An industry-wide survey to understand current workplace sentiment around mental health and well-being has been launched. It is anticipated the results will inform best-practice blueprints that could help to “revolutionise how the property industry approaches wellbeing at work.”
The first “Wellbeing at Work” survey is now open and seeks to understand how happy those involved in the home moving industry are and what factors could/would improve our working lives. The first of two planned surveys in 2023, it is being run by The Conveyancing Foundation, a zero-profit registered charity whose purpose is to enhance the lives of those in the conveyancing industry and to support charity fundraising initiatives.
The survey will run until 6th March and takes around 10 minutes to complete – You can complete the survey here.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Foundation pioneered the “Be Kind, We Care” initiative, to foster better relations between parties in the conveyancing transaction. The property industry has experienced a challenging time in recent years. Conveyancers and other industry professionals continue to endure pressures at work, challenging workloads and sometimes difficult encounters and situations. The survey looks at how those in the property industry are working and how they would like to work, as well as the challenges they face on a daily basis. Over the next 12 months new wellbeing toolkits and support materials will be released and made available on the BKWC Resource Hub.
Elizabeth Rimmer, CEO of LawCare, has endorsed the survey saying:
“It is terrific to see this initiative from the Conveyancing Foundation to understand the workplace wellbeing needs of legal professionals in the property industry, as this understanding will lead to bringing the industry together to find ways of addressing them. There is much that can be done to improve working practices and culture in law to better support the wellbeing of professionals and this survey is a positive step towards that.”
David Opie, Managing Director of Today’s Media, the publishers of Today’s Conveyancer and an Ambassador of The Conveyancing Foundation added
“Given the challenges of the last few years, it is heartening to see the industry genuinely engaging with mental health and wellbeing. Employers are increasingly recognising the importance employees and job seekers place on organisations who take their responsibilities seriously. Mental health and well-being support should be an integral part of your employee experience.”
“I call on the industry to reflect honestly on their own experiences and responsibilities and take part in this important survey. It takes just a few minutes to complete and your responses will help shape important discussions and support the development of new industry guidance.”
Although the survey results are anonymous, entrants may enter the luxury prize draw to win prizes to the value of £1000.
- A two-night indulgent get away
- A beautifully packaged case of champagne
- A luxury Fortnum and Mason hamper
The Conveyancing Foundation is also encouraging like-minded organisations to become Conveyancing Foundation Partners.
Partnerships will ensure businesses achieve their 2023 CSR targets by supporting the Foundation in its fundraising, which is set to reach £1m this year. Additionally, a Charity Partnership will enable the Foundation to deliver its new Charity Grant Scheme which will award grants of up to £2,000 to charities nominated by individuals in the property industry.
The Foundation sends thanks to it’s Charity Partners and Media Partners, TM Group, Groundsure, The Society of Licensed Conveyancers, LEAP, Morale Solutions, Today’s Conveyancer, Bold Legal Group, Property Reporter, Estate Agent Today, The Negotiator and LawCare.
For information and queries about how to become a Conveyancing Foundation Partner: please contact info@conveyancingfoundation.org.uk
