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For all company meetings, Chugai encourage employees to travel by public transport, where car travel is necessary they encourage car sharing, and for office staff they arrange a mini bus to limit the amount of people driving individually.
Each employee has a Personal Development Plan, which is supported by their manager and Learning & Development Manager. This is reviewed by the manager at various touch points through out the year and more formal during the year-end and mid-year appraisals.
Chugai values are consistently communicated in all meetings and most communications within the company. One example of how they keep the values alive is in their yearly values award, which is voted for by employees in Chugai. The Managing Director invites everyone in the company to vote for the individual that they think should be recognised for outstanding values, individuals provide a short paragraph explaining why they have selected that person with evidence/examples. The individual who receives the most amount of votes is recognised at a corporate meeting and a monetary reward is given.

Childrensalon have many initiatives to protect the environment, and they are proud that their head office is carbon neutral and runs completely on solar powered energy. They are passionate about recycling and have no desk bins - they only use group recycling bins across the company for paper, plastic and they compost food waste.
Childrensalon have many initiatives to protect the environment, and they are proud that their head office is carbon neutral and runs completely on solar powered energy. They are passionate about recycling and have no desk bins - they only use group recycling bins across the company for paper, plastic and they compost food waste.
Childrensalon have many initiatives to protect the environment, and they are proud that their head office is carbon neutral and runs completely on solar powered energy. They are passionate about recycling and have no desk bins - they only use group recycling bins across the company for paper, plastic and they compost food waste.


Senior Managers mirror the organisations values as leaders. They ensure that these values and expected behaviours are ingrained throughout the organisation, with a section dedicated to this in everyone's Performance Development Review.
Chester Zoo provides a sealed box for anonymous questions. The questions are collated and answers are then provided to all staff via the weekly comms email bulletin, and posted on SharePoint.
Chester Zoo provides a sealed box for anonymous questions. The questions are collated and answers are then provided to all staff via the weekly comms email bulletin, and posted on SharePoint.


Catalyst offer a number of formal and informal opportunities for learning, including eLearning and face to face training. They have embarked on a series of innovation workshops to support creativity in the workplace in support of their desire to be more innovative, including a recent placement with the National Housing Federation's Greenhouse programme which focused on building innovative solutions to existing housing problems.
Catalyst offer a number of formal and informal opportunities for learning, including eLearning and face to face training. They have embarked on a series of innovation workshops to support creativity in the workplace in support of their desire to be more innovative, including a recent placement with the National Housing Federation's Greenhouse programme which focused on building innovative solutions to existing housing problems.
Catalyst offer a number of formal and informal opportunities for learning, including eLearning and face to face training. They have embarked on a series of innovation workshops to support creativity in the workplace in support of their desire to be more innovative, including a recent placement with the National Housing Federation's Greenhouse programme which focused on building innovative solutions to existing housing problems.


Cartrefi Conwy's subsidiary company, Creating Enterprise, has recently opened a Passive House factory which enables them to build their own Passive House standard homes. These homes are 90% cheaper to heat than a standard 'bricks and mortar' home. Their first Passive standard build has commenced in Anglesey, and they aim to use this technology in all new builds going forward. Employees have been trained in these new build techniques and are now licensed to build these homes from start to finish.
All employees are offered annual personal development grants. Employees can apply for a grant for personal development activities that are outside of the normal scope of their day to day roles, but help develop valuable skills that can be transferred back to the workplace. They can make an individual application to apply for something they want to do on their own or they can make a mixed-group application if the activity involves several people.
All employees are offered annual personal development grants. Employees can apply for a grant for personal development activities that are outside of the normal scope of their day to day roles, but help develop valuable skills that can be transferred back to the workplace. They can make an individual application to apply for something they want to do on their own or they can make a mixed-group application if the activity involves several people.


All employees are entitled to a free pass to use the Clubs site network to stay in their Caravan or Motorhome at any of their sites across the UK. This pass is available during their employment and also for a period of time after their employment that reflects the number of years they worked for the Club. There are also a number of Caravans and Motorhomes available for employees to use if they do not own one themselves. Big discounts are also available on the Clubs glamping products and range of cottages across the UK.
All employees are entitled to a free pass to use the Clubs site network to stay in their Caravan or Motorhome at any of their sites across the UK. This pass is available during their employment and also for a period of time after their employment that reflects the number of years they worked for the Club. There are also a number of Caravans and Motorhomes available for employees to use if they do not own one themselves. Big discounts are also available on the Clubs glamping products and range of cottages across the UK.
All employees are entitled to a free pass to use the Clubs site network to stay in their Caravan or Motorhome at any of their sites across the UK. This pass is available during their employment and also for a period of time after their employment that reflects the number of years they worked for the Club. There are also a number of Caravans and Motorhomes available for employees to use if they do not own one themselves. Big discounts are also available on the Clubs glamping products and range of cottages across the UK.

The annual performance appraisal process identifies staff's training and development needs. Trainers from corporate partners of the Centre deliver intensive management and generic skill set training to Programme and Project Managers. The Centre introduced a 'One to Watch' award for emerging and upcoming Project Leaders. The winners of this award undertake comprehensive and structured management training, focusing on all Project Management elements.
The Centre have strategic forum meetings held every 3 months where all the project managers and the senior management meet to discuss and come with new ideas and develop the overall strategy and objectives. Workshops from external trainers on areas focusing organisational change and wellbeing were also introduced.
The annual performance appraisal process identifies staff's training and development needs. Trainers from corporate partners of the Centre deliver intensive management and generic skill set training to Programme and Project Managers. The Centre introduced a 'One to Watch' award for emerging and upcoming Project Leaders. The winners of this award undertake comprehensive and structured management training, focusing on all Project Management elements.


