What are companies doing with regards to 'Giving Something Back'

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Housing Associations

North Wales Housing

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Employees are always kept up to date on organisational developments and colleagues' good news, as well as getting the opportunity to ask questions and feedback. There's an internal comms platform where staff can post photos and share ideas, quarterly staff briefings and listening sessions, weekly team meetings and regular formal and informal one-to-ones.

Managers can access external leadership training programmes via ILM or ION. Internal masterclasses offer guidance on line management and employment processes, and all members of the Senior Leadership Team are undertaking coaching and mentoring qualifications. NWH also provides secondment opportunities and the chance to work on cross-team projects.

A focus charity is chosen annually, with the latest being RNLI Wales. There are several charity events throughout the year in and outside work. These have included dragon boat racing and family get-togethers. NWH also supports individual schemes to fundraise and organise their own community benefit events.

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Housing Associations

Melin Homes

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At Melin Homes, personal growth is integral to the work culture. Through the 'Passport to Housing' scheme, employees are assigned mentors to broaden their knowledge, fostering their professional development. The company also supports and funds professional qualifications for staff, promoting personal growth and career advancement.
The leadership at Melin Homes encourages an open, supportive culture. Senior Management Team members regularly interact with the team and ensure they are in touch with on-ground activities. The 'Diolch' initiative allows managers to recognise and appreciate the hard work of their team members, fostering a culture of support and recognition.
Melin Homes is committed to giving back to the communities it serves. Through the Jump2 fund, the company supports local organisations that improve the lives of residents. The company's annual 'Zest in the Park' event promotes the wellbeing of the local community, underlining the organisation's commitment to societal betterment.
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Health & Social Care

Inspired Villages

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Inspired Villages' commitment to wellbeing is evident in initiatives such as Time to Talk and the presence of wellbeing buddies. The company understands the importance of work-life balance and the impact of stress on personal health and performance.
Inspired Villages' leadership is demonstrated through its ambitious growth plans and commitment to employee engagement and wellbeing. The senior management team's dedication to providing first-class services and fostering a sense of community inspires trust and respect amongst colleagues.
Employees at Inspired Villages are given three days off each year to volunteer, demonstrating the company’s commitment to giving back to society. This, alongside the organisation’s aim to achieve Net Zero Carbon emissions by 2030, shows a genuine effort to contribute positively to society.
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Leisure & Hospitality

Heathcote & Co

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The organisation has introduced a Social Committee inclusive of each department of the company. This committee is responsible for organising several events throughout the year, including two small gatherings and two large gatherings every year.
Heathcote & Co have introduced a ‘Moments of Magic’ reward and recognition scheme. Everyone can write names and on what occasion they have used moments of magic. Each quarter the organisation goes through the best ‘Moments of Magic’, and the chosen one receives a £100 voucher to the restaurant of the individuals’ choice.
Heathcote & Co supports its local community and charities by funding charitable events for its employees by paying their entry fees. Additionally, all full-time employees receive one fully paid day a year to support a local charity through fundraising events or by volunteering their time.
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Leisure & Hospitality

Hawksmoor

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Hawksmoor’s commitment to sustainability and environmental initiatives showcases their dedication to giving back to society. Their efforts, such as becoming a carbon-neutral restaurant group and reducing waste, demonstrate that their motives extend beyond profit.
Work-life balance is promoted at Hawksmoor, with management ensuring that employees do not have to hide parts of their personal lives. This approach promotes a healthy balance between work and home life, reducing stress and positively impacting personal health and performance.
At Hawksmoor, managers play a crucial role in maintaining a positive work culture. Through specific training programmes, managers learn how to effectively communicate, offer support and care for their team members, ensuring each member feels valued and trusted.
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Manufacturing

HARMAN technology

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HARMAN’s manager development programme is completely bespoke, and is delivered and composed by its inhouse team. The programme builds on external best practices, effecting management practices, and linking neuroscience with behaviours.
The organisation matches any contribution made to their chosen charity. It also continues to support CAFT (The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust).
To recognise the hard-work and success of its employees, HARMAN Technology uses a ‘thank you’ scheme where employees can receive cards and vouchers for how well they have performed and lived by the company’s values.
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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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Business Services

BM

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Everyone at BM has the chance to learn, develop, and progress utilising a combination of virtual, online, classroom and workshop training. The organisation also offers mentoring, individual coaching, and DISC profiling through its decision to invest in an Learning and Development lead qualified in these areas.
The organisation’s Early Careers Pathways are designed to upskill its teams from junior to senior roles in Front of House, Chef and Barista roles. It also operates 10 modules within its Managers Workshops package sharing best practice and senior manager skills, and managers can enrol in a variety of work-based NVQs from Level 4 onwards.
BM supports industry, local, national and international charities, including Springboard (helping young, unemployed and disadvantaged people make a career in hospitality, leisure and tourism), White Lodge Centre (supporting disabled people of all ages), Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning, Sport Relief, Comic Relief and the Kotukula Primary School in the Gambia.
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Accountancy

Albert Goodman

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The firm demonstrates its commitment to societal contribution through its charity committee and sustainability committee. Employees are actively involved in fun fundraising activities, and the firm is working towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030.
Albert Goodman actively supports each employee's personal growth. Its Personal Development Discussion process and career progression guide, which are deeply rooted in the firm's values, provide clear pathways for advancement and skill utilisation.
Albert Goodman’s leadership is anchored in its values, which are embedded in every aspect of the firm, from performance evaluation to identifying future leaders. Regular communication from the Managing Partner further reinforces this.
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Charity's

LandAid

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The team spirit at LandAid is palpable. The organisation encourages camaraderie and a sense of belonging, making work not just a responsibility, but also a source of enjoyment.
LandAid is committed to the wellbeing of its employees. The organisation’s Wellbeing Hub is a testament to this, offering resources that help balance work and home life, manage stress and promote overall health.
LandAid is deeply committed to giving back to society. The organisation’s efforts to end youth homelessness are driven by a genuine desire to make a difference, not profit motives, reflected in its aim to deliver £1 million of Pro Bono support to charities tackling homelessness.
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