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Giving Something Back - The extent to which employees feel their organisation has a positive impact on society

Giving Something Back focuses on the organisation’s social responsibilities. If key factors such as ‘Leadership’ and ‘My Manager’ are performing well, it can influence the improvement of all the other factors, boosting your overall engagement.

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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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Construction & Engineering

Three Sixty (part of SHG)

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Three Sixty demonstrates its commitment to fair treatment through initiatives such as the health cash plan and providing a cost of living increase on top of salaries, ensuring employees feel valued and fairly remunerated.
Three Sixty takes the wellbeing of its employees seriously, offering a health cash plan and a 24/7 GP helpline. The company's focus on managing stress and promoting work-life balance reflects its commitment to employee wellbeing.
Three Sixty is dedicated to making a difference in the community, donating the majority of its profits to social causes. This commitment to social responsibility is not driven by profit motives but by a genuine desire to give back to society.
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Marketing & Media Agencies

WPR

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WPR ensures that every line manager receives Mind Mental Health Champion training, promoting a supportive and caring work environment. Regular coaching check-ins also facilitate constructive feedback and identification of training needs.
WPR operates an uncapped profit share scheme, ensuring that the team shares in the agency's success. Salary transparency and internal publishing of salary bandings further underscore the company's commitment to fair treatment.
WPR demonstrates its commitment to society through its ESG commitments, including donating a percentage of net profits to initiatives that foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and mental health, as well as environmental protection.
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Marketing & Media Agencies

the7stars

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The7stars' comprehensive training programme, including core and bespoke courses, ensures employees' skills are utilised and developed. Initiatives like the Big Bang Week and Vision Setting Sessions further enhance this growth by providing real-life challenges and fostering team collaboration.
The7stars believes in rewarding hard work. Through its 'Be An Entrepreneur' and 'Idea of the Month' initiatives, employees have the opportunity to earn bonuses. The agency also offers an extensive benefits package, demonstrating its commitment to fair treatment.
Through the7stars foundation, the company supports young people in need, demonstrating its commitment to giving back to society. The agency has donated over £1million to the foundation since its inception eight years ago.
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Charity's

The Soil Association

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Team spirit is actively encouraged through sports groups like badminton and cricket, as well as social gatherings such as festive parties and the Winter Fayre, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among colleagues.
Senior management integrates values into strategic plans, with regular communication and role modelling of behaviours to demonstrate commitment to organisational values and principles, ensuring alignment and clarity.
The Soil Association actively engages in community initiatives like the Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship programme, supporting young people from racially minoritised backgrounds, showcasing the organisation’s commitment to societal contributions beyond profit motives.
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Housing Associations

Stockport Homes

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The ASPIRE Xtra reward scheme at Stockport Homes recognises and rewards the efforts of its employees, promoting a sense of fairness within the organisation. This scheme includes cash prize draws and contributions towards charitable events and social activities.
Stockport Homes places a high priority on employee wellbeing, offering mental health support through Active Listeners, a 24-hour counselling service, and a Specialist Counsellor. The group also provides a health cash plan, covering everyday health essentials.
Stockport Homes is committed to giving back to society, partnering with charities like The Wellspring and encouraging employees to volunteer. They have raised significant funds for charity, including £10,000 for The Wellspring, and contribute to the community through initiatives like food collection drives, the Manchester 10k, Dragon Boat Races, and a charity sleep out.
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Marketing & Media Agencies

Search Laboratory

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Search Laboratory encourages an atmosphere of transparency and respect. Managers play an active role in this, offering support and care to their teams. Real-time question and answer sessions during quarterly financial meetings with directors demonstrate the level of trust and openness within the company.
Search Laboratory’s leadership team embodies the company’s values of respect, transparency, accountability, and innovation. They provide regular updates about the company's financial position and strategic direction, reinforcing a sense of trust and shared vision among staff.
Search Laboratory demonstrates a strong commitment to giving back to society. Its dedicated Charity group organises events to raise funds for LeedsMind, its chosen charity partner. Furthermore, as a B Corp, the company undertakes initiatives that respect people and the planet, such as remaining carbon neutral and supporting local charities.
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Leisure & Hospitality

Rockfish

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Rockfish supports employee development with tailored training plans and a well-defined development structure. The Company Flow training programme offers role-specific modules and optional learning units, promoting career growth and skill utilisation.
Rockfish is dedicated to employee wellbeing. It provides comprehensive mental health support, runs wellness challenges, and offers a Wellness Retreat. It also ensures work-life balance by providing paddleboards for staff use during break times.
Rockfish is committed to community service, supporting local charities and environmental initiatives. The Devon Environment Foundation co-founded by the CEO and the Rockfish Litter Free Sea project are testament to its commitment to giving back to society.
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Leisure & Hospitality

Rick Stein Group

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The Rick Stein Group supports the personal growth of its employees through a structured Performance Review Programme and access to a diverse range of training resources on its employee app, Plaicebook. This encourages continuous learning and improvement.
The Rick Stein Group recognises its employees through the Stein's Values Heroes and Champions Awards, rewarding them with significant prizes. The company also offers a range of staff benefits, such as a 50% discount in all restaurants and increased holiday allowance based on loyalty.
The Rick Stein Group is deeply committed to giving back to society. Its work with charities like Crumbs and St Petroc's, offering kitchen placements to young people with learning difficulties and providing meals for the homeless. The organisation also supports environmental causes, such as tree planting initiatives with Beach Guardian.
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