This year, they made a conscious effort to reduce the amount of plastic waste they create. They bought every employee a branded water bottle, and have glasses readily available for visitors (instead of plastic cups). They also have changed their hot drinks machines so that a mug has to be used rather than a paper/plastic cup. They no longer purchase plastic cups at all within the business.100% of their waste is recycled. This means that nothing they produce goes to landfill. They have replaced their air conditioning as well to save energy and maintain a comfortable temperature for everyone who works in the office.... creating a better working environment and running a more efficient air con system which will save costs. They are an accredited member of the carbon trust - with the aim to reduce CO2 emissions year on year.
Before the leadership development programme starts, each manager receives coaching from someone else who has been through the programme. They also choose action learning groups as part of the programme - this is a group of peers getting together regularly to discuss issues/concerns and learn from each other. Their Leader Essentials programme focuses less on leadership behaviour and more on the basics of being a great people manager, such as policies and processes, case studies on how to deal with certain situations etc. This not only ensures everyone is on the same page, but also builds internal relationships so each of their managers have someone else they can go to for advice.The HR team also support, having regular 121's with all managers to coach and mentor them where appropriate, and attending team meetings.
Wellbeing is covered at Bristan Group's quarterly employee forum, allowing employees to raise wellbeing issues at a group level. On top of this, they encourage their managers to hold regular 121s, allowing employees to be open and honest with how they are feeling. Their managers are equipped with the tools they need to do this, which includes a free 24/7 confidential employee assistance helpline.


Brainlabs believe that one of the biggest steps for addressing the issue of workplace stress involves tackling the stigma surrounding the effects of stress. They have worked very hard to create an open culture and have had members of the senior team host company-wide talks on how stress has affected their mental health. They have a policy, "Brain Days", whereby employees can take a sick day off work when they feel they're being affected by stress without having to give any more explanation other than telling their manager they need a brain day.
Brainlabs believe that one of the biggest steps for addressing the issue of workplace stress involves tackling the stigma surrounding the effects of stress. They have worked very hard to create an open culture and have had members of the senior team host company-wide talks on how stress has affected their mental health. They have a policy, "Brain Days", whereby employees can take a sick day off work when they feel they're being affected by stress without having to give any more explanation other than telling their manager they need a brain day.
Brainlabs believe that one of the biggest steps for addressing the issue of workplace stress involves tackling the stigma surrounding the effects of stress. They have worked very hard to create an open culture and have had members of the senior team host company-wide talks on how stress has affected their mental health. They have a policy, "Brain Days", whereby employees can take a sick day off work when they feel they're being affected by stress without having to give any more explanation other than telling their manager they need a brain day.


Within the business they offer an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), supported by their Occupational Health provider, this has been a key tool to provide support for their team and also their team leaders. The EAP provides free 24/7 confidential advice to their teams delivered by trained therapists and advisors. They have also launched their new app ‘Health e-hub', provided by their EAP provider which their teams can access for advice on a wide ranges of issues including financial, legal and medical information, relationship advice, housing concerns, alcohol or drug issues, childcare support, stress and anxiety, gambling, bereavement etc.
Within the business they offer an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), supported by their Occupational Health provider, this has been a key tool to provide support for their team and also their team leaders. The EAP provides free 24/7 confidential advice to their teams delivered by trained therapists and advisors. They have also launched their new app ‘Health e-hub', provided by their EAP provider which their teams can access for advice on a wide ranges of issues including financial, legal and medical information, relationship advice, housing concerns, alcohol or drug issues, childcare support, stress and anxiety, gambling, bereavement etc.
At Bourne they have a wide range of virtual learning solutions to help engage and blend their learning for all their team members. C-Live is a scenario based virtual classroom that connects the team from all over the country to enable peer to peer learning in a safe environment. Bespoke scenarios such as; performance reviews, challenging conversations and guest service help support the communication development of their future leaders. C-Live is a platform that sits on their Learning Management System which enables groups to ‘connect', share their progress and learning as well as providing the opportunity for the facilitator to moderate each group, sharing additional learning and resources to enhance the learning further. All of their brands offer the opportunity for team members to become brand ambassadors and then to progress to lead brand ambassadors. This provides them with exposure to additional development such as delivering training sessions, attending listening groups and conferences and passing on their passion for the brand to others.


BLH have a talent drop-in every week and an open door policy. They have feedback channels and open conversation is core to their culture. They also conduct employee surveys and schedule development meetings.
Along with each employee receiving a £1000 development budget, BLH praise employees for their own personal development achievements in the weekly Monday morning company meeting.
All senior managers are approachable, not in separate office space, and their two founders work on an open door policy. Their top company value is people first and using this they make sure that all voices are heard and all opinions, no matter what level, are welcomed.

Their senior management team (SLT) prides itself in rolling up their sleeves and getting stuff done, they aim to work in a servant leadership style consistently across the business, putting their teams first and themselves second. Their commitment to the values is clear across the employee experience, they are all involved in the interviewing process regardless of the level of hire, and all of their SLT meet with each new starter to explain their area of the business and how it works. This is also a great way of their new starters getting to know the senior team quickly and breaking down any perception of hierarchy in the organisation.
Their office is open plan and all senior management sit within their Team, this means they have a super transparent way of working and all of their Teams feel close to their member of the SLT. Each one takes responsibility of hosting the Monthly Meeting as they all agree on the importance of regularly communicating with the entire Team. The SLT make a point of being involved in everything they do and throw themselves fully into their team events and socials i.e. everyone in the business was in a Hackday Team (no exceptions) and their COO was working alongside their Customer Delight Associates, Marketing Execs. Often the SLT themselves will take the lead in organising team socials and other ways to care for the whole Team i.e. their Director of Marketing created and hosted the entire Crystal Maze evening.
Management Development programme rolled out to all people Managers in 2018, this is being followed up in 2019 with additional modules focusing on Performance Conversations, Coaching skills and giving feedback. They've placed a special emphasis on getting more comfortable with feedback in 2019, it's a topic that comes up in their SLT meetings as well as feedback from their reviews so they've been really keen to help everyone be more confident with feedback conversations. Managers have already completed one day training on Performance Conversations and will be following up with workshops covering Everyday Feedback and Coaching Skills.The People Team are already thinking about what the next phase of learning is for the Management Team in 2020, they want their Managers to be ready to grow into amazing Leaders.
Management Development programme rolled out to all people Managers in 2018, this is being followed up in 2019 with additional modules focusing on Performance Conversations, Coaching skills and giving feedback. They've placed a special emphasis on getting more comfortable with feedback in 2019, it's a topic that comes up in their SLT meetings as well as feedback from their reviews so they've been really keen to help everyone be more confident with feedback conversations. Managers have already completed one day training on Performance Conversations and will be following up with workshops covering Everyday Feedback and Coaching Skills.The People Team are already thinking about what the next phase of learning is for the Management Team in 2020, they want their Managers to be ready to grow into amazing Leaders.


