Fair Deal

Claire House Children’s Hospice

Claire House provides a Fair Deal to its employees, offering enhanced holidays, maternity and paternity pay and tax-saving schemes. These benefits demonstrate the organisation's commitment to treating its staff fairly and competitively.

Claire House is committed to giving back to society. Through events like the Claire Bear 3K, half and full marathons, Tough Mudders, and more, the organisation raises funds to support its mission.

Wellbeing is a priority at Claire House. The balance between work and home life is carefully considered, and the organisation offers schemes such as the Employee Assistance Programme to ensure the wellbeing of its staff.

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KERB

KERB offers a company bonus scheme based on profit, impact, and engagement, and provides sales and target incentives. The "you've nailed it" award recognises those who go above and beyond with an annual, all-expenses-paid incentive trip, such as the upcoming trip to Copenhagen.

All line managers have been through an external strategic leadership training programme, focusing on key areas like strategy, professional management, and commercial leadership. This investment in their leaders ensures a high standard of guidance and support for the entire team.

KERB supports physical and mental health through Private Medical Insurance, a medical cash plan, and ClassPass. The Hospitality Action EAP provides confidential support, while a Mental Health committee organises initiatives, and there are 27 trained mental health first aiders.

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Food & Drink

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Computeam

Team incentive budgets, which managers can use on team activities, rewards and recognition continues to encourage staff to maintain their positive work attitude and customer service. The organisation also regularly takes part in team challenges and charity fundraising across all its offices to bring teams together and encourage cross-team communication.

The organisation has launched an Employee Assistance Programme service which has a dedicated management support function that is available 24/7 for guidance and support on all employee wellbeing matters including managers own mental health and how to support a team member with mental health concerns.

The organisation host annual summer and end of year parties and adopt a culture of praise by recognising people in its monthly Compunews which encourages people to nominate colleagues for values and performance. It also has a Profitshare Scheme, meaning that employees benefit from overall company performance and are awarded additional shares based on tenure.

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Grampian Housing Association

The Association operates several schemes to recognise and reward employees. The instant colleague award scheme offers a voucher award and allows for team lunches as a reward for going above and beyond. It also operates Long Service Awards for staff with five or more years of service and an Annual Colleague of the Year Scheme.

Grampian Housing Association's leadership team fosters transparency and communication. The Executive Team provides updates and responds to queries during monthly Staff Development Sessions. Decisions from the Board and Board Sub-Committees are shared, and the annual Code of Conduct is refreshed and signed by employees, reinforcing behavioural expectations.

Grampian Housing Association provides a range of Wellbeing Initiatives, including sessions on alternative therapies, resilience, and positive mental health, sourced by its in-house Mental Health First Aiders. A Wellbeing Day is offered as an additional paid day off, encouraging colleagues to unwind. It also provides an Employee Assistance Programme.

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Nottingham College

With initiatives like the Culture Away Day, Nottingham College enhances team spirit by bringing colleagues together to engage in activities that strengthen connections and foster a sense of belonging among staff.

Nottingham College excels in social responsibility, evidenced by its award-winning volunteering efforts and community projects like the Wishmas Tree Gift campaign and Twilight Kitchen, reinforcing the college’s commitment to societal impact beyond profit motives.

Employees benefit from a Suggestion Scheme with financial rewards, Christmas bonuses, and Love to Shop Vouchers, demonstrating that Nottingham College is committed to fair remuneration and appreciation of staff contributions.

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Education & Training

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Imago Venues

The Management Programme Horizon and annual personal development reviews offer employees opportunities for skill enhancement and career advancement, reflecting Imago Venues' commitment to personal and professional growth.

Employee wellbeing is prioritised through the wellbeing group, access to Burleigh Springs gym and pool, and support from qualified Mental Health First Aiders, promoting a balanced work-life environment.

As a real living wage employer, Imago Venues ensures fair treatment and financial security for employees, further supported by the Helping Hands programme for those in financial crisis.

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Leisure & Hospitality

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Marsden Building Society

Through colleague nominations and bi-monthly awards, the organisation celebrates its people. The colleague who wins gets a £100 voucher, 2nd place gets a £50 voucher, with runners up each getting chocolates. All colleagues who have been nominated receive a copy of their nomination, including the detailed comments sent in to support it.

Teams at Marsden Building Society are brought together through a range of activities, including: Halloween treasure hunts around the office, sending photos through once sweets have been found; seed growing competitions; “Rate my plate” competitions where colleagues can send in photos of their food to compare with their peers, and much more.

To support employee wellbeing, all colleagues have access to Lifeworks, an online wellbeing platform that offers resources and tools to support wellness and an Employee Assistance Programme which is anonymous, confidential, and available 24/7. The organisation has also introduced an annual leave purchase scheme to enable colleagues to buy five additional days leave per year.

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Financial Services

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Roadchef

Roadchef cares for its employees’ wellbeing through a number of initiatives, including trained mental health first aiders at every site; an Employee Assistance Programme in place to offer confidential support to all employees; hardship loans; wellbeing messaging and weekly national focus reinforcement through the Roundup newsletter; community pantries; and breakfast clubs.

Roadchef has a number of tiers of structured development in place including apprenticeships, the Fastlane Management Development Programme, the Leadership Highway Programme, the High Potential Development Programme, secondments, and ad-hoc Executive Coaching.

The organisation offers Extra Responsibility Pay to recognise when individuals step up to cover/support another role. Some ad-hoc bonus payments have been made to reward employees for their contribution and hard work. Employees further have access to Wagestream, providing the ability to draw down on wages earlier, supporting stress and anxiety around finances.

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Leisure & Hospitality

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Rickard Luckin

Last year’s social calendar saw Romford Dogs evening, a Summer Team Building event and a Christmas Party. Peppered around these large events were regular football sessions, and payday breakfasts and lunches.

Through the Rickard Luckin Development Academy, the organisation provides a blend of technical, business and soft skills development content. At the heart of this is the RLPDP, its Learning Management System, which provides a blended learning environment with learning tools and resources.

At the annual Rickard Luckin Awards, the organisation provides an opportunity to celebrate the team’s successes. Anyone can nominate anyone else within the firm, and an independent ‘nominations panel’ decide who is the winner. As well as the team-wide recognition at the awards ceremony, award winners receive a trophy and a £250 gift card.

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Accountancy

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Operam Education Group

Operam Education Group is committed to fostering innovation and maximising potential. It offers personal growth opportunities through its 'Career Journey' programme, which is bespoke to roles within the business. In addition, there's an 'Inspiring Leadership' course, Graduate program, and interdivisional mobility to support career development.

Operam Education Group values fair treatment of its employees, offering a range of support for personal circumstances. It provides private healthcare and implement the 'Step Up' sales competition, which offers a range of prizes for reaching set goals, demonstrating OEG’s commitment to rewarding its colleagues.

Operam Education Group encourages team spirit and a sense of belonging through several initiatives. These include competitions, virtual meetings, coffee mornings, away days, and team dinners. The company also introduced a 'Day in the Life' feature to promote interdepartmental understanding and camaraderie.

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Recruitment

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Fairness Counts

Claire House Children’s Hospice

KERB

Computeam

Grampian Housing Association

Nottingham College

Imago Venues

Marsden Building Society

Roadchef

Rickard Luckin

Operam Education Group

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