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Crowleys DFK Reaccredited with The KeepWell Mark

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Crowleys DFK Reaccredited with The KeepWell Mark

Pictured L-R: Paul Mulcahy (HR Generalist), Paula McCann (Project Lead for the KeepWell Mark & HR Assistant Manager), and Múireann McCarthy (HR Generalist)

We are delighted to announce that we have once again been reaccredited with the prestigious KeepWell Mark™; an evidence-based accreditation and award that recognises Irish employers for investing in workplace health and wellbeing.

In 2020, Crowleys DFK became the first indigenous accountancy firm to be accredited with The KeepWell Mark™, and we were reaccredited in 2022, further reinforcing our dedication to fostering a healthy and supportive work environment.

Commenting on our latest reaccreditation, Paula McCann, Project Lead for The KeepWell Mark™ said:

“We are incredibly proud to be reaccredited with The KeepWell Mark™. This achievement reflects our ongoing commitment to employee wellbeing and the continuous improvements we have made to ensure a healthy, balanced, and inclusive workplace. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we will continue prioritising their wellbeing as we move forward.”

Since our 2022 reaccreditation, we have continued to enhance our workplace wellbeing initiatives. We introduced a Work from Anywhere Policy and a Flexible Bank Holiday Policy, expanding our suite of work-life balance and flexibility measures. Additionally, we hosted workshops on Managing Mental Health in the Workplace, offered health screenings, and organised various other wellness events and social activities as part of our annual Health & Wellbeing Programmes.

We continued to invest in professional development through our Competency and Career Paths Development Framework and Learning & Development Programme. Furthermore, we established the Crowleys DFK EDI Committee to drive a long-term strategy for equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Making time for charitable fundraising and volunteering continues to be a priority for us. Since launching our Charity Partner of the Year initiative in 2019, we have raised over €100,000 for charities in Ireland. Our team remains committed to giving back to the community and making a positive impact beyond the workplace.

The reaccreditation process involved a comprehensive audit conducted by The KeepWell Mark™ Assessor. This audit covered eight key areas: leadership, absence management, smoke-free environment, physical activity, health and safety, mental health, healthy eating, and intoxicants. Additionally, the Assessor engaged with key stakeholders and facilitated focus groups with both employees and management.

The Assessor noted:

“Crowleys DFK is dedicated to the wellbeing of its 140-strong workforce in Cork and Dublin, making significant progress over three accreditations. Employees appreciate the supportive, fast-paced culture and the company’s flexibility, which includes policies for flexible working. Initiatives like the EDI Committee, Mental Health Training, and a strong fundraising ethos promote employee wellbeing. Overall, it is evident that Crowleys DFK prioritises the wellbeing of its employees and is committed to making progress across all KeepWell Mark pillars.”

Sarah McSharry, KeepWell Mark™ Account Managre in Ibec commented:

“We are delighted to award Crowleys DFK their third Ibec KeepWell Mark™ accreditation. Upon joining the programme, organisations like Crowleys DFK receive our framework of standards across all aspects of workplace wellbeing, along with tools to benchmark their current performance and establish new standards to enhance employee wellbeing. We look forward to continuing our work with Crowleys DFK on the next phases of their wellbeing journey.”

Looking ahead, we remain focused on continuously improving our initiatives, following best practices, and incorporating employee feedback as we progress on our KeepWell Mark™ journey.

If you are interested in working with a firm that has a core focus on wellbeing, please check out our careers.

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Crowleys DFK Reaccredited with The KeepWell Mark

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Pictured L-R: James O’Connor (Managing Partner, Crowleys DFK), Paula McCann (Project Lead for the KeepWell Mark, Crowleys DFK), Sophie Crosbie (Regional Director, Ibec) & Sophie Moran (Programme Manager of The KeepWell Mark, Ibec)

We are delighted to announce that we have been reaccredited with the prestigious Ibec KeepWell MarkTM; an evidence-based accreditation and award that recognises Irish employers for investing in workplace health and wellbeing.

In 2020, Crowleys DFK became the first indigenous accountancy firm to be accredited with The KeepWell MarkTM. The robust accreditation process for the award enabled us to benchmark our workplace wellbeing activity on eight key areas – leadership, absence management, smoke free, physical activity, health and safety, mental health, healthy eating and intoxicants – and provided us with a roadmap to further success and continuous improvement.