Each year every employee has £120 to spend towards their development which they call the Personal Development Fund. This can be work related or non work related e.g. gym, driving lessons.
Birmingham Hippodrome is committed to forging relationships with schools and colleges in the West Midlands and surrounding areas and developing the next generation of artists and audiences. They bring creativity into the curriculum, connect learning outcomes to exciting opportunities at the Hippodrome, and provide young people with the chance to experience and connect with theatre. Their schools network – Hippodrome Education Network (HEN) – is designed to allow schools and colleges to have as much flexibility as possible and to find the model that works best for them.
Birmingham Hippodrome is committed to forging relationships with schools and colleges in the West Midlands and surrounding areas and developing the next generation of artists and audiences. They bring creativity into the curriculum, connect learning outcomes to exciting opportunities at the Hippodrome, and provide young people with the chance to experience and connect with theatre. Their schools network – Hippodrome Education Network (HEN) – is designed to allow schools and colleges to have as much flexibility as possible and to find the model that works best for them.


Recently, Berry marked Mental Health Awareness Week by holding a lunch for all employees. At this lunch they utilised prompt cards to stimulate conversations about mental health and general day-to-day life of colleagues. Employees felt that this was a great chance to get away from their desks and get talking to people that they usually wouldn't see.
There is a lot of emphasis at Berry on giving back to the local community. Employees have recently took part in the local Salisbury Bubble Rush event with their families in order to raise money for the Salisbury Hospice Charity. The business also sponsors the local football team with a 3-year deal in place to be their main sponsor, the funds from which has helped the Club to stay afloat.
There is a lot of emphasis at Berry on giving back to the local community. Employees have recently took part in the local Salisbury Bubble Rush event with their families in order to raise money for the Salisbury Hospice Charity. The business also sponsors the local football team with a 3-year deal in place to be their main sponsor, the funds from which has helped the Club to stay afloat.


The Leadership Programme at Barton Willmore is designed to support Directors and Associates in their career and personal development. It consists of two courses of away days and action sets. The course involves high quality, high energy, bespoke workshops and an evening meal with Partners to support internal networking, plus a confidential external coaching session based on 360 degree feedback and psychometric profiling.
The Leadership Programme at Barton Willmore is designed to support Directors and Associates in their career and personal development. It consists of two courses of away days and action sets. The course involves high quality, high energy, bespoke workshops and an evening meal with Partners to support internal networking, plus a confidential external coaching session based on 360 degree feedback and psychometric profiling.
The organisation run interactive workshops in each of their offices, allowing all employees the chance to share ideas in relation to the Investing in People initiatives.


At Barker Ross they work towards achieving 'Acts of Kindness' and have done many things including handing out sleeping bags to the homeless, to handing out Easter eggs at the local children's hospital and raising money to help with an operation for an ex-employee, their aim is to achieve 30 Acts of Kindness throughout the year.
At Barker Ross they work towards achieving 'Acts of Kindness' and have done many things including handing out sleeping bags to the homeless, to handing out Easter eggs at the local children's hospital and raising money to help with an operation for an ex-employee, their aim is to achieve 30 Acts of Kindness throughout the year.
Barker Ross is built around its people and is perceived both internally and externally as a recruiter that cares about its employees, clients and candidates.
Their company values are abbreviated as CARE.
Communication
They encourage an environment of openness and transparency with straight forward direct communication between employees and clients.
Autonomy
They strongly believe that through increased autonomy employees at Barker Ross are healthier and motivated to take on new responsibilities and approach their roles in a way that suits their personality and skill set.
Reliability
Their Professional and reliable staff provide a high-quality service to meet customer needs to ensure the group's success. They consistently demonstrate faithful behaviour and fulfil expectations showing trust and loyalty through their reliability.
Enjoyment
It is important to them to enjoy working at Barker Ross, embrace their culture and have fun whilst excelling in your chosen career.


Audley has invested heavily in management development and launched a global programme for all managers called ‘Navigators'. The programme lasts for 12 months and will operate over the next few years. Two external suppliers are co-facilitating the programme with the People Development team at Audley. Costing c£4k pp, the programme is very comprehensive and consists of a welcome webinar, 4 x 2 day facilitator led sessions and a half day close event.
The structure of the programme is based on ‘Managing myself; Managing my team; Managing Audley'. At the start of the programme all managers complete a 360 degree survey so they receive feedback at the start of the programme knowing the areas they wish to develop. The feedback has been extremely positive and people like how the programme has been tailored to Audley focusing on practicality.
Audley has a mentoring programme, where all successors and top talent receive mentoring. They have also focused on matching managers/leaders with projects that are happening outside of their immediate areas, thus developing their knowledge and skills giving them a broader outlook and understanding of the business.
Their reward and recognition platform, The Globe allows employees to celebrate and share in each other's successes. Through The Globe their people can send e-cards to one another within and across offices. The Globe also tracks employees birthdays and displays company-wide events.
They have also introduced award vouchers through The Globe. At their monthly Company Meetings/Town Halls they have "Angel" award winners for upholding their Audley values. These Angel awards can be redeemed in The Globe for use at various hotels, shopping websites, etc.
Globally and locally, many teams use chat platforms to stay in touch and connected. They have a strong company presence through Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn and encourage all employees to share their travels and stories about life at Audley socially.
Their reward and recognition platform, The Globe allows employees to celebrate and share in each other's successes. Through The Globe their people can send e-cards to one another within and across offices. The Globe also tracks employees birthdays and displays company-wide events.
They have also introduced award vouchers through The Globe. At their monthly Company Meetings/Town Halls they have "Angel" award winners for upholding their Audley values. These Angel awards can be redeemed in The Globe for use at various hotels, shopping websites, etc.
Globally and locally, many teams use chat platforms to stay in touch and connected. They have a strong company presence through Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn and encourage all employees to share their travels and stories about life at Audley socially.


Senior managers benefit from external coaches with sessions taking place each month. Other managers or participants in their internal development programme benefit from 6 months of internal coaching upon request.
Assura have an array of environmental practices in place, such as: Encouraging working from home, a cycle to work scheme, Carbon offsetting and discouraging business travel.
Assura have an array of environmental practices in place, such as: Encouraging working from home, a cycle to work scheme, Carbon offsetting and discouraging business travel.


