Reducing stress in aid of the Samaritans
It’s a hard life working at Lloyd’s; carrying all those papers, long lunches at Balls Brothers, working out the insurance requirements of an oil rig.
So in the name of de-stressing – and charity, of course – Lloyd’s workers were allowed to spend a day last week wearing…slippers. Yes, slippers. Very comfy.
There were other stress-reducing activities – all in support of the Samaritans Stress Down Day.
Staff were encouraged to dress down and stress down with relaxing smoothies before having a quick 10-minute massage to relieve all those aches and pains.
They were also provided with green stress phones to squeeze during those stressful moments – such as when the broker puts the pressure on for a better deal.
A laughter workshop was also held, designed to release happy hormones around the body.
Lloyd’s staff raised £2,000 for the Samaritans.
Hosted by comedian and actor Tom Allen, 34 Gold, 23 Silver and 22 Bronze awards were handed out across an amazing 34 categories recognising brilliance and innovation right across the breadth of UK general insurance.
