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Fairness Counts

Pay alone doesn’t drive engagement - but perceived unfairness can quickly disengage employees. Fairness in context is what matters most.
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The IN Group

The organisation’s mental health platform, Plumm, provides professional coaching for mental health; as well as psychotherapist sessions, accessible without referral, to treat mental and emotional health concerns. It also offers access to a financial wellbeing platform, Bippit, providing coaching, content and advice on a broad range of financial challenges and ambitions.
The Group’s High Achievers' Scheme gives its people the chance to be rewarded for their contribution to the business. It hosts quarterly lunches and, three times per year, overseas trips which everyone has the opportunity to attend, whatever their role. Employees can qualify for these rewards by demonstrating company values and high performance.
The IN Group’s calendar is jam-packed with social events, from summer conferences to family parties and it aims to bring the whole business together four times a year to help strengthen team relationships. It also has clubs for a wide range of interests including book club, netball, football, running, padel, and walking.
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Recruitment
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Gill Jennings & Every LLP

The Practice Director has line manager responsibility for the management team and has introduced agile working, new management roles, and manager coaching. Managers have regular one-to-ones with the Practice Director and regular social and work events including brainstorming sessions, whereby they can get together as a team, strengthen relationships, share ideas, and have some fun.
The firm supports administrative staff and fee earning staff to sit professional intellectual property qualifications. This year, it completed two new training programmes. One supporting the wellbeing of associates, the other supporting senior associates and helping them to manage their careers so that they can achieve their career ambitions.
Everyone who has passed their probationary period is eligible for a bonus. The amount each person receives is based upon the success of the firm, the success of the team in which they work, and their own personal contribution to that success. This approach encourages collaboration and team work.
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Law
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First Choice Homes Oldham

The organisation maintains its culture in a number of ways including sustaining a strong that unifies its teams; following its corporate plan, its ‘Big Plan’, to provide day-to-day strategic direction for all operations; and embedding its established ‘We Are FCHO’ values and behaviours into everything that we do.
The organisation introduced Manager Tool Kit sessions covering a range of people management topics. The Thrive Leadership Development Programme was rolled out to all managers with an ongoing programme developed to provide the core principles to any new managers that join the organisation to ensure consistency of approach in the future.
Managers send handwritten cards to colleagues' homes to recognise when they have performed well. They can also reward colleagues with gift vouchers up to a value of £25 where they have gone above and beyond what is expected.
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Housing Associations
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Demica

Demica offers a range of benefits to its employees, including personal pension, private healthcare, life assurance, and transport season ticket loans, ensuring that they receive a fair deal for their hard work.
Through its 'Giving Something Back' initiative, Demica has demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility. The initiative has raised over £7,000 for various causes, showing that the company's efforts extend beyond profit motives.
With initiatives like the Wellness working group and the introduction of the Balance App, Demica takes a proactive approach to employee wellbeing, focusing on mental health and work-life balance.
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Consumer Intelligence

The organisation recognises employees regularly. Each month, Consumer Intelligence gives recognition awards at all company meetings. These are based on “high fives” (a peer-to-peer recognition tool) that speak to the company’s culture and values.
This year, Consumer Intelligence published its Charity and Volunteering Guide which gives suggestions for volunteering and details on how to use volunteering days. Most recently, individuals have been making use of their company volunteering day to work with the RSPCA and NHS.
This year, Consumer Intelligence completed a 6-month coaching programme available to managers to learn how to have more dynamic conversations with teams and peers. It has also recently rolled out DISC insight profiles across the business which supports managers in understanding their behavioural tendencies and needs, as well as those of their teams and peers.
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Marketing & Media Agencies
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Carrier

The organisation offers several ways for employees to earn rewards. Sales staff can receive incentives based upon performance and all staff receive gifts or vouchers periodically as a thanks for their hard work and commitment.
The organisation offers several ways for employees to earn rewards. Sales staff can receive incentives based upon performance and all staff receive gifts or vouchers periodically as a thanks for their hard work and commitment.
Monthly staff updates are vital for the cascade of business strategy and performance. They are conducted face-to-face in both offices, with a further virtual session for remote staff. There is a deliberately transparent approach, with full budgetary visibility given and regular updates on performance against the business' strategy.
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Leisure & Hospitality
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Ashton Gate

Ashton Gate ensures a fair deal for employees by annually reviewing pay scales. In 2023, the organisation was able to enhance pay by 3% across the group, demonstrating its commitment to fair compensation.

Ashton Gate believes in giving back to the community. Post-match day events see excess food donated to local food banks. The organisation also strives to reduce its environmental footprint through initiatives like Project Whitebeam.

Ashton Gate prioritises wellbeing, providing services like Health Assured and Able Futures for mental, physical, and financial advice. It also hosts Wellness Weeks, featuring activities like meditation and pilates, to promote a healthy work environment.

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Leisure & Hospitality
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OryxAlign

Oryx Align supports personal growth by providing a variety of training courses through Udemy licenses and internal training sessions. The company's focus on individual development plans and the promotion of internal talent underscores its commitment to growth.

Oryx Align's leadership team ensures transparency and alignment through regular company update meetings, led by the CEO. The company's values are reinforced through a 'Living our Values' award at the annual awards ceremony.

In addition to private healthcare and pension contributions, Oryx Align supports its employees through financial contributions to help with energy bills. This commitment to fair treatment extends to free financial advice through its partnership with Schroders.

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Business Services
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Siddall and Hilton

Siddall & Hilton's dedicated work committee, representative of various business areas, coordinates seasonal social activities. This not only enriches the workplace culture but also fosters team spirit and camaraderie.

Siddall & Hilton prioritises mental health, with initiatives such as the Menopause Café and the 'Listening Ears' team. It also provides a fully funded financial coaching service, further supporting their employees' wellbeing.

Siddall & Hilton's fair treatment of employees is reflected in its quarterly profit-related bonus scheme. It has also increased pay overall by 23% over the last two years, demonstrating its commitment to employee welfare amid the cost of living crisis.

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Manufacturing
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Lovat Parks

Lovat Parks maintains a hands-on approach with its leadership frequently visiting parks and central offices. The company encourages openness and accessibility, enabling employees to comfortably share their thoughts, concerns, and suggestions. The management also ensures regular one-to-ones and reviews to focus on employee strengths.

The company's commitment to wellbeing is notable, with a structured plan focusing on workplace, financial, social, and mental wellbeing. Lovat Parks also offers an Employee Assistance Programme, mental health awareness training, and a Mental Health First Aider programme.

Lovat Parks offers interest-free pay advances to all team members, with flexible repayment options. The company is a real living wage employer and offers all team members a 50% discount on any holiday booked on one of their parks.

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Leisure & Hospitality
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