The Sustainability Group at Assael Architecture helps to maintain the ISO14001 certification achieved in 2016, and push forward greener initiatives, including organising the annual Green Week that engages employees, clients and consultants in tackling environmental issues.
The Sustainability Group at Assael Architecture helps to maintain the ISO14001 certification achieved in 2016, and push forward greener initiatives, including organising the annual Green Week that engages employees, clients and consultants in tackling environmental issues.
The Sustainability Group at Assael Architecture helps to maintain the ISO14001 certification achieved in 2016, and push forward greener initiatives, including organising the annual Green Week that engages employees, clients and consultants in tackling environmental issues.

Amido offer free fresh fruit and drinks. They also have lockers in the office, to encourage employees to leave their laptops in them overnight so that they can really take a break from work.
Amido offer free fresh fruit and drinks. They also have lockers in the office, to encourage employees to leave their laptops in them overnight so that they can really take a break from work.
Amido offer free fresh fruit and drinks. They also have lockers in the office, to encourage employees to leave their laptops in them overnight so that they can really take a break from work.


Altro hold celebration events every six months where the whole company gets together. This year, Altro celebrated its 100th anniversary and invited the whole Altro Group, including some overseas office to a party in London to say thank you.
The leader holds team briefings twice a year, where all employees are invited. They are given business performance updates, as well as being able to ask questions, both openly and anonymously.
Employees can purchase up to 5 additional holiday days per year as part of flexible benefits. Other initiatives include holiday entitlement increasing by 1 day, every other year for length of service.


Alfa's Employee Assistance Programme helps employees to run their life a little more smoothly. It can help them in every area of their lives when and where they need it, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It is also something that is available to immediate family members.
Alfa's Employee Assistance Programme helps employees to run their life a little more smoothly. It can help them in every area of their lives when and where they need it, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It is also something that is available to immediate family members.
Alfa's Employee Assistance Programme helps employees to run their life a little more smoothly. It can help them in every area of their lives when and where they need it, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It is also something that is available to immediate family members.


The firm hold regular departmental meetings, fee earner meetings and director meetings. Their 2019 Summer BBQ was borne from the directors wanting to give something back to their staff so they hired a venue and put on entertainment and food for staff and their partners.
AFG LAW are dedicated to the development of its employees. They provide e-learning, paid time off for study and support for non-work related training/ qualifications to any member of their team.
AFG LAW are dedicated to the development of its employees. They provide e-learning, paid time off for study and support for non-work related training/ qualifications to any member of their team.


Advantage have a buddy system whereby each individual has an induction process created to suit their specific roles/requirements. Each team has a buddy and they are charged with creating the induction for the new starter to their team.
Advantage have a buddy system whereby each individual has an induction process created to suit their specific roles/requirements. Each team has a buddy and they are charged with creating the induction for the new starter to their team.
The Senior Management Team are fully transparent and record all activity on their central vision file of all tasks being undertaken in the business at any one time.


The Senior Management Team hold quarterly Town Halls at which they openly brief employees on business performance, Company changes and initiatives, Client developments, and their people experience and call out individual successes for recognition and reward.
First time managers receive training to help them to develop a leadership mindset, by managing the business, leading teams and developing people. All first time managers receive an email from the global team congratulating them and guiding them to the resources that are available for first time managers, focusing on the foundation manager skills needed in the first 6 months. They believe a great start makes all the difference.
All employees are entitled to spend 24 hours annually, volunteering at a charity of their choice.


15below provide financial benefits to all employees that work for them. These include staff discounts, free life insurance and free private health care.
Office lighting is managed by PIR sensors, air conditioning is set on timers to automatically switch off out of business hours. They are also currently in the process of renewing their energy purchasing and have requested green energy options.
15below have two Mental Health First Aiders within the business to ensure that trained colleagues are on hand when needed. They also provide massages in-house to employees on a bi-weekly basis, which are very popular.


Each year, the agency choose an inspiring topic. Last year, it was risk taking. Expert speakers bring the theme to life in their own inimitable way. They've included Andrew Diprose from Wired Magazine, Dev Karaca from Kyra TV and Vicky Featherstone from the Royal Court Theatre.
Core principles include ‘embracing failure', ‘move me, dude', ‘independence is everything', ‘fail harder' and ‘don't say it, be it'. The agency aims to be the world's most creatively admired business. The values and principles are everywhere. Some employees even have a Wieden and Kennedy tattoo.
Each year, the agency choose an inspiring topic. Last year, it was risk taking. Expert speakers bring the theme to life in their own inimitable way. They've included Andrew Diprose from Wired Magazine, Dev Karaca from Kyra TV and Vicky Featherstone from the Royal Court Theatre.


As part of their environmental initiatives, they encourage staff to give back by having in place recycling facilities and energy efficiency initiatives. They also work with local school to raise awareness of engineering, which lead to a new path being built.
As part of their environmental initiatives, they encourage staff to give back by having in place recycling facilities and energy efficiency initiatives. They also work with local school to raise awareness of engineering, which lead to a new path being built.
As part of their environmental initiatives, they encourage staff to give back by having in place recycling facilities and energy efficiency initiatives. They also work with local school to raise awareness of engineering, which lead to a new path being built.


Employees are encouraged to recognise colleagues who go above and beyond. Thank You recognition cards are in all communal areas for employees to use. Individuals are also nominated for an award aligned to each corporate value and presented at the annual staff conference.
In 2018, the authority launched Lunch and Learn sessions, floor walks with the senior leadership team, and new values. At the managers' forums and staff conferences, Slido was introduced to make them more engaging. The tool gathered feedback in real time to produce a ‘word cloud'.
Managers can get coaching and mentoring as well as the opportunity to shadow. They can get additional advice and guidance through the HR Business Partners. A library service houses a range of management books, and managers meet regularly through their board groups.


Printing is discouraged and a new initiative requires staff to power-down their PCs. The firm have volunteered to pick litter locally and have supported the local Park Run as marshals and timekeepers. They have also collected for the local food bank.
Printing is discouraged and a new initiative requires staff to power-down their PCs. The firm have volunteered to pick litter locally and have supported the local Park Run as marshals and timekeepers. They have also collected for the local food bank.
A newsletter updates everyone and includes health and safety updates, new starters and leavers, business success and charity events. Teambuilding takes the shape of paintballing and an escape-room event for graduates and the HR team who recently joined the company.


