How to use this template
Some parts of this template are intended to be changed and updated by you to align with your business. However, we’ve aimed to make this as easy as possible for you to use. Here’s how to get started:
Disclaimer: This template is made with the purpose to be used as a starting point for a policy intended for your business. It should be edited, and personalised to suit the needs of your business. We do not recommend that you implement any of these policies without seeking legal advice.
Last reviewed: [Date of last review/publication]
Wellbeing point of contact: [Name and contact info of person responsible for wellbeing]
At [Your Company], we’re 100% committed to creating & nurturing an environment that supports your wellbeing at work.
A wellbeing day is a designated day of leave you can take to focus on your personal wellbeing. These are separate from annual leave & sick days, and can be used to focus on your wellbeing.
As an employer, [Your Company] holds a duty of care to the wellbeing and health of every employee. Wellbeing can cover many areas of health including mental health, nutrition, fitness, financial wellbeing, fertility, career development and much more.
1.1 Contents
This policy details the responsibilities that [Your Company] has as an employer supporting the wellbeing of employees at [Your Company].
1.2 Who is covered
This policy holds relevance for all employees, officers, consultants, contractors, volunteers, interns, casual workers, agency workers and visitors.* (delete as appropriate)
[Your Company] supports employees with their wellbeing in the following ways:
3.1 Wellbeing days [Also known as Duvet days]
Employees who have successfully passed their probationary period sufficiently, are given the option to use [X days] per [year/month/quarter] as a wellbeing day [or duvet day] to take the day off from work to support their wellbeing.
This day may be used by employees to rest or support their wellbeing in the ways that work for them. There are no rules as to what wellbeing days may be used for and employees are encouraged to openly share their wellbeing activities among their team.
3.2 What a wellbeing day might be used for
3.3 How to book a wellbeing day
[include relevant information here on how the employee should book a wellbeing day at your business. Eg. Speak with your line manager to book a wellbeing day.]
3.4 [Place any additional wellbeing support here!]
[Your Company] understands the responsibilities involved in protecting the wellbeing of its employees.
The following company resources of support exist to be promoted to employees and partners as appropriate:
[insert reference links to any other wellbeing support documents and services]
