Isle of Wight Bus Drivers Encouraged To Take Part In 'Time To Talk Day'

Thursday, 4 February 2021 06:00

By Iona Stewart-Richardson @IslandIona

Bus drivers on the Isle of Wight are being encouraged to take part in 'time to talk day' today (Thursday).

Southern Vectis says the campaign is designed to help those experiencing loneliness or mental health issues during the pandemic.

The local bus operator is marking Time to Talk Day - by encouraging its workforce to stay in touch with one another.

Recently the firm launched an internal communications platform called Blink, so colleagues could stay in contact in an easy way.

Nikki Honer, Southern Vectis head of communications said:

“We know how challenging the past year has been for our colleagues, with many continuing to work throughout - providing vital bus services for key workers across the Isle of Wight

“Staff engagement has always been important to all of us at Southern Vectis - and it’s now more important than ever. With this in mind, we’re making sure colleagues know we’re thinking of them - and that we’re proud of the huge efforts they have made to keep the island moving.

“We’re also asking them to check on a work mate they may not have spoken to in a while, whether that is due to them not meeting up in the canteen, or whether they may have been furloughed.

“With everything in place to allow people to stay in touch, we think Time to Talk Day is the ideal time to double check that colleagues are happy, and make sure they know they have our full support to help get them through these difficult times.

“I’d also like to take this opportunity to remind customers who aren’t currently able to travel with us, that we miss them. We are all looking forward to a time when we can see them again, and enjoy with them the social interaction that many may be missing at the moment.”

Time to Talk Day is a Time to Change initiative, designed to bring the nation together - to get people talking and break the silence around mental health problems.

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