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 their second year, staff have 'warm desked'. An alternative to hot desking, people change where they sit around every 3 months. This gives people the chance to get to know new neighbours properly and re-energises life in the office.
Three years ago they asked employees to capture their understanding of the company's purpose and principles in a book. This book is given to new clients, and new employees, so they understand what The Corner is about. The book is updated every 18 months.
Every month an employee who has gone the furthest to demonstrate the spirit of company ethos “We Will” wins the Babbington Award - a £400 voucher to be spent at Babbington House (or equivalent venue within the Soho House Group).
In 2017, they ran a 'Mental Health month', writing an article discussing men's health and depression and where to get help and advice. They also ran an event promoting a mile walk at lunch to get people out of their chairs and active.
Each department runs an Early Morning Training (EMT) session once a week to expand knowledge both in their teams and across the company. This ensures that all teams meet on a weekly basis and are kept up to date with other areas of the business.
In 2017, they ran a 'Mental Health month', writing an article discussing men's health and depression and where to get help and advice. They also ran an event promoting a mile walk at lunch to get people out of their chairs and active.
Employees benefit from wellbeing schemes such as early finishes on a Friday, lunchtime yoga sessions and head massages. Workers also receive 15-minute health checks to cover core health conditions and each employee is issued with their own lifestyle report.
The organisation run 230 Breathe Easy support groups for those living with a lung condition in the UK, which are staffed by volunteers. Employees attend at least one of these groups per year to gain a better understanding of the people they support, as well as informing the attendees about their work.
Employees benefit from wellbeing schemes such as early finishes on a Friday, lunchtime yoga sessions and head massages. Workers also receive 15-minute health checks to cover core health conditions and each employee is issued with their own lifestyle report.
Tangerine Holdings offers in-depth sales training to all new sales employees - comprising a full 16-week programme that combines office-based training, external on-the-job training and dedicated feedback and mentoring.
The company runs frequent family fun days in the Lake District where every UK employee can come for a day with their families for games, activities and competitions to interact with everyone from across all levels of the business.
The company runs a four-day charity weekend on a voluntary basis to raise money for charity. Many members of the business volunteer for a range of roles, from organising to treasury, and participating in the events themselves. Last year alone the company raised £20,000 for charity.
Each team at SweetTree has a manager on call 24/7 and the office is open seven days a week. In addition, the company has established an employee assistance programme, as well as regular team events to ensure staff can relax and socialise.
Each team at SweetTree has a manager on call 24/7 and the office is open seven days a week. In addition, the company has established an employee assistance programme, as well as regular team events to ensure staff can relax and socialise.
The SweetTree Care Training Academy is an accredited academy that offers CPD points and a progression model, giving team members lifetime value to work towards professional qualifications. Team members and managers are also encouraged to attend conferences and relevant external training sessions.
The company run two year-long development programmes for aspiring managers, Pioneer and GAP. Staff get a real-life business problem to solve at the end. Latest figures from Pioneer show that ten out of 11 delegates went on to become managers.
The firm's engagement champions drive engagement across all teams. Their recent video based on 'bringing our mission to life' shows how everything the company does affects a patient – from the stretcher to the theatre.
The firm's engagement champions drive engagement across all teams. Their recent video based on 'bringing our mission to life' shows how everything the company does affects a patient – from the stretcher to the theatre.
The company is the sponsor of Tenfold Gaming Esports Team – the world's first Esports team for underprivileged children of colour, which aims to re-engage young people with education through the accessible route of competitive computer gaming.
Stein IAS uses a management development programme called Iris, which gives managers a complete picture of their management competencies and areas of improvement, as well as documenting their interactions with their team.
The company is the sponsor of Tenfold Gaming Esports Team – the world's first Esports team for underprivileged children of colour, which aims to re-engage young people with education through the accessible route of competitive computer gaming.
All managers receive awareness training so they can spot signs of stress in the workplace - and signpost those in need of assistance. Mindful activities take place across the organisation, including weekly pilates classes, reading and colouring. This forms part of the charity's commitment to enable staff to be the best they can be.
All staff attend the chief executive's monthly briefing, where those who have gone the extra mile are awarded a certificate and a token of appreciation. A STAR award is open to all employees, which is linked to the company's values and recognises those who demonstrate the organisation's vision.
All managers receive awareness training so they can spot signs of stress in the workplace - and signpost those in need of assistance. Mindful activities take place across the organisation, including weekly pilates classes, reading and colouring. This forms part of the charity's commitment to enable staff to be the best they can be.
Spencer Ogden offer a Masterclass programme, designed to develop their highest performers with a blend of learning opportunities. In addition, staff can pursue external development opportunities at the London Business Forum, alongside internal experiential learning events.
The company's working environment promotes an atmosphere of togetherness and collaboration, with astroturf, footballs, bikes for use while working, and table tennis. They also run a summer gathering in each office.
Spencer Ogden give employees the chance to go on an annual trip abroad to destinations such as Miami, Vegas and Ibiza. A target is set to attend the trip and employees are regularly updated on their figures, with lots of internal promotion about the destination.
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