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Recently, the entire Gaydon office took part in a day's volunteering at a local National Trust venue where they constructed play equipment from natural materials. All sites get involved with national fundraising activities including Children in Need, Macmillan coffee mornings and St Luke's Hospice.
CEO Nigel uses quarterly company meetings to update all staff on company developments, new initiatives and future plans. He also regularly contributes to the weekly 'Despatches' company newsletter. He makes it clear that anyone can contact him directly.
CEO Nigel uses quarterly company meetings to update all staff on company developments, new initiatives and future plans. He also regularly contributes to the weekly 'Despatches' company newsletter. He makes it clear that anyone can contact him directly.
There's a cycle-to-work scheme and Redington use black-and-white, double-sided printing. They upgrade their PCs every three years and have introduced flexible working. RedSTART is the firm's own charity dedicated to financial education.
There's a cycle-to-work scheme and Redington use black-and-white, double-sided printing. They upgrade their PCs every three years and have introduced flexible working. RedSTART is the firm's own charity dedicated to financial education.
Mitesh fosters an atmosphere of open communication. The firm keeps employees involved in decision-making. There are New-Joiner Breakfasts, one-to-one catch ups and lunches. He does floor-walks in the open-plan office and is always available for discussion.
Leaders get on-demand resources to support their management development. Content includes: Change Management, Leading Dispersed Teams and Gallup StrengthsFinder. They're delivered through online, virtual or classroom training or through articles, tools and job aids on an online portal.
RackFest celebrated a successful first half of 2017 - a mini music festival, with dancing, a hippy zone, games, live music, face-painting and free food and drinks. They also celebrated the International Systems Administrators Appreciation Day with paintballing in the firm's multi-storey car park.
Rackspace continued their certification to ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) covering most of the UK operation and installed new, more energy-efficient chiller units. The London team are moving offices, repurposing old furniture and offering surplus equipment to Rackers in exchange for a charity donation.
A training group includes members from all disciplines. They update a schedule that Quod employees have access to for any training requirements, reviewed monthly. This has improved the amount of training the company can provide as it's easier to book courses.
Quarterly bonuses are awarded to all employees based on team performance and company profit. Though these bonuses are not guaranteed and are at Directors' discretion, they are an effective reward for hard work.
Quarterly bonuses are awarded to all employees based on team performance and company profit. Though these bonuses are not guaranteed and are at Directors' discretion, they are an effective reward for hard work.
Each manager is given an induction guide prior to new starters joining with a list of introductory activites to help ease them into the department and organisation.
QA's 'Town Halls' are a well-received activity from employees where the Executive team travel across different sites to deliver company updates, talk to staff and respond to questions or comments.
QA's portfolio of training is vast and staff receive at least 3 days of training per year on any of the courses available. Employees can opt to give one of the three days to a friend or family member if they do not use their allowance.
Profile measures the performance of their managers through specific KPIs and technical and behavioural competencies reviewed quarterly, including observations of one-to-one, quality results, monthly discussions and 360-degree feedback.
Profile measures the performance of their managers through specific KPIs and technical and behavioural competencies reviewed quarterly, including observations of one-to-one, quality results, monthly discussions and 360-degree feedback.
The Morale team focuses on team morale across the company. They organise company-wide day-to-day and annual events. There's a subsidised Summer Sizzler and a fully paid Christmas party. Mr Men awards included Little Miss Brainy for one employee for passing IFA exams.
Employees are entitled to a 'birthday lie-in' or leave early. Showers are provided in the office to encourage people to cycle to work and run at lunch times. The company supports and encourages internal team sports activities like football and netball. An EAP is available to all employees.
Employees are entitled to a 'birthday lie-in' or leave early. Showers are provided in the office to encourage people to cycle to work and run at lunch times. The company supports and encourages internal team sports activities like football and netball. An EAP is available to all employees.
The office has several collaborative working spaces, standing desks and communal eating spaces to encourage informal and shared communication. Monthly Lunch and Learns information sessions are open to anyone. The team bring their lunch and subject-matter experts talk on a wide range of topics.
The CEO has a very open and collaborative management style with all employees. In the last staff survey, 91% said they have a great deal of faith in the CEO. Company updates, breakfast sessions, floor-walks and regional-office visits are regular.
During 2017, the firm joined Vision Path Education, which partners with leading employers to create inspiring and engaging programmes that help smart 14-18 year olds build their skills, learn about the world of work and connect with organisations they'd love to work for.
The CEO has a very open and collaborative management style with all employees. In the last staff survey, 91% said they have a great deal of faith in the CEO. Company updates, breakfast sessions, floor-walks and regional-office visits are regular.
Two company-wide conferences have included food and entertainment. The year-end conference was held at a cinema last year and the firm held a company-wide bowling competition. Eight random teams brought some colleagues together for the first time.
Two company-wide conferences have included food and entertainment. The year-end conference was held at a cinema last year and the firm held a company-wide bowling competition. Eight random teams brought some colleagues together for the first time.
Individuals are encouraged to reach out to their colleagues for support, with the leadership team continually offering support and guidance through their daily and designated interactions with individuals. The HR Manager has regular one-to-one sessions with colleagues.
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