About Us
"I started my career in the fitness industry. I joined because I wanted to help people with their wellbeing goals, in whatever way that meant to them.
Eventually, I (happily) fell into the world of HR, working as part of an innovative and multi-award winning wellbeing team at the University of Sheffield. I jumped at the chance, it was the perfect opportunity to help even more people.
Now, through Joy Junction, we get the privilege of supporting organisations big and small to look after their people.
What an amazing job we have."
Gary Butterfield
Founder, Joy Junction
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Welcome to Joy Junction
At Joy Junction, we believe that the heart of every thriving organisation is its people.
We partner with HR leaders and wellbeing teams to cultivate working environments where individuals flourish, teams excel, and organisations thrive.
Our approach
Through a blend of strategic consulting, tailored senior leader and line manager training, and our Conversation Canvas, we'll equip you with the tools and resources that you need to measure and support your most valuable asset: your people.
Our collaborative approach using tried and tested methodologies ensures everything we do together is uniquely crafted to address your specific needs, goals, and aspirations.
Why partner with Joy Junction?
Born and bred in Leeds, Yorkshire, we're unapologetically Northern. We take great pride in being ourselves, celebrate our roots, and live by our values.
Every business says that they're trustworthy and innovative. We of course align ourselves to these things, but here's how we're different:
1. Courage
We face challenges with confidence and buoyancy, turning obstacles into opportunities for growth.
Our culture of honest communication ensures every voice is heard and valued, fostering transparency and trust.
2. Temperance
We promote a balanced working culture, recognising that our wellbeing is crucial for sustained success.
Practising self-discipline, we manage our work and personal commitments effectively, and respond thoughtfully to challenges.
3. Justice
Committed to fairness and integrity, we treat our clients, partners, and team members with respect and equity.
We value teamwork and mutual support, striving to make a positive impact on our community and planet.
4. Wisdom
Our decisions are guided by rationality, knowledge, and experience, considering both short-term benefits and long-term consequences.
We encourage continuous learning and personal growth, embracing new ideas and learning from both successes and setbacks.
The Joy Junction Manifesto
Our mission extends far beyond traditional consultancies. We create joyful workplace cultures, and that begins with ourselves.
We're on a journey guided by a profound belief that every action, no matter how small, can make a huge difference to the lives of our users, clients, team, and the world around us.
At Joy Junction, we recognise the impact that work has on physical, social, and financial wellbeing. We also proudly wear our environmental conscience on our sleeves, putting the world we live in at the heart of our decision making.
We buy into the triple bottom line. That is, that every decision made must be answerable to the needs of our People and Planet, and result in mutual Prosperity. By putting our focus on Prosperity instead of Profit, the traditional triple bottom line approach, it changes our thinking to ensure everyone prospers, not just the business.
It gives us great pleasure to present to you, our Manifesto 2024 - 2026.
These nine pledges, for the most part, are not based on business or product development. Rather, they set the direction of our business operations, the tone of our messages, and, most importantly, the actions that we take.
People
To become a four-day-week organisation
1st August 2024
Invest 10% of salary to pension contributions
1st July 2025
Create employment
1st August 2025
Planet
Release quarterly sustainability reports
1st January 2024
Launch our tree planting initiative
1st January 2025
Achieve carbon positivity
1st August 2025
Prosperity
Full alignment to B Corp articles
1st August 2024
Contribute to meaningful research
1st July 2025
Achieve B Corp accreditation
1st August 2026
This Manifesto isn't just a statement - it's a roadmap for creating a better, brighter future. Join us on this transformative journey as we strive to empower organisations and enrich lives, one step at a time.