The Flourish programme gives everyone top learning and development, such as WM Brilliant Managers, an industry-leading management-development programme, and WM Coaching, a new coaching scheme. WM Globetrotters is a flagship career mobility scheme for eight Wavemakers to spend three weeks in another office.
The Flourish programme gives everyone top learning and development, such as WM Brilliant Managers, an industry-leading management-development programme, and WM Coaching, a new coaching scheme. WM Globetrotters is a flagship career mobility scheme for eight Wavemakers to spend three weeks in another office.
The agency collaborated with Thames21 on checking the health of the Thames. Other green initiatives include removing paper-towel dispensers, replacing disposable coffee cups with china, and using biodegradable cutlery. WM save paper with digital screens instead of posters. Employees choose charities they care about.


Their Workplace Group provides a platform for peer interaction and for managers to share learning and experiences on an ongoing basis. Managers are also supported with Action Learning Groups and continuing support from their own line managers.
Every fortnight they broadcast ListenLive - Vodafone UK's live radio show - where the Chief Executive Officer Nick Jeffery engages directly with all employees through a live Q&A. It's become renowned as the channel for raising ideas and sharing feedback.
The Vodafone Keep Cup initiative was launched last year, with 13,000 cups gifted to UK employees, driving an immediate increase in reuse to 20%. Annualised, this equates to the prevention of 150,000 single use cups being disposed of.


Virgin report progress annually in their sustainability report to the Carbon Disclose Project. Sister company Virgin Atlantic are moving to more-sustainable fuel. A supplier policy sets out requirements on human and labour rights, impact on the environment and natural resources, and animal welfare.
Virgin report progress annually in their sustainability report to the Carbon Disclose Project. Sister company Virgin Atlantic are moving to more-sustainable fuel. A supplier policy sets out requirements on human and labour rights, impact on the environment and natural resources, and animal welfare.
The company's Purpose has resulted in a better service offering. For example, single parents won't be charged a second adult price when alone with children. Virgin live their values by holding epiphany meetings when consultants from retail stores meet other parts of the business at HQ.


Viking aim to be the world's leading cruise line. Their core values are quality and service; passion and innovation; collaboration and support; integrity and openness; and fun and inspiration. These values are integrated into the appraisal process.
Viking aim to be the world's leading cruise line. Their core values are quality and service; passion and innovation; collaboration and support; integrity and openness; and fun and inspiration. These values are integrated into the appraisal process.
Viking aim to be the world's leading cruise line. Their core values are quality and service; passion and innovation; collaboration and support; integrity and openness; and fun and inspiration. These values are integrated into the appraisal process.


Each team has regular meetings and every month a breakfast briefing is held by a member of the Leadership
Team. A yearly staff away day also gives the opportunity for company wide updates
They operate an honorarium scheme which allows colleagues to nominate people who they feel have gone above and beyond. The amount awarded is proposed by the employee and agreed by the Leadership Team.
They operate an honorarium scheme which allows colleagues to nominate people who they feel have gone above and beyond. The amount awarded is proposed by the employee and agreed by the Leadership Team.


As part of their development programme, they have 360 degree feedback for all managers in the company, and they also have bi-annual reviews for all staff. During these reviews staff are encouraged to give constructive feedback to their managers face-to-face.
All employees have access to free Employee Assistance Programmes through Perkbox, Medicash and Metlife, which also enables access and discounts to health and wellbeing initiatives. They also have a games table, and staff participate in playing sport with each other during lunchtimes.
All employees have access to free Employee Assistance Programmes through Perkbox, Medicash and Metlife, which also enables access and discounts to health and wellbeing initiatives. They also have a games table, and staff participate in playing sport with each other during lunchtimes.


In 2018 they launched the UKFast House Cup, a competition comprising of a range of competitions and activities to suit all interests. Winners are awarded points for their house, which are then totalled up and the overall winners are announced at the Christmas party.
In 2018 they launched the UKFast House Cup, a competition comprising of a range of competitions and activities to suit all interests. Winners are awarded points for their house, which are then totalled up and the overall winners are announced at the Christmas party.
Every Monday the whole team meets in their custom-built, 500-seat auditorium, where their Enterprise Managing Director runs through the week before and the week ahead, sharing updates on events, client feedback, business updates, new babies, weddings/engagements, personal successes and shout-outs for superstars.


Employees are provided with a wellbeing calendar where each month focuses on a topic from mental health to financial wellbeing. All of this is supported by the iWill portal which is a wellbeing resource center which enables employees to access many topics. Each topic is supported by a video, podcast and a series of fact sheets - so there's something for everyone.
Each employee has a paid day off per year in order to do charitable work for a company-nominated charity or a charity of their choice. Examples include sorting charitable donations of clothes, repairing donated bikes, donating Christmas gifts and clearing parkland.
Each employee has a paid day off per year in order to do charitable work for a company-nominated charity or a charity of their choice. Examples include sorting charitable donations of clothes, repairing donated bikes, donating Christmas gifts and clearing parkland.


TU are creating a Total Reward offer for employees, backed by a working group. Areas of development include annual leave, pensions, employee benefits, recognition, flexible working, office environment and career development. All staff have a say, through events like the whole-team engagement workshop.
All staff complete an annual ‘Contribution Framework' with their line manager, involving setting goals at the start of the financial year, which are reviewed twice yearly. Colleagues complete 360-degree feedback and managers are assessed on their management style and capability.
TU are creating a Total Reward offer for employees, backed by a working group. Areas of development include annual leave, pensions, employee benefits, recognition, flexible working, office environment and career development. All staff have a say, through events like the whole-team engagement workshop.


Last year they ran team effectiveness training using MBTI workshops. The purpose is for teams to get a better understanding of their colleagues, which leads to better working relationships. They also host fortnightly onsite gatherings for drinks and an end of week catch up
They have 'Wellbeing Wednesdays' every week where they run a different wellbeing initiative. This could be anything from yoga, meditation to healthy snacks. In addition, employees have access to an assistance line, and CBT is covered by a free health plan.
They have 'Wellbeing Wednesdays' every week where they run a different wellbeing initiative. This could be anything from yoga, meditation to healthy snacks. In addition, employees have access to an assistance line, and CBT is covered by a free health plan.


