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In Tobermore's mission statement, they recognise that their staff are their most important asset and, as a result, the management team meet monthly to discuss succession planning, talent planning and further training and development of staff.
In Tobermore's mission statement, they recognise that their staff are their most important asset and, as a result, the management team meet monthly to discuss succession planning, talent planning and further training and development of staff.
Due to large external sales teams, they introduced regular regional team meetings and encouraged three types of sales executives - commercial, merchant and specification - to communicate more regularly and so support one another. This has helped motivate and encourage team work.
Through JACK, (the company's new intranet, the name standing for Just Ask: Communication and Knowledge), they will launch a light-hearted recognition scheme that allows everyone to allocate points to their colleagues for ‘going the extra mile'.
In 2016 they introduced Fika, a Swedish concept, when people take a break from work in order to get together informally over coffee. These cross-team sessions offer time for personal and professional chat. Fika is status free and very levelling.
In 2016 they introduced Fika, a Swedish concept, when people take a break from work in order to get together informally over coffee. These cross-team sessions offer time for personal and professional chat. Fika is status free and very levelling.
CEO Daniel meets all new starters for a coffee. He feels this is very important part of the induction process and finds real value in finding out what particularly interests each new employee. He also attends staff events when he is in the office.
Their HR Director runs a selection of short management training sessions on topics such as managing performance, recruitment, reward and recognition and delegation. They also run external courses in delegation, management theory and practice.
CEO Daniel meets all new starters for a coffee. He feels this is very important part of the induction process and finds real value in finding out what particularly interests each new employee. He also attends staff events when he is in the office.
Teams are encouraged to head out of the office on retreat days, spending time with their colleagues outside of the workplace, to do something different. Previous venues range from art galleries to a remote location with no phone or internet access.
Coaching is provided for managers to receive practical help on day-to-day issues, while mentoring offers support and direction when they are dealing with broader concerns, as well as personal issues that managers and team members might need support with.
Coaching is provided for managers to receive practical help on day-to-day issues, while mentoring offers support and direction when they are dealing with broader concerns, as well as personal issues that managers and team members might need support with.
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.
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