Best Companies Factors: Giving Something Back

Technology

Sumo Group

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Through its social learning platform, Dojo, Sumo Group has created virtual meet ups for it people in different department and offices, including studio wide quizzes, virtual coffee breaks, virtual pubs as well as social activities such as yoga and Dungeon & Dragons games.

Senior managers at Sumo Group embody the company's values and principles, actively participating in diversity and inclusivity initiatives, and taking the same training as their teams. Their actions demonstrate the pillars of Family, Security, Trust, and Collaboration that the company stands on.

Sumo Group’s Charities Committee enables its people to shape how the Company chooses and interacts with charities. The organisation has two nominated charity partners – Solving Kids’ Cancer UK and SpecialEffect – and has put over £150,000 towards charitable activities. This includes employees personal fundraising efforts across 37 different events and activities.

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Technology

Phoebus Software

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The dedicated Training Academy at Phoebus Software supports continuous learning and development. It offers a platform for employees to enhance their skills, ensuring they are well-prepared for advancement opportunities and fostering a culture of personal and professional growth.

Phoebus Software prioritises employee wellbeing with initiatives like training mental health first aiders, a Menopause policy, and flexible Bank Holidays, promoting a balanced work-life environment and supporting personal health.

Phoebus Software actively engages in CSR activities, supporting charities like The British Heart Foundation and initiatives such as sponsoring local sports teams, reflecting its commitment to making a positive societal impact.

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Insurance

Brunel Group

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Team spirit is encouraged through regular socials and company-wide parties, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among colleagues. The buddy system also strengthens working relationships, ensuring team members connect beyond their professional roles.

Brunel Group prioritises employee wellbeing through its Employee Assistance Programme, offering support for financial, physical, and mental health. Mental Health First Aid training and partnerships with 'Perks at Work' further enhance the wellbeing framework for staff.

Brunel Group actively engages in community support through fundraising events, donations, and partnerships, such as the Bristol Rovers initiative. The focus on sustainability and annual charity efforts showcase the organisation's commitment to societal contributions beyond profit motives.

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AllClear Travel Insurance

The company's learning-management system incorporates gamified, app-based learning, which allows staff to learn at home and at work. A video-learning library offers short courses covering a wide variety of skills and knowledge. Two coaching programmes drive performance and the company has a catalogue of personal-effectiveness training courses.

A people-manager matrix or leadership-competency matrix is used by managers to evaluate their competencies and behaviours. A selection of courses covering e-learning, video learning and instructor-led training is available throughout the year, allowing managers to develop new skills and refine existing ones.

A team of 15 participated in the RideLondon-Essex 100 cycle event and raised more than £7,000 for Diabetes UK. The company is running small events, such as bake sales, and plans to reintroduce larger charity events towards the end of the year, supporting mental health and breast cancer charities and Children in Need.

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Business Services

Tangent

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Tangent believes in fostering strong team relationships. The agency organises global socials and parties, promoting a sense of belonging and camaraderie among its diverse workforce.

Tangent values its employees' wellbeing, offering private healthcare to those based in the UK and Spain. It also provides enhanced holiday entitlements, demonstrating its commitment to fair treatment and benefits.

Tangent is committed to sustainable practices, demonstrated through its new eco-friendly website. The organisation also educates its clients on the importance of reducing carbon emissions, showing its dedication to contributing positively to society.

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Recruitment

Instant Impact

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Instant Impact places great emphasis on personal growth, providing a clear progression structure and an annual Learning & Development budget of £500 for each employee. The '10% development time' scheme also encourages employees to spend part of their work week on personal development.

The company has a fair and transparent performance review system, with pay reviews and a potential 10% annual performance-based bonus. This ensures employees feel they are treated fairly and compensated appropriately.

Instant Impact is dedicated to giving back to society, recently establishing a charity partnership with Concern Worldwide. This includes hosting charity quizzes and step challenges, and securing marathon spots for fundraising, demonstrating a commitment to societal impact beyond profit.

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Retail

Leyland SDM

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Leyland SDM promotes personal growth through its Training Academy, eLearning platform, and clear career progression paths. These initiatives provide the necessary skills and knowledge for employees to excel in their roles.

Leyland SDM fosters team spirit through quarterly business updates and team-building activities. Their internal social communication platform encourages fun interactions, strengthening feelings of belonging within the team.

Leyland SDM's environmental initiatives, such as carbon offsetting through tree planting and recycling, highlight its commitment to giving back to society. The company's efforts in this area extend beyond profit motives, reflecting a genuine interest in societal wellbeing.

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Retail

Simba Sleep

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The CEO and Senior Leadership Team create organisational clarity for all employees through transparent communication. The organisation holds a town hall meeting in person every two or three months where it updates on current performance, shares the vision and strategy going forward, and ensures that it remains aligned with Simba Sleep’s principles, vales, and purpose.

Simba Sleep believes that its employees are its greatest asset and fundamental to business success, which is why it invests in its employees’ development. The organisation created the Simba Training Academy where each employee has a budget set aside of £1500 per year to spend on their development, both personal and professional.

The organisation has donated mattresses to the Turkey & Syria Appeal. It also support YouthMatters and sent refurbished mattresses to individuals moving from into independent accommodation. It further supports The Sleep Charity by working with them on educational and research content with regards to sleep, helping fund their sleep hotline and sleep counselling services.

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Alight Media

Alight Media fosters personal growth through a range of initiatives such as individual development plans, e-learning CPD certified training portal (Atlas, the Citation platform), and a shared experience programme, providing joint mentoring between senior and more junior members of the team.

Alight Media emphasises employee wellbeing by providing an office environment with natural light, plants, breakout areas and access to a communal rooftop. The company also provides healthy snacks daily, a cycle to work scheme, access to discounted gym via its Medicash scheme, and mental health resources.

Alight Media is committed to giving back to society. The company has donated advertising space worth £1.8m across its network to charitable and community initiatives. Furthermore, Alight Media works directly with schools, colleges and local youth clubs, and is part of the Government Enterprise Scheme, demonstrating its commitment to societal welfare.

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Financial Services

Barnett Waddingham

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The firm supports personal growth through diverse learning solutions, including the award-winning Business Management and Strategic Leadership Academies. Its Talent Management Programme, 'Accelerate', encourages the development and implementation of ideas across the firm, fostering individual innovation.

The firm's focus on wellbeing includes dedicated support for menopause, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a WorkSmart policy that balances business, team, and individual needs. The firm's commitment to wellbeing is also evident in its annual firm-wide National Learning Week event, which highlights mental health awareness.

Barnett Waddingham's Corporate Social Investment demonstrates its commitment to societal impact. The firm supports over 45 charitable groups, has a strong focus on social value impact donations, and its employees have collectively volunteered over 1000 hours. Its ethical approach extends to its Environmental Management System, underlining a commitment to sustainability.

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Purpose Boosts Engagement

Sumo Group

Phoebus Software

Brunel Group

AllClear Travel Insurance

Tangent

Instant Impact

Leyland SDM

Simba Sleep

Alight Media

Barnett Waddingham

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