The performance of all colleagues is assessed twice a year, with the expectation that staff also have a monthly one-to-one meeting with their line manager. All meetings are about improving performance and are part of a series of ongoing conversations throughout the year.
They hold a bi-annual conference attended by over 450 colleagues and a roll-out presentation is shared to those colleagues not able to attend. They also host company-funded BBQ's, inter-company football matches, Area Business Manager strategy meetings and team building events.
Many of their teams raise money for Macmillan through events including cake sales, sports endurance activities and quiz nights. They also support the Leicestershire Cares Scheme whereby several teams participate in projects such as painting community venues and clearing out the local river.


To ensure they're communicating effectively, Together's executive team attend monthly Colleague Communication Forums, present at ‘town halls', host Long Service Awards and lunch with new starters. They also host weekly executive lunches to engage with colleagues from across the business.
To ensure they're communicating effectively, Together's executive team attend monthly Colleague Communication Forums, present at ‘town halls', host Long Service Awards and lunch with new starters. They also host weekly executive lunches to engage with colleagues from across the business.
To ensure they're communicating effectively, Together's executive team attend monthly Colleague Communication Forums, present at ‘town halls', host Long Service Awards and lunch with new starters. They also host weekly executive lunches to engage with colleagues from across the business.


Chief Executive Tim has an open door policy, meeting new team members to share the TLG story. Staff pray every morning and the senior team conduct termly staff meetings and visit education centres once a year to engage with the work happening on the ground.
To engage employees in the need to focus on and grow the charity's diversity, they attended diversity training, which helped grow understanding and awareness across difference (especially that of gender, race and ethnicity) and how this can effectively progress the vision and mission of TLG.
Chief Executive Tim has an open door policy, meeting new team members to share the TLG story. Staff pray every morning and the senior team conduct termly staff meetings and visit education centres once a year to engage with the work happening on the ground.


The GEMS recognition scheme sees hard work and excellence publicly recognised. Everyone who awards a GEM has to include a reason, showcasing how staff live and breathe the core values in their day-to-day work. To date, 1,754 GEMs have been awarded.
There's an immersive 12-month development programme to help managers realise their leadership potential. It starts with a 360-degree feedback exercise and teaches three intensive modules: Self (Insight), Team (Inspire) and Change (Adapt). Participants also complete a 1,500-word personal self-reflection after each module.
Continuing Conversations measures performance through ongoing one-to-one conversations throughout the year with line managers, ending in a 4QReview, measuring performance against four key questions. Meanwhile, the Global Challenge initiative is particularly popular. In summer 2018, 175 people pledged to walk 10,000 steps every day for 100 days.


The ONE Group partner with Vivacity, a provider of local fitness and sports facilities, who visits their offices to undertake health and fitness assessments of employees. Other perks include free golf lessons, massage sessions and an annual rounders tournament.
The ONE Group partner with Vivacity, a provider of local fitness and sports facilities, who visits their offices to undertake health and fitness assessments of employees. Other perks include free golf lessons, massage sessions and an annual rounders tournament.
The ONE Group partner with Vivacity, a provider of local fitness and sports facilities, who visits their offices to undertake health and fitness assessments of employees. Other perks include free golf lessons, massage sessions and an annual rounders tournament.


In 2018, for the first time, three people completed an ILM Level 5 in Leadership and Management. Managers are also assessed against specific criteria, such as building morale, being inclusive, and ensuring a healthy, safe and regulatory/legally compliant environment.
In 2018, for the first time, three people completed an ILM Level 5 in Leadership and Management. Managers are also assessed against specific criteria, such as building morale, being inclusive, and ensuring a healthy, safe and regulatory/legally compliant environment.
Thanks to links with BEN, the automotive charity, staff get access to regular health checks. Staff can also take advantage of allowances for inoculations, optical and dental benefits, physiotherapy and alternative therapies. Procedures are in place to tackle stress early.


They host hackathons whereby volunteers from across the business are split into two teams and spend two days attempting to solve the challenge they have been set. This improves team communication by working with different individuals across the business.
They have an Employee Assistance Programme that is available to staff, family and friends. Through this support, practical information and counselling are available, either over the phone or face to face. This covers anything from financial pressures to workplace stress.
They have an Employee Assistance Programme that is available to staff, family and friends. Through this support, practical information and counselling are available, either over the phone or face to face. This covers anything from financial pressures to workplace stress.


The company holds a Summer Sports Day for all staff, during which all sites are closed to allow every team member to attend. An annual 'Los Cincos' trip is offered for all employees who have been with the business for five or more years, as well as a yearly trip away for the managers.
The company holds a Summer Sports Day for all staff, during which all sites are closed to allow every team member to attend. An annual 'Los Cincos' trip is offered for all employees who have been with the business for five or more years, as well as a yearly trip away for the managers.
The Breakfast Club are members of the Sustainable Restaurant Association and have a written ethical sourcing policy for suppliers. They recycle as much as they can and also work with a number of charities, often chosen by staff, to support them via volunteering efforts.


The company seeks to become the world's most ethical and sustainable business, making efforts to enrich biodiversity where they grow their ingredients through regeneration projects. Additionally, the retailer is investing in sustainable packaging and energy efficiency, while staff regularly take part in volunteering events.
Regular meetings and continuous listening ensure that Body Shop managers are always empowered to have conversations with their teams. Celebratory events are held to mark major milestones, such as the recent handover of their animal testing petition to the UN, or the anniversary of their acquisition by Natura.
The company seeks to become the world's most ethical and sustainable business, making efforts to enrich biodiversity where they grow their ingredients through regeneration projects. Additionally, the retailer is investing in sustainable packaging and energy efficiency, while staff regularly take part in volunteering events.


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.
A bespoke leadership programme is in place to ensure new and experienced managers alike are able to keep learning from each other and improve, often through mentorship and collaboration schemes. Each team receives a quarterly engagement score to help team leaders monitor performance and find areas for further improvement.
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.


