast upon returning to their office on Thursday, July 10. Team Legacy was declared the fastest team after time deductions, and also raised the most funds (£3,748) of any team. Team Copley achieved the most social media engagements. Team movements were tracked live, and can still be viewed at