Commenting on our reaccreditation, Paula McCann, Project Lead for The KeepWell MarkTM said:

“It’s fantastic to be reaccredited with The KeepWell MarkTM. Our reaccreditation journey was made easier thanks to our leadership team, who lead by example in their continued support for promoting and prioritising wellbeing across the firm.”

Since 2020, we built on our already strong commitment workplace wellbeing practices and introduced a Hybrid Working Policy, Flexible Working Hours, Right to Disconnect Policy, and Early Finish Friday Initiative. Annual Employee Workplace Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Training was added to our annual programme of health and wellbeing initiatives and events.

Earlier this year we also launched our Learning & Development Programme. The aim of the programme is to create a culture and environment for employees and the firm to learn and grow. It supports our revised Competency and Career Paths Development Framework which was launched at the same time. By knowing the current and future capability needs of the firm, we can create a learning culture that ensures employees have the knowledge, skills and experience to fulfil individual and organisational needs and ambitions.

To ensure the validity of our practices, The KeepWell MarkTM Assessor conducted a thorough audit of our wellbeing practices, spoke with key stakeholders across the firm and held focus groups with a sample group of employees and management.

The Assessor noted:

“A consistent theme from the focus group was that staff regard Crowleys DFK as a good employer and acknowledge the efforts the company is making in promoting wellbeing and facilitating a work life balance. Attaining reaccreditation demonstrates Crowleys DFK’s ongoing commitment to promoting and embedding a wellbeing ethos, and that the company is forward-thinking in cascading wellbeing practices.”

Sophie Moran, Programme Manager of The KeepWell MarkTM in Ibec commented:

“We’re delighted to once again award Crowleys DFK with The KeepWell MarkTM accreditation. The consistent effort they have made in supporting the health and wellbeing of their employees is to be highly commended, and we hope their commitment and efforts will inspire many other organisations to approach wellbeing as a strategic priority both now and in the future.”

Our wellbeing journey does not end with reaccreditation. Our focus now turns to working towards the next stage of our KeepWell MarkTM journey. We will continue to make improvements in all areas of wellbeing, following best practices and using feedback from our employees.

If you are interested in working with a firm that has a core focus on wellbeing, please check out our careers.

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Crowleys DFK Awarded Ibec KeepWell Mark for Commitment to Employee Wellness

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Crowleys DFK has become the first indigenous accountancy firm to be awarded the prestigious Ibec KeepWell Mark; an evidence-based accreditation and award that recognises Irish employers for investing in workplace health and wellbeing.

KeepWell Mark

(L-R) Colette Nagle, COO and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility and James O’Connor, Managing Partner of Crowleys DFK

The aim of the KeepWell Mark is to help businesses benchmark workplace wellbeing activity focusing holistically on eight key areas: leadership, absence management, smoke free, physical activity, health and safety, mental health, healthy eating and intoxicants.

Speaking about this achievement, Colette Nagle, COO and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility said:

“I am delighted and very proud that Ibec has awarded us The KeepWell Mark accreditation. At Crowleys DFK, we have long recognised the importance of making the health, wellbeing and safety of our employees a top priority. We have made a strong commitment to improve our workplace wellbeing practices across all levels of the business which will positively impact our current team and new recruits including those who will join us through our Graduate Recruitment Programme.”

The robust accreditation process for the award culminated with a personalised report outlining strengths and areas for improvement which will assist Crowleys DFK to chart its way to further success when it comes to employee wellbeing.

The firm’s initiatives as part of their Employee Health and Wellbeing Programme include flexible working hours, safeguard policies and supports, professional development and training, birthday leave, early Friday finish during the summer, sports and social activities and employee wellness events.

In the current pandemic, the firm has responded to the Covid crisis by introducing virtual fitness classes and sports and social events, healthy recipe competitions, wellness and mental health webinars and an Employee Assistance Programme.

James O’Connor, Managing Partner said:

“This is a wonderful achievement. Not only has it reassured us that our health and wellbeing strategy is on the right path but it has also strengthened our commitment to strive for continuous improvement. We now have clear guidance on what we need to focus on to achieve the ultimate goal of providing the highest standard of workplace health, wellbeing, and safety.”

Commenting Sophie Moran, Programme Manager of The KeepWell Mark in Ibec said:

“We’re delighted to award Crowleys DFK with The KeepWell Mark™ accreditation. The commitment they have demonstrated to supporting the health and wellbeing of their employees is to be highly commended, and we hope their efforts will inspire many other organisations to approach wellbeing as a strategic priority both now and in the future.”

The closing date for applications to the firm’s Graduate Recruitment Programme is November 1st.

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