In July they took part in the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge in London. They had 20 runners and walkers and raised £759. Later on in the year six STR bakers baked cakes to fundraise for Diabetes UK, and they raised £168.
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.
The company's values are shared in a variety of ways, including during inductions, in artwork around the offices and in a video of the Chief Executive Officer talking about how their live our values. There is also a yearly award ceremony to celebrate living their values.
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.
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.
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.
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 firm organises a Senior Management Team Roadshow, consisting of workshops where business plans are outlined and questions can be asked. Moreover, the open-plan nature of the SACO office and approachable qualities of the business leaders is designed to encourage open communication.
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.
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.
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.


Staff, interns, apprentices and volunteers have access to over 90 courses for learning and development purposes. There is significant emphasis on learning and development, and flexibility is afforded given to staff to allow them to work flexibly so they can attend courses, programmes and so on.
Staff, interns, apprentices and volunteers have access to over 90 courses for learning and development purposes. There is significant emphasis on learning and development, and flexibility is afforded given to staff to allow them to work flexibly so they can attend courses, programmes and so on.
Staff, interns, apprentices and volunteers have access to over 90 courses for learning and development purposes. There is significant emphasis on learning and development, and flexibility is afforded given to staff to allow them to work flexibly so they can attend courses, programmes and so on.


Their core values are: we work together; we make things better; and we do the right thing. GCE Boris Worrall slept out at Worcester Rugby Club to raise awareness of homelessness, while senior management take part in resident events and get involved in colleague celebrations.
Their core values are: we work together; we make things better; and we do the right thing. GCE Boris Worrall slept out at Worcester Rugby Club to raise awareness of homelessness, while senior management take part in resident events and get involved in colleague celebrations.
Their core values are: we work together; we make things better; and we do the right thing. GCE Boris Worrall slept out at Worcester Rugby Club to raise awareness of homelessness, while senior management take part in resident events and get involved in colleague celebrations.


Staff regularly meet as a team and also cross functionally in order to aid communication, collaboration and the harnessing of the collective effort. In addition, employees attend updates, learning and community events together to share learning and, more importantly, have fun together.
Staff regularly meet as a team and also cross functionally in order to aid communication, collaboration and the harnessing of the collective effort. In addition, employees attend updates, learning and community events together to share learning and, more importantly, have fun together.
Staff are supported to raise money for charity, which has included fundraising for St Catherine's Hospice, hosting a Macmillan coffee morning, and other national events. They are also committed to enhancing the environment and minimising the impact of their operations on the environment.


RedEye have an ILM-approved manager and development programme and recently launched a pilot leadership programme, Leadership+, to develop personal leadership skills using strengths-based development. Other offerings include a mentorship scheme and a careers week held once a year.
RedEye have an ILM-approved manager and development programme and recently launched a pilot leadership programme, Leadership+, to develop personal leadership skills using strengths-based development. Other offerings include a mentorship scheme and a careers week held once a year.
Managers have access to ongoing support in the form of internal mentoring programme and co-coaching, which challenge their thinking and provide support from an external, independent source. Quarterly 180-degree feedback sessions give managers a chance to consider their own progress and set goals for themselves.


Employees can self-manage any training courses or conferences they are interested in, receiving a training budget of £2,000 per year to spend on conference attendance, seminars, classroom training or channels. Staff then share their learning with colleagues through blogs, brown-bag sessions or presentations at the monthly company meeting.
Employees can self-manage any training courses or conferences they are interested in, receiving a training budget of £2,000 per year to spend on conference attendance, seminars, classroom training or channels. Staff then share their learning with colleagues through blogs, brown-bag sessions or presentations at the monthly company meeting.
The company has a wellbeing calendar of events, with sessions on topics such as personal finances, pensions and retirement planning, nutrition, mental health awareness, resilience, and physical health and wellbeing. All jobs are designed to ensure staff are well-supported in terms of workload and pastoral care.


Popular company initiatives including the FairQuid savings and loan scheme, which helps workers borrow money from a credit union at an affordable rate. They also offer a Christmas Club, which encourages employees to save £10 per month for 12 months, which is then topped up to £180 by Recycling Lives just before Christmas.
Popular company initiatives including the FairQuid savings and loan scheme, which helps workers borrow money from a credit union at an affordable rate. They also offer a Christmas Club, which encourages employees to save £10 per month for 12 months, which is then topped up to £180 by Recycling Lives just before Christmas.
Popular company initiatives including the FairQuid savings and loan scheme, which helps workers borrow money from a credit union at an affordable rate. They also offer a Christmas Club, which encourages employees to save £10 per month for 12 months, which is then topped up to £180 by Recycling Lives just before Christmas.


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.


NAH's people have an active role in the business - from open and honest conversations with their Chief Executive Officer, to the opportunity to provide ideas and feedback. Based on the business achieving its profit targets, employees can receive an additional two weeks' pay.
NAH introduced mental health first aiders to ensure colleagues have a safe place to discuss mental health issues, including stress, anxiety and depression. Additionally, they have a mental health pack, which helps start conversations between staff and line managers.
As part of their values-based recognition, NAH award colleagues who have demonstrated their continuous commitment to the company's values with a £250 scholarship. This can be used to develop themselves in whatever way they wish.


The company values form the cornerstone of everything the organisation does. Each employee gets a book outlining the Vision and Values. The CEO is often in the field and very approachable, even taking part in the annual CEO sleepout to raise awareness of homelessness.
The company values form the cornerstone of everything the organisation does. Each employee gets a book outlining the Vision and Values. The CEO is often in the field and very approachable, even taking part in the annual CEO sleepout to raise awareness of homelessness.
The company values form the cornerstone of everything the organisation does. Each employee gets a book outlining the Vision and Values. The CEO is often in the field and very approachable, even taking part in the annual CEO sleepout to raise awareness of homelessness.


Externally, there are a variety of recognised qualifications that can be gained by members of the management team, who are encouraged to attend a diverse range of training, rather than apply a blanket approach and enrol all managers in the same course.
Externally, there are a variety of recognised qualifications that can be gained by members of the management team, who are encouraged to attend a diverse range of training, rather than apply a blanket approach and enrol all managers in the same course.
At the end of the financial year, they have an awards ceremony that is aligned to the MotoNovo Way, where they formally recognise MotoNovians who have embodied the unwritten ground rules throughout the year.


