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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.
They have recently implemented various practices to improve the wellbeing of their staff. They hosted a 'Dogs at Work' day, which resulted in employees being in a happier and more relaxed while at work. It created a fun, but calming atmosphere which resulted in very positive feedback from their employees.
All new starters at the company go through a four week induction process called ‘Boot Camp'. This has been developed over time to include the most relevant and critical information in order to get new staff members to a level where they can join their team with enough knowledge to get started.
They have recently implemented various practices to improve the wellbeing of their staff. They hosted a 'Dogs at Work' day, which resulted in employees being in a happier and more relaxed while at work. It created a fun, but calming atmosphere which resulted in very positive feedback from their employees.
They held their annual Summer event for all of their staff at Stubbers, which 110 members of their team attended. Stubbers is an adventure facility which provides individuals with the opportunity to have fun and interact with others. Throughout the day, everyone participated in group activities, which gave their staff the chance to build relationships with each other outside of the office.
They held their annual Summer event for all of their staff at Stubbers, which 110 members of their team attended. Stubbers is an adventure facility which provides individuals with the opportunity to have fun and interact with others. Throughout the day, everyone participated in group activities, which gave their staff the chance to build relationships with each other outside of the office.
They are committed to further developing their people and it is a requirement for all their property management team to complete IOSH Managing Safely. They have also introduced the ‘Leading with Safety' update, a weekly circular aimed at educating their team about important health and safety updates and the Safety Management System.
Every year, the business allocates 9% of its profits to share between all employees and is in recognition of the collective success and performance of the business. This profit share payment, which is awarded each year to every employee, was put in place by the Warburton family many years ago.
Their Community Investment programme 'Families Matter' focuses on supporting disadvantaged families. In 2018/19, they worked with over 2,900 organisations and supported over 600,000 beneficiaries.
Their Community Investment programme 'Families Matter' focuses on supporting disadvantaged families. In 2018/19, they worked with over 2,900 organisations and supported over 600,000 beneficiaries.
Walnut invest in training in several ways, including MRS (Market Research Society) paid courses, external training courses (Discovery Insights, Line Management, Presentation Skills, Mental Health First aiders, Wellbeing at Work etc), coaching, conferences and webinars amongst other things.
In the months leading up to the value awards, team members are encouraged to nominate their peers and provide reasons as to why they think these people qualify for the award. Their 'Values committee', a team within the business charged with ensuring values are upheld and accurately reflect the needs of the business, culture that they strive to create, review the submissions and narrow down contenders.
In the months leading up to the value awards, team members are encouraged to nominate their peers and provide reasons as to why they think these people qualify for the award. Their 'Values committee', a team within the business charged with ensuring values are upheld and accurately reflect the needs of the business, culture that they strive to create, review the submissions and narrow down contenders.
The Managing Partner presents to all employees on the Firm's mission and core values. They run a series of presentations so that all members of the team can attend.
Career Conversations are lead by the Learning and Development Manager with all Solicitors to ensure continuous growth.
Career Conversations are lead by the Learning and Development Manager with all Solicitors to ensure continuous growth.
Virtual1 have introduced a performance management application with the aim to encourage employees and managers to have ongoing discussions around performance and development rather than waiting for appraisals to have these important conversations.
Virtual1 made a conscious decision in the past year to cut down on the amount of paper they use in the office. They transitioned to using Docusign for electronic signatures for the contracts and invoices that they send out.
Virtual1 have introduced a performance management application with the aim to encourage employees and managers to have ongoing discussions around performance and development rather than waiting for appraisals to have these important conversations.
To further motivate teams, Utility Point Limited offer employees with performance related pay, profit related pay, a share option scheme and more.
Leaders walk regularly around the office and chat with existing staff and introduce themselves to new starters and welcome them.
To further motivate teams, Utility Point Limited offer employees with performance related pay, profit related pay, a share option scheme and more.
Utility Alliance are in the process of setting up sports teams in order to help staff get active and also promote team bonding. There will be various teams employees can get involved in.
Any managers who are seen to be under-performing are given help and support from within the business to help them hit target. This works throughout the business, with the ethos setting individuals targets in order to help the company deliver.
Any managers who are seen to be under-performing are given help and support from within the business to help them hit target. This works throughout the business, with the ethos setting individuals targets in order to help the company deliver.
Apprenticeships in the past have been viewed as for school leavers but with changes in eligibility, more staff are taking up the opportunity in accessing schemes.
Apprenticeships in the past have been viewed as for school leavers but with changes in eligibility, more staff are taking up the opportunity in accessing schemes.
The Union continue to hold staff briefing/bitesize training sessions and are about to run an escape room activity to get people working together in groups on a tight timeline. They hope this will be particularly good to help new members of staff interact with existing staff
Through their exclusive induction academy, all new colleagues start their time at TrustFord with a residential stay at a hotel in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside, where they learn all about the business and their purpose, principles and ambition.
Through their exclusive induction academy, all new colleagues start their time at TrustFord with a residential stay at a hotel in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside, where they learn all about the business and their purpose, principles and ambition.
Through their exclusive induction academy, all new colleagues start their time at TrustFord with a residential stay at a hotel in the heart of the Northamptonshire countryside, where they learn all about the business and their purpose, principles and ambition.
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