What are companies doing with regards to 'Fair Deal'

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Law

Gill Jennings & Every LLP

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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.
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.
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.
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Housing Associations

First Choice Homes Oldham

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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Marketing & Media Agencies

Consumer Intelligence

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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 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.
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.
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Leisure & Hospitality

Carrier

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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.
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.
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Leisure & Hospitality

Ashton Gate

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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 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.

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.

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Business Services

OryxAlign

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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.

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.

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.

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Manufacturing

Siddall and Hilton

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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'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.

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.

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Leisure & Hospitality

Lovat Parks

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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.

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.

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.

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Food & Drink

KP Snacks

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KP Snacks demonstrates its commitment to fair treatment through financial support initiatives in collaboration with Grocery Aid, offering financial grants and a one-off cost of living payment to colleagues earning £35,000 or less per annum.

KP Snacks' leadership ensures transparency and clarity through regular updates on the KP4ME portal and on-site townhall meetings. They promote organisational values and provide strategic direction, enhancing employee engagement.

KP Snacks' 'Community Heroes' initiative encourages employees to support local community projects. Additionally, the company's sustainable strategy, 'People & Planet', highlights its commitment to environmental responsibility.

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