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

Talon Outdoor takes a proactive approach to being environmentally friendly, with a flexible working culture helping to reduce travel times, and firm policies in place for recycling, waste management and energy saving. They also give generously to a number of charity partners, including Family Activity Breaks, Little Havens and Naomi House.

Talon Outdoor's team meet regularly to discuss their work and highlight their progress towards key objectives. A real-time feedback and engagement tool called Motivii is used to capture employee satisfaction, while socialisation is encouraged through regular group outings, away days and extravagant parties to mark special occasions.

They hosted a month-long wellbeing initiative in October to coincide with National Work-Life Week, Back Care Awareness Week and Bone and Joint Action Week. The following sessions for employees; Desk Snack Hacks, Meal Prepping 101, Ergonomics, Alexander Technique, Chair Massage and Osteopathic.

STR has formed a ‘Celebrations Committee' consisting of 11 employees from various departments. The main purpose of the committee is to promote and organise various events throughout the year for all employees to celebrate their work and each other.

STEM Healthcare offer an open environment - both in the physical sense of open-plan offices as well as in their communication and culture. To that end they offer the use of pool table, games console, books to read, board games, yoga and mindfulness sessions.

STEM Healthcare offer an open environment - both in the physical sense of open-plan offices as well as in their communication and culture. To that end they offer the use of pool table, games console, books to read, board games, yoga and mindfulness sessions.

All of the company's offices encourage recycling and uses motion-sensing lights to help minimise energy usage. They also strive to partner with suppliers who can demonstrate strong green credentials, and hold regular fundraising activities in each office to support charitable organisations.

Stackhouse Poland are management-owned, meaning the leadership team are very personally invested in the team's success. Managers make themselves highly accessible, operating an open-door policy and using a variety of communication methods to keep employees informed of everything they need to know.

The company promotes a Cycle to Work scheme and encourages employees to recycle, helping to reduce their carbon footprint. They also support the charity group WE with various initiatives, including a ‘Walk for Water' scheme to benefit children in deprived areas.

Sigma Systems train all new starters in their company culture and values within their first two weeks of employment. A recognition programme built around the company values celebrates outstanding employees by highlighting their work throughout the global organisation.

As an Investors in People Platinum company, Search offers a broad range of training and coaching schemes to help staff grow their skills and confidence. The company also runs a volunteering scheme called One Day to allow workers to broaden their horizons and give back to the community.

Search are led by a team of highly driven individuals, all of whom are specialists in their own vertical markets. They maintain a company culture that values honesty, transparency, supportiveness and respect, all of which are vital in helping Search deliver innovative marketing solutions and strategies.

SACO's management development programme Eat, Sleep, Lead, Repeat gives managers an opportunity to build bespoke training plans and take part in workshops to learn more about people management and leadership. The firm also has a team leader apprentice programme, which gives apprentices an opportunity to learn about management.

The company offers staff the chance to get involved in varied projects, with a Grow at SACO document summarising the career paths available to colleagues with tips for success. They have also introduced Training Champions across the teams, who input on how the training is provided and offer hands-on support to their co-workers.

All Sackers employees are eligible for an annual profit-share bonus scheme that rewards staff for the firm's success, without any qualifying criteria. An Instant Award programme is also in place, offering gift vouchers to employees who go above and beyond what is expected of them.

All Sackers employees are eligible for an annual profit-share bonus scheme that rewards staff for the firm's success, without any qualifying criteria. An Instant Award programme is also in place, offering gift vouchers to employees who go above and beyond what is expected of them.

Numerous clubs and activities are organised by staff and funded by the firm, including a book club and film club, as well as various sports groups. The firm also recently installed a small gymnasium that is free for staff to use, and provides guidance and support for people with physical and mental health needs.

The firm encourages staff to pursue business development opportunities in areas of personal interest to them, with one senior associate who is experienced in dealing with children with special educational needs receiving assistance in developing a new practice area in education law.