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SME Well Business Charter

Commit To Building A Healthy Workplace

The SME Well Business Charter enables SMEs to publicly commit to building a healthy workplace through a free self-guided programme. Developed by Chambers Ireland in partnership with Healthy Ireland, the Charter provides Chamber members with a quick, simple and practical way for SMES to access step-by-step guidance, tools and training to help build a healthier workplace.

Why It Matters

Chambers Ireland is committed to supporting the long-term success and competitiveness of Irish businesses. Central to that success is the recognition that people are an organisation’s most valuable asset. Workplace health and wellbeing is no longer a ‘nice to have’ – it is a strategic business advantage that drives: employee retention , reduced absenteeism and increased productivity . By signing the SME Well Business Charter, your business can make a public statement that the health of your employees is a priority – demonstrating leadership to both your workforce and your wider community.

How It Works

By signing the Charter, you commit to following four simple steps based on the Healthy Irelands Healthy Workplace Framework（https://healthyworkplace.ie/）: 1. Commit – demonstrate leadership by signing the Charter and appointing a Wellbeing Champion. 2. Consult – understand your employees’ needs using our employee survey template. 3. Create – Develop and implement your annual wellbeing plan using our tools and resources. 4. Continue – review progress, celebrate achievements and refine your approach each year.

All step-by-step guidance and supporting resources are available through the exclusive portal and is free to join for all members of an affiliated Chamber .

The Business Case

Investing in workplace health and wellbeing delivers a strong return—while doing nothing comes at a cost. Inaction can lead to turnover, absenteeism, and presenteeism, but prevention pays—strategies such as culture change and raising mental health awareness can return up to £6.30 for every £1 spent.

£ 5,379

The annual cost of poor mental health per employee in the finance industry – Deloitte

£ 4.70

The average return on investment for every £1 invested in employee mental health – Deloitte

1.84 %

Higher annualised return for companies with strong workplace wellbeing compared to the S&P 500 – University of Oxford

What Is A Healthy Workplace?

A healthy workplace culture is at the heart of the SME Well Business Charter. It focuses on everyday behaviours and the the wider work environment that impact employee health and wellbeing. The Charter is built around four key areas: 1. Supporting individual health 2. Designing good work 3. Promoting positive team dynamics 4. Embedding wellbeing into strategy These four areas form the basis of your employee survey, helping you target initiatives that matters most to employees and maximise the effectiveness of your wellbeing initiatives.

What You Get As A Charter Signatory

Signing the SME Well Business Charter is a public commitment, backed by practical step-by-step support. Charter signatories receive:

Public Charter & Recognition

Sign the Charter publicly and gain national recognition through Chambers Ireland website and enter our annual SBI awards.

Practical Resources

Free access to step-by-step guidance in an exclusive members portal.

Training Opportunities

Access a blend of online and in-person training for leaders, managers and employees.

Talks & Events

Join in-person and online events where you can learn, ask questions and network.

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