Alitex, a leading manufacturer of premium glasshouses, is setting a new standard for employee wellbeing and supportive workplace culture in the horticultural industry.

A Perennial study revealed that 85% of employees’ mental wellbeing in the industry was poor or below average. 

As a leader in the industry, Alitex is proud to be a role model to other companies and share its comprehensive approach to staff wellbeing, aimed at nurturing an encouraging, inclusive, and growth-oriented workplace culture.

"At Alitex, our employees are the heart and soul of our company, and their wellbeing is our top priority," said Tom Hall, executive chairman and owner of Alitex. 

"We believe in creating an environment where our team members feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. Through ongoing learning opportunities, access to a beautiful work environment with green spaces, and encouraging team members to get involved in our philanthropic activities, we aim to set a new standard for employee wellbeing in the horticultural industry and help implement widespread changes across the sector as a whole.”

This commitment is reflected in a series of programs that go beyond mere checkboxes and are designed to foster a nurturing and inclusive workplace, and make employees feel appreciated and supported every step of the way. These include a weekly mood survey, where employees rate their feelings and share highlights of their week, as well as the 'Alitex Champions' program, which celebrates acts of kindness and helpfulness among peers. Recognising the importance of professional support services, Alitex has also partnered with Myndup to provide counselling, therapy, and life coaching to all employees. 

Alitex has a programme called Nurture where staff can learn new skills, experience life in different teams across the business and create both short and long-term goals to work towards. "Alitex's Nurture program is not just about learning new skills, it's about building a culture of growth where every individual has the opportunity to flourish” shared Jo Lee, Learning and Development Coordinator at Alitex. “Through exploration across different teams and setting meaningful goals, we empower our staff to unlock their full potential and contribute to the collective success of the business.” 

Additionally, internal Friday updates collate videos from across all departments to boost morale and maintain connectivity within the team. During the festive season, Alitex organises a "Twelve Days of Christmas" project, where each department hosts activities such as raffles, pub quizzes, or video showcases. Alitex also runs "Feel Good Feb," a month-long campaign focused on promoting wellbeing and building connections among team members where the team is encouraged to take part in activities such as sound baths, art and yoga. These initiatives serve to encourage teamwork, foster relationships, and spark creativity among employees.  

“We encourage ongoing learning, learning new skills and goal setting to encourage personal and professional growth and boost fulfilment. We aim to empower everyone to make informed decisions and learn from them. Whether it's through our handy Nurture platform or other resources, we're here to help our team reach their goals and beyond!” said Jo. 

To find out more about Alitex, visit www.alitex.co.uk