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

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

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

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

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

Flair Rugs prioritises its employees' wellbeing, with a dedicated team promoting physical and mental health initiatives. The company provides free healthy meals, encourages outdoor activities, and offers private sessions with a clinical hypnotherapist to help with personal and work-related issues.

The leadership team at Flair Rugs keeps employees informed through weekly live videos and monthly forums, embodying the company's values and demonstrating a clear passion for rug-making and the company's global impact.

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

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

Car Benefit Solutions offers its employees a range of wellbeing benefits, including BUPA PMI Insurance, a Medicash Health Plan, BupaTouch and Medicash virtual GP services, and an Employee Assistance Programme. It has also created clubs such as Men’s Mental Health Club and Book Club to support the mental wellbeing of its people.

The organisation’s Leadership Development Programme provides support and development for the differing skill sets, experience, and capabilities across its leaders. Its three pillar programme also includes development for non-‘people leaders’ who it recognises as being instrumental to the company’s success, and their development is equally as important to Car Benefit Solutions.

Blenheim Palace rewards the hard work of its employee through a number of initiatives. In a financial sense, its annual pay reviews and employee awards provide permanent and one-off financial rewards. The organisation also hosts events such as parties, paid for sporting events and craft workshops, and more!

People Managers are developed through Blenheim Palace’s bespoke People Managers Programme, with both internal and external face to face and online training. All staff further have a Personal Performance Plan with regular appraisals which forms part of their personal growth journey through the business, and includes any training or professional qualifications needed.

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

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

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting promotes personal growth through its meritocratic culture. It offers various initiatives such as the annual 5-day training allowance, access to LinkedIn Learning and two promotion opportunities each year, helping employees advance their careers and utilise their skills effectively.

Alpha Financial Markets Consulting focuses on employee wellbeing with 15 trained mental health first-aid champions and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme. A monthly Wellbeing Warrior initiative celebrates colleagues' success in wellbeing, further highlighting Alpha's commitment to a balanced work-life environment.

Albany Beck is committed to personal growth, offering initiatives like the Pioneer Programme and Practitioner Programme. These provide opportunities for professional qualifications, executive coaching, and mentoring, ensuring employees feel challenged and see clear pathways for advancement.

Albany Beck's Recognition of the Month scheme and Partnership Programme are clear demonstrations of its commitment to treating employees fairly. These initiatives reward employees who go above and beyond, making them feel appreciated and valued.

The Group actively promotes personal growth by providing individual development plans, reviewed biannually, and training opportunities, such as mental health first aid, sales, leadership, and LinkedIn, ensuring that skills are well-utilised and honed.

With CEO Alan Lusty's regular "Alan's Weekly Focus" updates and the Senior Management team's active participation in community initiatives, adi's leadership is appreciated for its transparency, communication, and embodiment of company values.