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What are companies doing with regards to 'Fair Deal'

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What effect will focus on the 'Fair Deal' factor have?

Fair Deal - How happy employees are with pay and benefits

Fair Deal itself doesn’t directly influence another factor. It’s classified as a hygiene factor. Sure, doubling everybody’s salary would make them happy but it wouldn’t make them feel any better about factors such as leadership and management.

Now although pay is not an engager, it is important that pay and benefits are at the right level as to not disengage employees further.

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Technology

Eficode UK

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The marketing and solutions experts and SLT teams have both held several “away days” where they have a day away from the business and discuss pertinent work without any distractions. Following the day they have a social evening. Teams are allocated a budget to use on team bonding nights out, meals, entertainment, and milestone awards.
Annually, the senior team choose an “employee of the year” and two runners up. The winner receives £2,500 and the runners-up each receive £1000. Recently, Eficode UK introduced a “Now That” reward scheme. Every SLT member has a discretionary budget to give non-monetary rewards to any employee or their family for going above and beyond.
The Eficode UK Community Hero Award encourages people in its extended community to nominate people they feel show decency, remarkability or mastery, reflecting the Eficode UK values. The winner from the nominations receive a £100 gift certificate as a personal reward and the organisation donates £100 to a charity of winner’s choice.
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Bluestones Investment Group

Team spirit is so important to its culture, this year, 40 staff won a long weekend in Dubai. In previous years, they have jetted off to Ibiza, Las Vegas, and New York. It also hosts regular social events including its annual black tie awards evening and its BIG Summer Social.

All staff have access to a range of benefits including vouchers and perks, offering savings on shopping, dining out, and everyday spending. Health and dental insurance is also available to everyone. Additionally, as well as a competitive salary, top achievers are awarded at the annual awards ceremony - a black-tie dinner.

Staff have clearly defined career paths and are offered training and development, ongoing support, and a genuine opportunity to progress. It has actively managed and regularly reviewed career development programmes, training opportunities, and subject matter experts providing on the job training. It has additionally supported a range of people with professional accreditation and CPD.

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Marketing & Media Agencies

Accord Marketing

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Beyond formal incentives, Accord offers an 'appreciation spotlight' to celebrate individual contributions. The organisation also runs Employee of the Quarter and Employee of the Year schemes, with nominations from peers, which reward hard work and make employees feel valued by both colleagues and managers.
Accord champions a flexible working model and provides fresh fruit and healthy snacks, as well as access to gym rates, to encourage healthy lifestyles. A team of trained Mental Health First Aiders offers confidential support, and an email embargo from 7pm to 7am ensures employees can fully disconnect.
Accord is passionate about having a positive community impact. Each year, the company selects a charity and organises a series of fundraising activities, such as a Tough Mudder obstacle course and a Bake-Off style competition. This not only raises money for important causes but also builds team spirit.
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Utilities

Zest

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Zest allocates a dedicated training budget and holds monthly meetings to assess learning priorities. A new Learning Management System enhances access to materials and a comprehensive skills and development project aims to map clear career pathways for those wishing to advance within the organisation.
Managers at Zest are supported with a comprehensive Manager Toolkit, offering guidance on recruitment and performance management. This is complemented by proactive conversations with the People Team, along with ongoing training and development opportunities to help them confidently navigate their responsibilities and grow in their roles.
The company provides a fair deal through performance-related pay increases throughout the year. Additionally, a yearly bonus is awarded based on both company performance and personal performance, directly linking individual contributions to overall organisational success.
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Business Services

MIS Healthcare

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With strong leadership and access to a highly experienced management team, MIS Healthcare creates an environment where employees are encouraged to build fulfilling careers and expand their skill sets within the growing healthcare technology landscape.
MIS Healthcare offers benefits that reflect its investment in people, including opportunities for growth and support from a knowledgeable leadership team, helping employees feel rewarded for their efforts in a competitive healthcare industry.
The leadership team at MIS Healthcare draws on decades of specialist experience in medical technology, providing employees with a clear vision, informed decision-making, and an organisation anchored in healthcare impact and responsiveness.
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Recruitment

Norman Broadbent

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Initiatives like 'NB Olympics' and regular practice-area ‘hub’ meetings instil a sense of camaraderie and teamwork among employees, fostering a sense of belonging and fun within the group.
With perks such as extended maternity leave, increased annual leave, and a day off on one’s birthday, Norman Broadbent offers a competitive benefits package, demonstrating its commitment to fair treatment of its employees.
Through comprehensive support programs, mental health counselling, and a flexible hybrid work model, Norman Broadbent prioritises employee wellbeing, fostering a healthy work-life balance and mitigating the impact of stress on personal health and performance.
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Health & Social Care

Cinnamon Care Collection

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Managers are highly trained in listening skills and in spotting and managing problems. They are encouraged to coach and mentor their successors, and the company offers a 360-degree feedback programme for leaders, all of which contribute to creating a supportive environment where team members feel comfortable asking for help.
Teams are encouraged to engage in physical activities together, such as walking for charity. The ‘Celebrating Cultures’ initiative promotes an inclusive environment where teams and residents embrace different cultures. The 'Sprinkle of Cinnamon' project also unites team members to make residents’ wishes come true, fostering a sense of shared purpose and camaraderie.
In addition to a competitive 3.5% pay rise for care team members, the company’s career structure is a significant part of its reward strategy. It also offers the 'Spice of Life' benefits programme, which supports employee wellbeing, purchases, health, and pensions, ensuring a fair and rewarding employment experience.
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Housing Associations

ForHousing

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ForHousing holds regular webinars with open Q&A sessions, and also have various staff groups across the organisation. It also covers the cost of lunch once a month to help and does a hog roast lunch around Christmas time as well as other festive events. It further has Viva Engage to connect colleagues across the organisation.
Through the STAR platform, real-time, multi-directional reward and recognition is available anytime anywhere. Colleagues can recognise one another via STAR platform any time, offering both monetary and non-monetary recognition options: eCards, Nominations, and Instant Awards. The social 'Wall of Fame' offers recognition, allowing others to comment and join in on recognition moments.
Through its GIFT (Get Involved Find Time) programme, a network of volunteers work across the organisation to engage colleagues with volunteering activities in the communities and to lead on fund raising initiatives for its spotlight charity.
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Leisure & Hospitality

The Inn Collection Group

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The company invests in learning and development programmes such as the Bar Training Academy, Chef Academy and Leadership programmes. These initiatives ensure employees are challenged and their skills are fully utilised, promoting career advancement.
The Group's geographical cluster support promotes a strong sense of team spirit and belonging. Its regular general managers' meetings and regional hub training also encourage relationship building and peer-to-peer learning.
The Group recently standardised its pay and reward across the business, lifting itself out of being a National Minimum Wage employer. The company also offers a range of benefits allowing colleagues to enjoy company locations with family and friends.
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Construction & Engineering

CD (UK) Ltd

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The Health and Wellbeing team are all Mental Health First Aiders and they take action and lead the group. The organisation also has a Health and Wellbeing Strategy and Plan, which includes a calendar of activities to help team CDUK.
CDUK provides a profit-related pay scheme based on turnover and individual KPIs. It also has a Hero of the Quarter Award for someone who has best demonstrated the organisation’s values. It further gives Birthday and Long Service Awards, and has a thank-you portal to recognise help, support and hard work.
The organisation provides its staff with plenty of opportunities to support local charities and has a very active community group. It raise funds by doing various activities, including the Dragon Boat Race. It is also planning a litter pick for the local community later this year.
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