Direct Business Solutions, a leading energy procurement and management service provider, is proud to announce a partnership with TalkWorks, a renowned mental health and well-being organisation. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in Direct Business Solutions’ ongoing commitment to cultivating a supportive and healthy work environment for its employees.

Purpose and Goals

The partnership between Direct Business Solutions and TalkWorks promotes the mental health and overall well-being of all employees. This collaboration aims to encourage a supportive workplace environment where mental health is prioritised, ensuring that employees have the necessary tools, resources, and education to maintain their mental well-being. By addressing mental health proactively, Direct Business Solutions aims to reduce stress, prevent burnout, and enhance employee satisfaction and productivity.

Through this initiative, all employees will have access to avariety of mental health services, including workshops, counselling, and educational materials designed to improve emotional well-being. These services also aim to help employees achieve a healthy work-life balance and create a positive and inclusive work culture.

Key Components of the Partnership:

Digital Campaigns: The digital campaigns will be designed to raise awareness around mental health issues, focusing on common challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, and burnout. These campaigns will highlight early warning signs and symptoms, helping employees identify when they may need support. In addition, they will provide clear, actionable guidance on how and where to seek professional help. The content will be delivered via various digital channels ensuring that it reaches all employees.

Face-to-Face Workshops: A series of in-person workshops will be offered, addressing key mental health topics relevant to the workplace. These workshops will be led by mental health professionals and cover essential areas such as:

• Mental Health Awareness: Providing education on the importance of mental health, how to identify potential issues, and where to access support.
• Stress Management: Techniques for coping with stress in a healthy way, including mindfulness, time management, and relaxation exercises.
• Improving Sleep: Understanding the critical role of sleep in mental health and well-being, with practical tips on how to improve sleep quality.
• Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Offering insights into different neurological conditions (e.g., ADHD, autism, dyslexia) and how to create an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees.

Talking Therapy: Direct Business Solutions will offer confidential, one-on-one counselling sessions for employees through trained psychologists and counsellors. These sessions will provide employees with asafe space to discuss their mental health concerns, personal challenges, orwork-related stress.

The therapy will be tailored to individual needs and may address issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, andtrauma. By offering this support, the company aims to create a culture where seeking help is seen as a sign of strength, rather than a stigma.

Statements

James Henderson, Chief of Staff at Direct Business Solutions said: "We recognise that the well-being of our employees is directly tiedto the success of our business. This partnership with Talk Works is an investment in our people, ensuring that they have the tools and support necessary to thrive both personally and professionally.”

Dr Jennifer Cottam, Founder and Clinical Director at TalkWorks said: “At Talk Works, we believe that mental wellbeing is essential for individuals and businesses to thrive. Through our partnership with Direct Business Solutions, we aim to create a culture where mental health is openly discussed and prioritised, providing employees with the support they need to lead balanced, fulfilling lives both at work and beyond.”

Impact on Business Culture

This partnership is expected to positively impact the culture at Direct Business Solutions by promoting open conversations about mental health, reducing stigma, and creating a more inclusive and supportive work environment. It outlines the company’s continued commitment to the overall well-being of its workforce.

About Direct Business Solutions

Direct Business Solutions is a leading energy procurement and management company dedicated to helping businesses across the UK reduce costs and improve efficiency through tailored energy solutions. With a strong focus on customer service and local engagement, Direct Business Solutions iscommitted to empowering businesses to achieve their full potential.

About Talk Works

Talk Works is a leading provider of mental health services, dedicated to helping individuals and organisations thrive by promoting mental well-being. With a team of registered professionals, Talk Works offers a range of services, including counselling, workshops, and educational programmes,tailored to meet the needs of diverse populations.

As the UK’s only BCorp-certified mental health clinic, TalkWorks is committed to upholding the highest standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. This underscores their dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of those they serve,ensuring that their approach to mental health is both ethically responsible and clinically effective.

This partnership highlights the proactive steps Direct Business Solutions is taking to prioritise the mental health and well-being of its employees, while also providing relevant details on the partnership and its anticipated benefits.

For more information, please contact:

James Henderson

Chief of Staff

Direct Business Solutions

james.henderson@dbsne.com

02045877463