Wellbeing for staff continues to be utmost priority for J Coffey Group

As part of a wider programme of wellbeing for all J Coffey staff and partners, we kicked off our onsite wellness days with great success at Judd Street. Every available slot was attended and additional sessions are already being arranged.

The Judd Street Wellbeing Day in February 2025 proved to be a remarkable achievement for our construction team. We successfully engaged with over a third of our onsite team members, providing them with essential health screenings and tailored wellness guidance right at their workplace.

Having health services available on site made a significant impact. Team members could take a break from their tasks, still in their work attire, to receive crucial health assessments. Many discovered health concerns that they might not have been aware of without these screenings.

A significant takeaway was how comfortable people felt discussing mental health in their familiar work environment. For many, this was their first chance to have an open conversation about mental wellbeing with a health professional. The relaxed setting helped break down barriers that might have existed in more formal healthcare settings.

The team provided practical health resources and advice that workers could use – from tips about staying healthy on site to managing work-related stress. Even those who were initially unsure about participating found the sessions worthwhile and left with useful strategies to improve their wellbeing.

The strong turnout shows there’s a real need for this kind of workplace health support. The fact that 38% of the workforce took time to participate speaks volumes about how valuable these services are when they’re easily accessible.

By bringing health services directly to the construction site, we’re making it easier for our workforce to stay on top of their health. The positive feedback and requests for more similar sessions suggest this approach is hitting the mark in supporting our team’s wellbeing.