Thurso-based battery company aims to recharge employee health and wellbeing with new business partnership
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Denchi Group staff based at Thurso and other areas of the Highlands can recharge their batteries thanks to a corporate deal allowing them discounted access to all High Life Highland (HLH) leisure facilities.
Denchi staff work from William Smith House at Thurso Business Park and others have key roles throughout the region – they are all employed in the manufacture of specialist batteries for commercial and military use.
Emma Thomson, HLH’s highlife development manager, said: “High Life Highland is excited to be partnering with Denchi to support the health and wellbeing of their staff by giving them access to the many leisure facilities, and hundreds of activities taking place every week across the Highlands.
“Denchi is the most recent in a growing number of Highland businesses I am working with to arrange corporate membership access for their staff. To have yet another high-profile Highland business joining our corporate membership is a brilliant step forward.
“Staff health and wellbeing is becoming one of the highest priorities for responsible employers and I’d be more than happy to have discussions about how HLH can support businesses to, in turn, support their staff.
“It is important to note that High Life Highland’s corporate membership offering does have the option to include staff family members – an extra perk to ensure that staff are getting the most value out of their membership.”
Nigel Scott, Denchi Group’s CEO, added: “At Denchi, the health and wellness of employees is a high priority. We want to encourage our staff to make healthy lifestyle choices which create a positive work environment, improve morale, and keep people focused.
“Several support systems are already in place, including a ‘Wecare’ 24/7 support network giving access to GPs, mental health support, an online get-fit programme, and financial guidance support.
“Signing up to subsidise staff membership with HLH – for individuals and families – is the next step in supporting staff health and wellness.
“HLH has a fantastic range of sports facilities, lessons, and fitness sessions. With HLH, there are additional benefits and discounts through member access to fitness facilities across Scotland and discounts to many local and national companies.
“It feels like the right thing to do for the company and its Workforce. Signing up for the corporate membership is easy and straightforward, and HLH are there to help every step of the way.”
Steve Walsh, HLH’s chief executive, concluded: “More than ever in this post- pandemic world, it is important to prioritise and look after the health and wellbeing of staff, another reason HLH is delighted to have Denchi on board with the corporate membership offering.
“As a charity with the core aim of making lives better, HLH hopes to see more Highland organisations signing up for corporate memberships so that their staff can take full advantage of the discounted access to leisure facilities and other benefits the highlife membership offers.”
Businesses interested in offering employees discounted access to HLH leisure facilities should email Emma Thomson at: emma.thomson@highlifehighland.com
