Currys takes colleague wellbeing to the next level

Leading electronics retailer Currys partners with Champion Health to prioritise the wellbeing of their 15,000 colleagues.

Today we’re excited to announce that Currys plc, the leading retailer of technology products and services, is partnering with us to support and improve the wellbeing of its 15,000 plus colleagues.

Currys will also benefit from Friends & Family, giving their colleagues the ability to gift platform access to up to three family members or friends of their choosing.

Every Currys colleague will now receive a unique health report, including a snapshot of their overall health and a tailored wellbeing action plan.

They’ll also get access to personalised wellbeing content and an entire world of wellbeing, described as ‘The Netflix of Wellbeing’. This includes workouts mindfulness sessions, expert-led masterclasses, nutrition plans, sleep stories and more.

“Despite these challenging times, we are continuing to invest to help keep everyone safe, happy and well with a new wellbeing partnership with Champion Health.

“We know that the cost-of-living crisis will have an impact on wellbeing, and on top of our existing package of support which includes direct financial support, financial wellbeing, 1,400 Mental Health Trained colleagues and our Wellbeing Corner, this partnership delivers on our promise to support colleagues further.

“Through Champion Health, colleagues will have personalised wellbeing plans from a wide range of leading experts for free. The platform will give everyone personalised content and support across all the key areas of wellbeing, helping colleagues to be at their very best both inside and outside of work,” added Paula Coughlan, Chief People, Communications & Sustainability Officer.

Harry Bliss, CEO and co-founder of Champion Health, also added: “I’m thrilled that Currys has chosen Champion Health to support the wellbeing of their 15,000+ employees and 45,000 friends and family.

“Investing in the Champion Health platform demonstrates Currys’ commitment to supporting their people. At such an uncertain time worldwide, it’s never been more important to invest in our people.

“The team at Currys will soon gain access to our award-winning digital platform, described as ‘The Netflix of Wellbeing’, and I’m looking forward to seeing what they jump into first, whether that’s workouts with Olympians or calming mindfulness sessions.

“Currys now stands alongside global organisations – like Clyde & Co and SITA – as part of a community of employers supporting 2 million lives. Together, we share a vision to make wellbeing more inclusive, accessible and engaging.”

Who is Currys plc?

Currys plc is a leading omnichannel retailer of technology products and services, operating online and through 830 stores in 8 countries.

In the UK & Ireland the organisation trades as Currys; in the Nordics under the Elkjøp brand and as Kotsovolos in Greece. In each of these markets they are the market leader.

About Champion Health

Champion Health provides an all-in-one holistic workplace health platform linking all areas of wellbeing into a seamless platform and app for employees to use anywhere, anytime. The platform empowers employees to improve their wellbeing through digital health assessments, personalised wellbeing action plans and tailored content.

Leaders also receive support, resources and the data-driven insights needed to develop impactful workplace wellbeing strategies.

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