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Giving Something Back - The extent to which employees feel their organisation has a positive impact on society
Giving Something Back focuses on the organisation’s social responsibilities. If key factors such as ‘Leadership’ and ‘My Manager’ are performing well, it can influence the improvement of all the other factors, boosting your overall engagement.
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.
In the past year, the company has been pushing to make their office even more environmentally friendly. They were already largely paperless, but they have now also replaced their disposable plastic catering equipment with paper and continue to seek ways to do more.
While Ciaron Dunne relies on his managers to run each team, he remains available to all staff as much as possible, as he's interested in what they're working on. Any member of staff can book a meeting in with him.
Genie Ventures strongly feel easing workplace stress starts from the top, so have made a conscious decision to avoid a culture of long hours. The only people who work late are those whose lifestyles are better suited by this arrangement.
Their annual off-site summer download recently celebrated the agency's 10th anniversary, with presentations by senior management looking at the past, present and future of the company. The afternoon was rounded off with a huge party.
Those rising through the ranks at Fuse participate in a ‘Magnificent Managers' two-day programme. This focuses on elements such as delegation, personal effectiveness and communication skills. There are also courses for senior management.
Their annual off-site summer download recently celebrated the agency's 10th anniversary, with presentations by senior management looking at the past, present and future of the company. The afternoon was rounded off with a huge party.
The Legal Assistance Foundation programme provides opportunities for graduates of any discipline to join the firm at a grassroots level straight from university and have the opportunity to train to be a solicitor with full sponsorship.
The Legal Assistance Foundation programme provides opportunities for graduates of any discipline to join the firm at a grassroots level straight from university and have the opportunity to train to be a solicitor with full sponsorship.
The Legal Assistance Foundation programme provides opportunities for graduates of any discipline to join the firm at a grassroots level straight from university and have the opportunity to train to be a solicitor with full sponsorship.
For 12 years, they have supported the Business Education Partnership in Bromley, and twice a year sponsor the catering for events aimed at children who do not want to go on to university. Various staff members also volunteer as Business Ambassadors.
Part of the staff incentive scheme is the ‘Perkbox' platform, which gives staff access to more than 200 money-saving perks, including reduced gym membership and savings on sports products, equipment and nutrition. Staff also have access to online workouts, including boxing and yoga.
In 2018, their Employee of the Year scheme changed so that more than one person could be rewarded. All 12 Employee of the Month winners were up for the award, with the prize money including £2,000 for first place.
They currently recycle cardboard and paper and have recently brought in plastic and tin recycling at the request of the staff. They are also actively working towards becoming a fully paperless office.
Although the directors share an office, they operate an open-door policy where any employee can drop in and see them if they wish. Ed's approach to face-to face communication also aids in employee engagement.
Leadership development programmes at Fletchers Solicitors include Aura, Heads and Leader Up. Over the past year, they have also done a considerable amount of work on apprenticeships.
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