Engaging with and listening to our employees
We’re always listening to our employees and involving them in shaping the support and reward packages we offer. Their feedback helps us make sure our initiatives genuinely reflect what they need and what challenges they face. We keep communication open through employee forums and site level group meetings, where employees can raise concerns or share ideas.
This year we surveyed employees based at our site in Craigavon, Northern Ireland on their journey to work and what we could do to encourage active travel and car sharing. This is part of our scope 3 emission reduction strategy which you can read more about in the ‘planet’ section of this report.
Pastoral Care
Almac’s Pastoral Care Service is available to confidentially support any employee who finds themselves in a place of needing immediate help at a time of difficulty or challenge. The service can also signpost to more relevant care if needed. We are delighted to have appointed both a Pastoral Care Manager and Pastoral Care Associate.
This year the pastoral care service has held over 1,500 sessions with our employees.
All4Health - championing health and wellbeing globally
All4Health is our global health and wellbeing programme, designed to create a proactive culture that prioritises prevention, early intervention, and holistic support for every employee.
Through education, resources, and engagement initiatives, All4Health empowers individuals to take charge of their physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing. The programme offers practical toolkits, e-learning modules, and signposting to specialist services on topics such as menopause, domestic abuse, retirement planning, and working carers. Across the globe, our dedicated platforms in each region provide on-demand, 24/7 access to regionally-specific resources and activities to promote and improve wellness in work and at home.
All4Health is available to 100% of Almac employees worldwide, with regionally tailored information and campaigns which are all created based on the feedback provided to our Global Wellbeing Committee.
Some All4Health Initiatives
Active April
During Active April, All4Health provided lots of opportunities for employees to enhance their mental, social and physical wellbeing. Our employees embraced their competitive side by taking on the Almac Games, while trying out free exercise classes.
Working Carers Network Group
To enhance the support we currently give to working carers, we formed the ‘Working Carers Network Group’ where members can meet others in a similar situation, share experiences, offer mutual support, and hear from speakers.
Retirement Workshops
Or retirement workshops are targeted to help staff plan for this major life change, providing tools on how to reconnect with interests, find new passions or hobbies and spend quality time with loved ones and overcome new challenges. The aim is to make it a healthy and successful transition in all aspects of your life, without focusing solely on pension and financial planning.
Minding Your Mind Month
All4Health’s ‘Minding Your Mind Month’ aimed to help employees on their mental health fitness journey, by providing useful toolkits and meaningful events.