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

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Marketing & Media Agencies

The Creative Engagement Group

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All line managers can instantly recognise and reward individuals for their contribution and hard work with £100 on-the-spot bonuses. Employees can spend them on anything they like, from spa trips to the latest tech. They simply make their purchase and claim the bonus back through their expenses.
All employees are encouraged to "cash in on your contacts". They're invited to refer potential recruits for vacancies through the company's applicant tracking system. They get £50 should the candidate be invited for an interview, a further £250 if they reach three months of service and a further £1000 if they complete their probation period.
Passionate about helping young people into the creative industries, CEO Russ Lidstone is the Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Mentor Development Programme. Meanwhile, staff now get three volunteering days a year. If they need help finding a cause to support, the company's partnership with Matchable can find the right one for them.
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Law

Rix and Kay Solicitors LLP

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With the introduction of "easy coffees", managing partner briefings and monthly "lunch and chats", there has been increased and improved communication between senior management and staff, who are continually encouraged to discuss concerns and suggest improvements. Quarterly check-ins with line managers and staff allow for less formal communication.
The firm supports individuals to develop their skills and experience through a variety of activities, including professional qualification sponsorships, technical-skills training and leadership development. An apprenticeship scheme is sponsoring three staff.
Rix & Kay is supporting Conservation Without Borders' next climate change expedition, Flight of the Osprey. It aims to address the effects of climate change by following the migration route of osprey from Scotland to West Africa. This year the firm won the LawNet sustainability excellence award for its commitment to sustainability.
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Food & Drink

RH Amar

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This year, £5,600 was donated to the Chilterns MS Centre, which supports those living with multiple sclerosis or who care for someone who is. National Account Manager, Andy Rudol, chose the charity after spending a company volunteering day there helping to run the oxygen therapy tanks.
Management development is supported by an external consultant, The Management Academy, which trains in essential management skills. Development areas are identified during RH Amar's appraisal process and managed at one-to-one meetings using a development plan that is reviewed regularly.
The company's management team leads by example. RH Amar's values of integrity, passion, accountability, creativity and teamwork are referred to regularly at meetings, and staff who demonstrate that they are living them are recognised. The values are discussed in performance reviews and objectives linked to them are set.
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Automotive

Porsche Retail Group

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An external 'health concierge' – a qualified PT and physiotherapist – regularly visits centres for one-to-one sessions with staff to discuss their wellness goals and how to achieve them. He also runs video Q&As for anyone who would prefer to speak to him anonymously. In addition, the company runs mental health and wellbeing awareness courses.
Employees and their families get engrossed in The Porsche Retail Group Annual Review. The glossy 108-page book with a gold leaf Porsche Logo on the cover is now onto its third edition. It contains a month-by-month review of the year, news highlights from the UK and beyond and Group and individual achievements.
Camaraderie and competition are in full force during 'Fit Feb'. It starts with every employee getting a goody bag of healthy snacks and warm headwear before several charity events get people out and about. It culminates in a charity week with the company donating £1 for every mile walked, cycled, run or swam.
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Recruitment

Oscar

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Quarterly socials, team lunches and company-wide holidays are all ways of bringing colleagues closer together and building meaningful working relationships, along with digital communications software such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom. The firm also holds a 'Global Vision Conference' where employees are given updates on business performance and a 12-month outlook.
A Learning and Development Manager that's risen through the ranks within the organisation is responsible for the training of individuals within the company, adding an experienced and personal touch to their learning pathways. For managers, there's a number of internal development models designed to help them get the best out of themselves and their team.
Supporting the local community is at the core of Oscar, with monthly donations from employees' pay packets given to the organisation's chosen charity partner, Forever Manchester. Staff also take part in challenges and fundraising activities including charity football matches, comedy nights and auctions to raise money for the cause.
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Marketing & Media Agencies

Organic

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Organic believes that individuals should not be limited to their roles and are encouraged and supported to explore other areas of the business. Each employee is given the opportunity to work with their manager to create a unique and tailored career plan, including professional training funded by the business in excess of £1,000 per person.
This year the organisation partnered with Cybersmile – a digital charity protecting vulnerable people online – to build and maintain its website on a pro bono basis, worth over £750,000. A proportion of working hours is devoted to the project every month and some staff give more of their own time.
The Organic Agency's ethos – Digital for Good – guides its operations and the company is proud to have signed up to B Corps, joining a growing global network pledging to build a more sustainable and inclusive economy, and making the world a better place with a healthier environment and stronger communities.
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Financial Services

Nedbank Private Wealth

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Diamond Awards reward staff for their admirable personal qualities, rather than their work successes. They are nominated by their peers for a variety of categories, including 'Advocate for Change' and 'People Champion'. The awards ceremony, which has taken place for the past five years, is popular with staff and wraps up the year.
A new learning management system has been implemented to give access to a wide variety of courses, encouraging staff to explore the learning options open to them. The company also uses cross-training to build confidence among employees about how their role fits into the business and expose them to other departments.
Cake sales are always popular events, but most of the company's fund-raising efforts involve physical activities, including a 24-hour cycle, sponsored walks and active travel weeks. Staff also take part in beach cleans and projects to improve nature reserves. The company is an active corporate member of the Manx Wildlife Trust.
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Law

Morton Fraser LLP

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Learning Lounge, the firm's e-learning platform, is available to staff. It also runs an extensive programme of in-person training, covering topics such as business development, intergenerational working, time management and personal effectiveness, client services and presentation skills. Staff are also encouraged to undertake secondments to broaden their outlook.
Action for Children is this year's chosen charity and staff raised more than £2,000 by taking part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk, just one of the charity events planned during the year. The firm also runs volunteering days, which include gardening and beach cleans. Some staff volunteer with MCR Pathways, mentoring young people.
The firm has conducted several listening exercises over the past 18 months. In response to feedback it has reviewed its pay structure and benefits package. It increased its investment in salaries, improved maternity pay and introduced paid paternity leave and private medical cover for the whole workforce. It also raised pension contributions.
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Recruitment

MCG Group

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The MCG Group introduced 2 new monthly newsletters. The first from the CEO "A note from Colm", sharing people highlights, updates and sector performance plus initiatives it is driving that link to its overall vision, purpose, mission and strategy. The second from the COO Grant named "The Central Scoop", updating employees on core Central Services.
All team members have been given reusable face coverings made from upcycled marine litter, as part of the MCG Group's commitment to National Geographic's Planet or Plastic pledge to prevent a billion plastic items from reaching the ocean. Even the logos on the masks use ink from recycled cartridges.
Every employee receives an annual appraisal during which they are asked to give feedback on their manager’s performance. In addition, sales staff have quarterly review meetings focused on financials which feed into a defined reporting process which flows directly into sector review meetings and subsequently group board meetings.
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Health & Social Care

Look Ahead Care, Support & Housing

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The charity offers 24-hour counselling support via the employee assistance programme and trauma counselling for staff impacted by incidents at work. Mental health first aid training is supplied. Staff have one-to-one sessions or supervision and the organisation is looking to make working practices even more flexible.
Look Ahead offers Rising Star and Women in Leadership awards each year to anyone who demonstrates passion, commitment and ambition, and wants to study for a development qualification not covered by its training programme. The winner is awarded per award up to £5,000 towards the qualification.
In January, Look Ahead started a Serenity Cafe in Kent to support women and children fleeing domestic abuse. The cafe is open to all community members and offers healthy-living workshops, alongside advice on financial wellbeing. In May, it started dance and movement sessions for customers with learning-disabilities in east London.
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