Behind the scenes at the MCF
The MCF and RMBI Care Co. achieve award for Learning at Work Week activities
The Masonic Charitable Foundation (MCF, the Freemasons’ charity) and RMBI Care Co. have become the Small to Medium Enterprise winner in the category of Supporting Business and Organisational Goals at the Learning at Work Week Impact Awards 2024.
The charities were recognised for their commitment life long learning with a focus this year on employee wellbeing, reducing mental health-related absences and creating an inclusive atmosphere for remote workers. By facilitating targeted and accessible activities, both charities aimed to promote continuous learning and cultivate a culture of openness around mental health.
The MCF and RMBI Care Co.’s primary goal during Learning at Work Week was recognising a pressing need to raise awareness of the mental health support available to all employees (both at Head Office and remotely), they aimed to ensure employees knew that help was available not only during crises but at all times.
To support this, both charities established three key objectives: to increase engagement with health benefits, encouraging staff to access available mental health support; to ensure remote workers had equal opportunities to participate, alleviating isolation and demonstrating inclusivity; and to foster open conversations about mental health to reduce stigma and sickness absence.
The empowering impact of Learning at Work Week
The two charities used a planned promotional strategy for Learning at Work Week, sharing information via newsletters, posters and management support. Themed days and a clear schedule helped staff plan, while competitions boosted engagement. Success was tracked through event attendance and activity engagement, with participation higher than in previous years.
Investing in our staff is a key priority for us at RMBI Care Co. We do this by providing engaging activities for staff and by listening to their feedback. We’re thrilled to be recognised for our continuous efforts, which have made our Learning at Work Week to be of award winning status.
Learning at Work Week positively impacted employees by increasing their confidence in talking about mental health and deepening their understanding of health benefits, contributing to improved wellbeing. Remote workers were included to help reduce feelings of isolation, strengthen social connections, and ensure awareness of available training resources.
Supporting our staff is at the heart of both Charities values and Learning at Work Week gave us the opportunity to learn more about their mental health and how we can make a difference.
About RMBI Care Co.
RMBI Care Co. provides residential care, nursing care and residential dementia support to older Freemasons, their families and people in the wider community. We have been caring for older people for over 170 years and today, we support over 1,000 residents across 18 care homes in England and Wales with a focus on wellbeing and quality outcomes.
We treat each person as an individual. We believe that everyone should be able to enjoy later life and we are here to help our residents stay as independent as possible. Above all, we live by our values – kind, supportive and trusted.
Recognition for RMBI Care Co’s learning and development has been seen from the National Care Awards in 2015; Learning at Work Week Awards in 2018, 2021, 2022 and again this year, and as finalists in the HR Excellence Awards 2019 for the Best Learning and Development Strategy.
RMBI Care Co. is part of the Masonic Charitable Foundation.
