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

Intermarketing run a TAP academy, which was designed to upskill employees who have worked in the agency sector for less than five years to develop their careers for the future by broadening their exposure to all aspects of agency life.

As well as a strategic business plan, the organisation produces and publishes an agency plan of attack, which is a commitment to making them the best in the world and the best place to work. Progress updates are provided twice each year at company updates.

Inspired Outsourcing have raised more than £35,000 for various charity partners through a number of self-organised events and initiatives including collecting money at local shopping centres, sponsored walks, zip wire challenges and baking competitions.

Inspired Outsourcing regularly introduce incentives that encourage good performance, attendance and dedication. The organisation recently launched the Inspired Awards to reward outstanding work and demonstrate the brand's commitment to staff.

They sponsor employees to undertake formal qualifications each year that will develop them in their roles. They also provide qualification loans for those who wish to study qualifications outside of their work remit. In-house training such as safeguarding sessions are also available.

They host an annual community fun day where they open their facilities and resources to provide a free fun day out for the community, local groups and charities. They also host school trips to pantomimes among many other voluntary activities with local schools.

As part of the transformation agenda, spending on learning and development is at least 1% of turnover. There's a robust Leadership Development Programme and a Customers First programme designed to help staff understand the customer perspective and their responses.

After a review in 2016, Homes in Sedgemoor divided the area into a series of neighbourhoods and set up mini teams for each. They now support activities there, such as resident-engagement events, partnership working and neighbourhood walks.

They have held two main events over the last 12 months, one being Race the Plane and the other being Heathrow's midnight marathon. Their efforts helped to raise more than £100,000 for charitable causes and included participants from all departments across the airport.

They have held two main events over the last 12 months, one being Race the Plane and the other being Heathrow's midnight marathon. Their efforts helped to raise more than £100,000 for charitable causes and included participants from all departments across the airport.

Each manager nominates employees from their department for a merit award each year. These are people who've gone the extra mile, for example staff who took on additional responsibilities or whose roles were extended. In 2018, this equated to a 7.5% salary increase.

Success at the organisation means building good relationships and cultivating shared values. An annual Health Shield Day offers fun challenges, such as a Formula 1 challenge, trips to Alton Towers and the Crystal Maze. Social events include bake-offs, pub quizzes and fancy dress.

As part of their efforts to improve the business's carbon footprint, Haslers created an in-house Green Team, who come up with and action initiatives across the company. These have included a car sharing scheme, paperless systems and electric car charging points.

Haslers' firm-wide training programme gives staff the chance to develop their skills and experiences. Employees are also given a paid volunteering day to take part in charity work in order to enhance their skills and experience.

Their management development programme caters for new managers and seasoned leaders alike, and includes a variety of programmes that provide managers with everything they need to succeed in their role.

The company has invested in building a learning and development team that offers cutting-edge training for employees at all stages of their career with Harnham. This includes gamified and action-based learning, alongside regular performance reviews.

They pride themselves on being 'lawyers you'll enjoy working with', which sets the tone for the firm's approach to workplace stress, as great client service can't be delivered when stressed. Regular meetings help to identify potentially stressful situations linked to workload.

The firm feels strongly that all employees contribute to the organisation's overall success; therefore, their benefits package recognises the contributions of everyone and provides rewards accordingly. All salaries are benchmarked to ensure that they are fair and competitive.

In May 2018, their meeting centre was awarded the Green Tourism Bronze accreditation. To achieve this they use Fairtrade beverage products as well as Rainforest Alliance certified coffee. They also supply their visitors with 100% wooden biodegradable cutlery and cups.

In May 2018, their meeting centre was awarded the Green Tourism Bronze accreditation. To achieve this they use Fairtrade beverage products as well as Rainforest Alliance certified coffee. They also supply their visitors with 100% wooden biodegradable cutlery and cups.