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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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Linnk Group

The organisation offers a free Employee Assistance Programme, which includes a confidential helpline, and up to 6 free counselling sessions. As part of the service, there is a mobile app, which includes webinars, nutritional advice, fitness advice, financial advice, and health checks. It also offers wellbeing days off in addition to annual leave.
The Group runs various donation-based events and awareness raising such as Macmillan Coffee Morning, Breast Cancer Now's Wear It Pink Day, Christmas Jumper Day, and Jeans for Genes Day. For Quarter 1 of 2024, it also supported the fundraising for a colleague's niece who has a heart condition requiring urgent surgery.
Linnk Group runs monthly and quarterly incentives with trips for the winners. It has sent teams go-karting, to Clays, Flight Club, Fairgame, and it awarded an iPad as the prize at the end of year competition. The Group also awards an Employee of the Month in each office who is nominated by their senior colleagues.
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Hinckley & Rugby Building Society

The Society values employee development, offering both internal Learning & Development programmes and external specialist training. It also encourages professional memberships and conference attendance, supporting employees' growth and advancement.
Employees are recognised through the FAB awards, a monthly employee scheme in which colleagues nominate each other for delivering amazing service or going above and beyond, with monetary rewards for the winners.
The Society's senior leadership team models the importance of colleague recognition and supports communication campaigns, creating a supportive environment for employees. Its Performance Management Framework ensures clear expectations and standards for their managers.
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mhance

mhance supports personal growth by encouraging employees to undertake professional qualifications such as Microsoft exams, CIPD or CIMA. The 'Educate & Celebrate' programme provides structured learning opportunities, encouraging skill utilisation and career advancement.
mhance ensures a fair deal for its employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including an Employee Assistance Programme, reduced gym memberships, and cashback on medical expenses. They also offer 13 weeks sick pay and an income protection scheme.
Team spirit is nurtured through regular company socials and virtual team quizzes. Monthly face-to-face sessions and the new HR system facilitate interaction and camaraderie among colleagues, fostering a sense of belonging.
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STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners)

STEP champions continuous learning, providing study and training opportunities, and sponsoring relevant professional memberships, enhancing skills utilisation and creating advancement opportunities.
STEP prioritises employee wellbeing, offering comprehensive medical care, wellbeing benefits, and resources to support both physical and mental health, balancing work-life pressures effectively.
STEP offers a competitive total rewards package, including pay, flexible working, and a generous holiday allowance, making employees feel valued and treated fairly.
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Eagle Eye Solutions

Managers at Eagle Eye Solutions receive extensive support, including 1:1 coaching and access to mental health resources. They are also encouraged to participate in the "Purple Leaders" program, further enhancing their leadership capabilities.
Eagle Eye Solutions prioritises employee wellbeing through initiatives like certified mental health first aid training, access to the Headspace app, and comprehensive health assessments for employees over 40.
Eagle Eye Solutions rewards employees based on company performance and values-aligned behaviour. Its Flexi Leave scheme allows conversion of unused sick leave into extra annual leave, demonstrating fair treatment.
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Technology
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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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TACT

TACT supports personal growth through professional development opportunities such as sponsorship towards professional qualifications and a Leadership and Management Development Programme. There is a dedicated focus on the enhancement of skills, and the fostering of a learning environment.
TACT provides a fair deal to its staff with measures like the Home Working Allowance, the Pass the Praise Values Recognition scheme that includes a financial reward, long-service awards, and a retail discount scheme.
TACT fosters a strong team spirit by encouraging cross-departmental collaborations and organising team wellbeing days. The bi-annual Away Day also provides an opportunity for teams across TACT to come together, fostering a sense of camaraderie and belonging.
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Zuto

Zuto recognises and rewards employees' contributions through the Above and Beyond Award. Additionally, managers have the power to recognise standout Zutonites with personalised gifts and public acknowledgment, ensuring employees feel fairly treated.
Zuto is committed to giving back to the community, partnering with Forever Manchester for various fundraising and volunteering opportunities. The company also supports local community groups through its named £50,000 annual fund, reinforcing its commitment to corporate social responsibility.
Zuto prioritises the wellbeing of its employees, providing access to mental health first aiders, the NHS-trusted Thrive app, and discounted gym memberships. The annual Wellbeing Week promotes physical and mental wellness, reducing work-related stress and promoting a healthy work-life balance.
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Yo Telecom

At Yo Telecom’s Summer and Christmas All Hands Events, awards are presented to employees who have embodied one of the company’s 10 core values. Rewards and incentives include team activities and nights out, as well as trips abroad such as skiing in Courchevel, jet skiing in Dubai, and yacht trips in Cannes.
The CEO and COO have regular weekly catch ups with managers at Yo Telecom to discuss their departments and their development. The organisation also runs weekly Management Meetings on a Friday, where all managers can join virtually for a weekly roundup.
Yo Telecom allocates a dedicated budget for funding external courses and certifications, allowing employees to enhance their skills and knowledge by accessing a wide range of learning opportunities. Internally, the organisation offer comprehensive people management training programmes, which include leadership skills, conflict resolution, effective communication, and team management, utilising interactive workshops and real-world case studies.
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Vax Ltd

Team spirit is nurtured through employee-led football and badminton clubs and inclusive events like the THRIVE Festival, fostering strong bonds, shared energy and a sense of belonging across departments.
Growth at Vax is supported through the Achieve coaching framework, graduate pathways, and digital learning via GoodHabitz, enabling employees to develop technical, behavioural and leadership skills in real time and aligned to business needs.
Health and wellbeing benefits include private medical insurance with mental health cover, annual health checks and digital GP access, supported by subsidised gym memberships and a Cycle to Work scheme, reflecting the company’s commitment to accessible support.
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