Findings from Ben’s first industry survey in 2017 indicated that bullying was rated the third most important issue of all health and wellbeing topics. In light of these results, Ben has launched new resources on its website to help people cope with this difficult issue and find out more about what bullying is and how to deal with it. The UK new heavy goods vehicle market declined 7.0% in Q3 … [Read more...]
Hats on 4 Ben
Ben, the independent charity and dedicated partner to the automotive industry providing support for life for its people and their family dependents, reveals the details of this year’s automotive industry mental health fundraiser. The campaign looks a little different this year after a design refresh which more clearly shows that Ben is here for the automotive industry, providing support for … [Read more...]
Worries mounting for motor trade workers
Motor industry charity BEN’s annual report reveals that increasingly more people of working age are contacting them for support with big issues such as low income, anxiety and depression. Other reasons why people contacted Ben for help were varied; from bereavement to redundancy and debt to loneliness. However, financial and mental health challenges remain the most common reasons people contact … [Read more...]
Managing stress in dealerships
Motor industry charity BEN is highlighting the fact it’s Stress Awareness Month. Nearly half of sick-days and 40% of work related illness were put down to stress, depression or anxiety and BEN has produced a short video case study as it provides timely advice on managing issues and helping employees. … [Read more...]
Tradelines 28 February
More than 1,000 safety checks have been made in a day for the first time using FleetCheck’s Mobile App. Launched at CV Show 2017, is designed to provide a simple yet robust way of carrying out essential commercial vehicle safety checks. Users include including Blind Veterans UK, Tructyre, Hyperoptic and London and Quadrant Housing. Key features of the Mobile App include the means to … [Read more...]
Tradelines 20 December
Kia’s seven years warranty is Britain’s best, say workshops. Garages commended Kia for its quick resolution and parts availability, which gives greatest satisfaction to their customers. Motor industry charity Ben has raised over £135,000 from its black tie dinner and dance. Other events pushed it beyond £214,000 this year. Bringing the UK’s automotive industry together again for the … [Read more...]
Holistic approach to helping motor trade workers
Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive industry to provide support for life to its people, has launched a new package for businesses, called Ben4Business. This offering is set to increase awareness about Ben and its services to people working in the industry by partnering with automotive companies. This new approach will, in turn, drive value to industry … [Read more...]
Tradelines 6 September
The Welsh Automotive Forum has a new operations’ manager. Mr Robert O’Neil has worked in the automotive sector over 20 years, working at Robert Bosch Automotive in the UK as well as serving a four-year international assignment in Austria. More recently, he was with Tenneco in Merthyr Tydfil. Rob has extensive experience in plant logistics and will be a great asset to Members and said, “I am … [Read more...]
BEN charity looking to future needs
Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive industry to provide support for life to its people, has launched a survey to seek valuable insights from industry people which will help shape future services. The feedback will also enable the organisation to ensure its health and wellbeing services remain relevant to those working in the industry which, in turn, will help … [Read more...]
Health check for motor industry workers
Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive industry to provide support for life to its people, has launched a new campaign to spotlight the importance of good physical health to a person’s life. Top searches on Ben’s website relate to healthy lifestyle, diet, getting fit, quitting smoking and returning to work after injury. As part of the new campaign – ‘get fit for … [Read more...]