Every Friday is Frisby Friday, where employees are invited to head down to the local park to take part in activities and chat in an informal setting. Daily gym classes are also available for staff, while regular parties and social events help to promote relationship building among staff.
All managers and team leaders are invited to make the most of a range of internal and external training courses on management essentials, such as recruitment and selection, disciplinary and performance management. Further opportunities for development are set to launch in 2019.
Once every three months, the gym team run a healthy eating food-tasting session where they bring pre-prepared dishes for all staff to try. Here, they will answer any questions relating to dietary concerns. Recipes are later published on the company intranet.


To ensure everyone feels part of a team, they host ‘Speed Dating' events - opportunities for staff and volunteers to meet others across the organisation with themed chats in pairs or small groups every six months at all team meetings.
To ensure everyone feels part of a team, they host ‘Speed Dating' events - opportunities for staff and volunteers to meet others across the organisation with themed chats in pairs or small groups every six months at all team meetings.
Their values are grounded in their work, to be human, future-minded and to make things happen. Certificates of Achievement are awarded to staff who demonstrate these values in their behaviour, attitude and achievements.


Chief Executive Officer Steve Graham is in outlets on a weekly basis and he also communicates with the team by email and via a blog on their Iris employee app. He attempts to know all 570 employees by name and attends every Manorview Way workshop, totalling around 150 in 2018.
Manorview Group are passionate about giving back to the communities they serve. They regularly work with A&M Scotland who support children from deprived areas to offer placements to some of the young people in their membership.
Manorview Group are passionate about giving back to the communities they serve. They regularly work with A&M Scotland who support children from deprived areas to offer placements to some of the young people in their membership.


The brand's Growing Together process allows for all managers to have performance expectations discussed and agreed. Quarterly check-ins, mid and end year reviews also take place. Aligned with the Growing Together process, and to help evaluate the current performance and potential of retail store management teams.
All of their colleagues can access their Employee Assistance Services free of charge. This includes: emotional support, legal support, financial planning & hardship grants and health & wellness advice.
M&Co's New Manager Assimilation process facilitates the development of working relationships between a new manager and the team, aimed at promoting immediate and open communication, which is relevant to the manager/team member relationship, speeding up the ‘getting to know you' process for both sides.


In January 2017, they greatly improved their benefits package and now offer a one month paid sabbatical for long serving members of staff, which was backdated. As a result, five members of the team took a month off and enjoyed fantastic trips around the world.
All new managers are invited to attend a management course through the British Institute of Recruiters and APSCo. This provides them with fundamental training on management and results with them being awarded a management diploma qualification.
All new managers are invited to attend a management course through the British Institute of Recruiters and APSCo. This provides them with fundamental training on management and results with them being awarded a management diploma qualification.


Board directors are hands-on in client teams and the senior team ‘career manage' staff. The chair sits on a mixed-level voluntary team doing pro-bono work and forwards opportunities for arts projects and volunteering. Tony Langham is a Founding Ambassador for Women in PR.
A Green Team reviews environmental policies, and the firm has been carbon neutral for over ten years thanks to smarter lighting, double-sided printing, and auto-turn-off systems. 1% of profits goes to charity, including one that supports emerging playwrights.
A Green Team reviews environmental policies, and the firm has been carbon neutral for over ten years thanks to smarter lighting, double-sided printing, and auto-turn-off systems. 1% of profits goes to charity, including one that supports emerging playwrights.


Kantar's Manager Toolkit helps senior staff to better understand the key role they play and best practice to achieve the optimum outcome. Their online social media forum also invites team leaders to discuss what they believe makes a good manager.
Kantar's Manager Toolkit helps senior staff to better understand the key role they play and best practice to achieve the optimum outcome. Their online social media forum also invites team leaders to discuss what they believe makes a good manager.
Kantar's Manager Toolkit helps senior staff to better understand the key role they play and best practice to achieve the optimum outcome. Their online social media forum also invites team leaders to discuss what they believe makes a good manager.


The organisation partners with Involve, Swindon and has completed two community projects. One included volunteering at a local school, where the team helped to get the school clean and tidy at the end of one term and ready for the next.
Managing Director Chris Hancock makes himself available to speak to any individual, an approach he encourages his management team to support. In case some individuals aren't confident in approaching Chris at his desk, each Friday he takes a walk around the contact centre floor to speak with employees.
The organisation partners with Involve, Swindon and has completed two community projects. One included volunteering at a local school, where the team helped to get the school clean and tidy at the end of one term and ready for the next.


Jenny McLean, itison's sales director, rose through the ranks at lightning speed and became one of Scotland's youngest ever company directors when she was promoted - proof that age is no barrier to advancement with itison.
Jenny McLean, itison's sales director, rose through the ranks at lightning speed and became one of Scotland's youngest ever company directors when she was promoted - proof that age is no barrier to advancement with itison.
Since 2014, itison have raised more than £1 million for homeless charity Social Bite, which provides hot meals and employment opportunities for the homeless. itison also supported the charity's Sleep in the Park initiative for the second year running.


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.
Intermarketing's annual Make it Happen Day brings the agency together for a day of fast-paced creative problem solving. This year, all staff were challenged to “be brave, go bold and think big” in their approach to tackling creative briefs for major brands.
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 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 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.


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.
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.
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.


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.
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.
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.


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.
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.


Since launching the learning and development programme 'Genius', they have reviewed the scheme to ensure it provides structure and consistency. Training sessions include wellbeing, SRA competencies and performance reviews, as well as some of the basic skills required daily, such as time management.
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.
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.


Every day, 619 children and young people arrive at GOSH. Core principles of the charity are: respect, enterprising, collaborative, accountable and passionate. Staff can visit the hospital to see the mission in action and volunteer. Employees are also asked during appraisals how they have lived these values.
Every day, 619 children and young people arrive at GOSH. Core principles of the charity are: respect, enterprising, collaborative, accountable and passionate. Staff can visit the hospital to see the mission in action and volunteer. Employees are also asked during appraisals how they have lived these values.
HR and managers complete a ‘training needs analysis' for each individual. Where staff express interest in opportunities beyond their team, the charity seeks out roles in projects, cross-charity groups and secondments for them. What's more, 30% of all roles last year were filled internally.
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