Giving Something Back

Marketing & Media Agencies

ROAST

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TIPi Group's TIPi Academy is a testament to their commitment to personal growth, offering training to individuals keen on entering the digital marketing industry. Employees also benefit from external mentoring opportunities and management coaching.

TIPi Group's fair treatment of employees is evident in the monthly MVP recognitions and anniversary bonuses regardless of length of service or position. These rewards are announced in monthly company meetings, adding to the sense of fair treatment.

TIPi Group's CSR Committee ensures the organisation gives back to society. Through initiatives like volunteering at a soup kitchen and encouraging individual fundraising, the company shows its commitment to societal contribution.

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Recruitment

La Fosse

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La Fosse rewards employees’ achievements in meaningful ways beyond traditional rewards. The organisation’s annual heavily subsidised Ski Trip and quarterly incentive trips offer unique experiences that reward hard work and dedication.

At La Fosse, leadership is about transparency and alignment. Its leaders ensure everyone is informed and aligned with the company’s purpose through monthly Company Meetings and regular "Ask Me Anything" sessions.

La Fosse has a commitment to social impact, demonstrated by the establishment of its Charity Board and its commitment to donate 1% of its annual profits to selected charity partners. In addition, the organisation encourages employees to participate in volunteering activities, fostering a culture of giving back to society.

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Marketing & Media Agencies

Journey Further

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Journey Further has an extensive wellbeing strategy, including a network of mental health first aiders, professional counselling services, and regular physical activities. The agency also supports employees in improving their homeworking setups, demonstrating a commitment to its overall health and performance.

Journey Further's leadership promotes transparency and values alignment. The annual Clarity at Speed Day and regular company-wide meetings allow employees to engage with senior management and voice any concerns or questions.

The agency demonstrates its commitment to giving back through initiatives like the International Women’s Day event, which raised funds for various charities. It also supports employees' fundraising efforts and works with local social enterprise Nourishing People for regular office snacks.

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Charity's

Inspire North

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The organisation offers a structured and inclusive development framework, including two Future Leaders programmes and access to accredited apprenticeships like Art Therapy and Leadership. This focus on personalised development, supported by mentors, coaches, and the Leadership Competency Framework, accelerates growth and builds capability, driving internal mobility and retention.

Employees can access the Recovery College to enable trauma-informed support for mental health and resilience, alongside an online GP online service for easier appointment access. As a Disability Confident Leader, the organisation offers manager training on disability, and the Accessibility Network offers peer support and contributes to an inclusive environment.

Employees can volunteer in their local communities or as Trustees, enabling shared expertise. The organisation also engages volunteers who develop vital skills, with some moving into paid roles. Fundraising events like coffee mornings for Macmillan Cancer Support and the 3 Peaks challenge demonstrate a commitment to wider community support.

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Law

Harrison Drury & Co

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Employee development is a cornerstone at Harrison Drury & Co. From personal development plans to access to a vast knowledge bank of seminars and webinars, the firm ensures opportunities for growth and challenge. Their commitment to legal apprenticeships also provides an alternative career path into law.

Harrison Drury & Co prioritises employee wellbeing, offering onsite health assessments, mental health first aiders and a work-life balance self-assessment tool. They also organise wellbeing activities, such as physical health checks and menopause training workshops.

Harrison Drury & Co is actively involved in giving back to society, organising charity events like beach cleans and bake sales. They also support local education establishments and offer paid time off for employees to undertake personal development activities, reflecting their commitment to societal growth.

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Food & Drink

Fever-Tree

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Fever-Tree clearly plots personal growth plans and career direction, supported by bespoke training for those new to management and in new roles, a women's network, and formal qualifications such as MBAs. The company amplifies success by having course participants become future programme sponsors, promoting peer-to-peer development.

Managers utilise the Bamboo HRIS system for a quarterly check-up programme, articulating where bespoke training or help is needed to succeed in objectives. They lay out clear objectives detailing what is required and what 'good looks like', ensuring employees know their individual, department, and business goals.

Fever-Tree supports charitable and community initiatives globally, nationally, and locally. They actively mentor students with Future Frontiers, support food banks like Fareshare, and donate to Malaria no More. They give each member of staff a volunteer day to provide time towards these efforts.

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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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Law

CFG

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Managers at CFG Law are supportive, trustworthy and caring. They deliver induction training sessions, explaining the company’s history and key priorities to all new joiners and have clear discussions around core values. They also conduct regular one-to-one meetings to discuss performance and personal training needs.

CFG Law promotes a team-focused culture. It organises regular team building events like charity bike rides, sports days, golf tournaments and painting classes. These activities foster team spirit, fun and a sense of belonging amongst colleagues.

CFG Law believes in giving back to society. It organises numerous fundraising and awareness events such as the annual bring your dog to work day, charity bike rides and sports days. The organisation also supports local charities like the Spinal Injuries Association and Roadpeace West Midlands group.

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Retail

Beaverbrooks

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The 'Be Social' team organises events to foster team spirit and fun, from fitness classes to theatre nights. This, along with regular Office Get Togethers, promotes a sense of belonging and camaraderie.

Beaverbrooks prioritises employee wellbeing, with activities such as running clubs, yoga classes and a monthly 5k walk organised by the 'Be Social' team. Managers are trained to support colleagues with mental health concerns, demonstrating the company's commitment to wellbeing.

Beaverbrooks' Charitable Trust as donated over £23.5 million since 2000. Employees are encouraged to volunteer, with two paid days available to everyone, reinforcing the company's commitment to enriching lives and giving back to society.

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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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Purpose Boosts Engagement

ROAST

La Fosse

Journey Further

Inspire North

Harrison Drury & Co

Fever-Tree

Eficode UK

CFG

Beaverbrooks

BM

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