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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.
New staff get a Microsoft curriculum. The company monitors this Dynamics Training Path, which forms part of the employee's KPIs during probation. Many work from home or from partner sites, so e-learning is popular.
People sit with teams but also move around, as changing locations can spark new ideas. They instil trust in people by using technology that allows remote workers to connect and get on with their tasks at home.
The company aims to create connected companies, make business simpler, inspire innovation and reward results. The overall aim is to be the largest, best-regarded Microsoft business applications partner in the UK.
The company strive for sustainability in everything they do, from the way employees act to the way they work. Their core values are a promise of how they treat the earth, nature and other people.
Each year team members from across the organisation take on the Dragon's Glen, an entrepreneurial challenge designed to help raise funds for children's charity Children 1st. The team wrote a cookbook that featured recipes from different team members, raising £11,500.
People's Postcode Lottery offer employees access to private healthcare, which provides support with physical and mental health, including access to counselling and CBT. They also offer a free employee assistance programme that includes telephone and face-to-face counselling.
Every Friday, Oktra hosts social gatherings in the office, with food and drink provided in the breakout area. An annual Christmas trip is also held to reward employees for all their hard work; last year, the venue was Osea Island, and this year Porto has been selected.
Oktra's managers cultivate a strong culture of communication and collaborative relationships, helping all employees stay updated and feel included. Each quarter, one person is awarded the ‘Team Member of the Quarter' prize of £200 to show recognition and appreciation for their hard work.
Oktra's managers cultivate a strong culture of communication and collaborative relationships, helping all employees stay updated and feel included. Each quarter, one person is awarded the ‘Team Member of the Quarter' prize of £200 to show recognition and appreciation for their hard work.
OEE Consulting offer monthly sales awards voted for by the whole company, as well as an annual top three ranking of memorable and unique staff contributions moments that are showcased at the Christmas party. Winners receive prizes to show the company's recognition of their efforts.
OEE Consulting offer monthly sales awards voted for by the whole company, as well as an annual top three ranking of memorable and unique staff contributions moments that are showcased at the Christmas party. Winners receive prizes to show the company's recognition of their efforts.
OEE Consulting offer monthly sales awards voted for by the whole company, as well as an annual top three ranking of memorable and unique staff contributions moments that are showcased at the Christmas party. Winners receive prizes to show the company's recognition of their efforts.
ODEON employees are provided with free fruit, breakout areas and counselling support where necessary, and are also encouraged to undertake charity work and take part in fundraising events. Film screenings are also held before and after work to help the team relax and socialise.
The senior management team leads all business updates and company conferences and hold ‘town hall' sessions to address questions, concerns or suggestions colleagues may have. They also regularly fundraise for charity and make themselves available to the rest of the team wherever possible.
ODEON employees are provided with free fruit, breakout areas and counselling support where necessary, and are also encouraged to undertake charity work and take part in fundraising events. Film screenings are also held before and after work to help the team relax and socialise.
Senior leaders demonstrate the organisation's core values, are visible and take interest in the day-to-day operational model. Chief Executive Will is accessible to all staff and operates an open-door policy. He knows everyone's first names and leads the delivery of Long Service Awards events.
A coaching culture helps staff reach their full potential. HR offer either ad-hoc coaching or coaching on an ongoing basis for colleagues who need the support. They also help those in difficulties or those who have gaps in their skills and knowledge.
Senior leaders demonstrate the organisation's core values, are visible and take interest in the day-to-day operational model. Chief Executive Will is accessible to all staff and operates an open-door policy. He knows everyone's first names and leads the delivery of Long Service Awards events.
Northumbrian Water Group run a series of schemes aimed at giving back to the community, including a volunteering scheme, as well as sponsorship opportunities for staff who wish to take part in fundraising activity. They are also passionate about environmental issues.
In 2018, they launched the ‘Everyone Home Safe Every Day' safety programme. Although focusing primarily on safety, this has been expanded to cover wellbeing issues too. All meetings now start with a ‘safety share' so staff can share learnings on health, safety and wellbeing.
In 2018, they launched the ‘Everyone Home Safe Every Day' safety programme. Although focusing primarily on safety, this has been expanded to cover wellbeing issues too. All meetings now start with a ‘safety share' so staff can share learnings on health, safety and wellbeing.
Northcote believe all of their achievements, such as Hotel of the Year, Mr B winning Hotelier of the Year and retaining their Michelin Star for 23 years are all down to the team and the people making the difference every day.
Last year, Northcote Group raised over £50,000 for Hospitality Action, which offers vital assistance for people who work, or have worked in the hospitality industry and who find themselves in crisis. One way of raising money for the charity included their ‘Obsession' food festival.
Within their Kitchen Brigade of 30 chefs, they strive to promote from within and their apprenticeship programme has recruited one third of their workforce. Danny Young, who last year won National Young Chef of the year, he is currently sous chef at the age of 24.
Employees are offered the opportunity to meet business mentor Mike Pegg who has spent the past 45 years focusing on the art of encouragement. He guides and supports their employees with challenges and stress they may be dealing with at work or in their personal lives.
Employees are offered the opportunity to meet business mentor Mike Pegg who has spent the past 45 years focusing on the art of encouragement. He guides and supports their employees with challenges and stress they may be dealing with at work or in their personal lives.
Once every three months, every team in the business is treated to an all-expenses-paid night out, in which they choose where they would like to go and how they would like to spend the time together socially. A recent event involved members of the tech and finance teams going axe throwing together.
Vector 360 feedback sessions allow managers to review their performance from all angles and focus on areas that need improvement. A Gender Pay Gap report introduced the Aspire Programme, which is aimed at helping women achieve their career goals.
Managers can nominate staff for a Merit Award for outstanding work, taking the form of a cash award paid to a member of staff as recognition of the work completed.
Their core values are Hungry (ambitious to succeed), Accountable (take ownership and responsibility), Respectful (treat everyone with respect and understanding),and Together (proud to be one team). Ace Sessions are organised to help staff understand how they can contribute to achieving the organisation's strategic objectives.
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