Benchmark Bites

For this episode of Benchmark Bites we talked to Tim Elgar Head of Culture at Twinkl (https://www.twinkl.co.uk/careers) about why company culture is so important to help a business thrive. We were keen to find out what it really means to have a good company culture and how it effects not only business owners but the employees.

The more we play hard and work hard the more we need to ensure we are rested and recharged. In the latest Benchmark Bites we talk about World Sleep Day with The Sleep Geek, James Wilson, to uncover the secrets to ensuring you maximise your sleep by creating the right environment and understanding how much rest you need – get this right and it can make you more productive in the work place.

For our September Business Breakfast we partnered with Sheffield Mind to deliver a session tailored to advise business leaders on managing mental health in the workplace.

We were joined by 40 business friends from Sheffield to delve deeper into mental health concerns with specialists from Sheffield Mind. We caught up with Mental Health Training Co-ordinator from the charity, Simon Francis, after the event to hear more about the work they undertake to support Sheffield businesses and individuals. Listen to Episode five of Benchmark Bites right here.

For this episode of Benchmark Bites we talked to Linda Gasgoyne Director at [South Yorkshire Chaplaincy & Listening Service](http://www.sycls.org.uk/) about the service they provide in supporting businesses and employees. We were keen to find out more about the service, as supporting companies with wellness in their business, and providing recommendations to improve the work life balance among teams, is high on our agenda at Benchmark.

The service focuses on workplace support, well-being and care through a listening framework, available to everyone in the workplace, irrespective of their faith.

In this episode Louisa Harrison-Walker gives out the top 5 tips on how to get the best out of your job search, whether it is how to start the process and make the most of your networks, or what to do with your Linkedin profile, we have got it covered.

For episode 3 of Benchmark Bites we talk to Tracy Bush from Relocate2Sheffield, a specialist service which helps businesses introduce talented individuals to Sheffield and seamlessly move them to the area.

In this podcast Tracy Bush provides employers an invaluable insight into attracting candidates to the region and how to showcase the very best of what the city has to offer. If you’re looking at enticing candidates from out of area and encouraging them to move to Sheffield then take a listen to this expert advice.

To find out more about the service Tracy offers simply visit the [Relocate2Sheffield website](https://www.relocate2sheffield.co.uk/).

For this episode of Benchmark Bites we talk to Paul Dickinson from Rest Bandit to hear top tips on maintaining a healthy lifestyle; ensuring both you and your workforce are rested and recharged.  Whether you’re an employee or employer you can take inspiration from his proven techniques to ensure workplace wellness and productivity. 

Paul offers practical tips for how to escape the busy trap, and create more time for high quality rest in our lives. Paul is a people and change specialist with a passion for restful living. He has fused his background in HR with his experience as a yoga teacher to create his company Rest Bandit. 

If you like what you hear and want to get in touch with Paul you can reach him via his website.   www.restbandit.com

Championing Flexible Working Hours. A view from Benchmark Managing Director, Louisa Harrison-Walker