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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.
Steve Varley likes to engage directly with employees. Neither he nor his team sit in offices; their desks are in an open-plan space with everyone else. They rotate their meetings between sites across the UK to meet with different offices.
EY Badges, introduced in November 2017, are the first digital badges to be offered globally. They provide on-demand access to learning content that will help employees to develop future-focused skills and provide experiences that can shape their careers.
EY Badges, introduced in November 2017, are the first digital badges to be offered globally. They provide on-demand access to learning content that will help employees to develop future-focused skills and provide experiences that can shape their careers.
Performance is measured through individual objectives and KPIs, plus delivery of work against company values. Objectives are formally monitored at least twice a year. There's an ‘output-driven' approach to managing performance and staff can choose how and when they deliver these within their role.
Performance is measured through individual objectives and KPIs, plus delivery of work against company values. Objectives are formally monitored at least twice a year. There's an ‘output-driven' approach to managing performance and staff can choose how and when they deliver these within their role.
Performance is measured through individual objectives and KPIs, plus delivery of work against company values. Objectives are formally monitored at least twice a year. There's an ‘output-driven' approach to managing performance and staff can choose how and when they deliver these within their role.
A number of line managers have embarked on developing themselves with the Institute of Learning and Management. These qualifications have proven to be extremely popular as participants can apply all they learn to their day-to-day role as people managers.
A number of line managers have embarked on developing themselves with the Institute of Learning and Management. These qualifications have proven to be extremely popular as participants can apply all they learn to their day-to-day role as people managers.
A number of line managers have embarked on developing themselves with the Institute of Learning and Management. These qualifications have proven to be extremely popular as participants can apply all they learn to their day-to-day role as people managers.
For staff they have an employee support line, which is a free and confidential 24 hour, 365 days a year, telephone service offering staff and their direct family members support on stress at both work and at home.
For staff they have an employee support line, which is a free and confidential 24 hour, 365 days a year, telephone service offering staff and their direct family members support on stress at both work and at home.
Their annual 'Star Awards' aim to highlight exceptional performances where teams or individuals have 'gone the extra mile' and been a shining emblem of one of the council's shared values. The Star Awards take place at the Mayor's Christmas drinks event in December.
Each year, DLL pledge a number of volunteering hours to work with various initiatives in the local community. They also regularly donate to local food banks and hold events to teach students from nearby schools interview techniques and skills.
Managers are put through a two-part programme called “Learning to Lead”. This prepares them to lead through coaching and helps them understand their teams. The programme takes place over five days and includes 360-degree feedback, MBTI and coaching skills.
Each year, DLL pledge a number of volunteering hours to work with various initiatives in the local community. They also regularly donate to local food banks and hold events to teach students from nearby schools interview techniques and skills.
Direct Line need their managers to stretch themselves, perform to the best of their ability and continuously improve. Their straightforward and less bureaucratic approach to managing performance and development is based on two-way communication between management and employees.
Their CONNECT programme, set up in 2014 and delivered to more than 5,000 employees, allows fresh thinking and better conversations to take place at work in order to deliver an improved experience to customers and bolster communication with each other.
Direct Line need their managers to stretch themselves, perform to the best of their ability and continuously improve. Their straightforward and less bureaucratic approach to managing performance and development is based on two-way communication between management and employees.
Their One Million Futures strategy aims to help a million people get to where they want to be by 2021, whether it's the classroom, workplace or boardroom. So far, they have contributed more than £10 million and have supported more than 480,000 futures.
Deloitte University, a global network of seven world-class regional campuses, delivers cutting-edge learning to develop the current and next generation of Deloitte business leaders. The curriculum ensures that learning is an integral part of their workplace.
David regularly shares his experiences with many of the country's business leaders, as well as senior people from the political, regulatory and not-for-profit spheres via blog posts. In 2018, he and his family were on the Deloitte London Pride bus dancing with their GLOBE network colleagues.
In 2018, the company sponsored the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT), holding various fundraising activities to raise money for the charity. Activities included taking part in a Tough Mudder race, holding a sponsored walk and organising a cake sale.
All managers that attend leadership training have a follow-up meeting to agree a development plan with their line manager. This is reviewed alongside their objectives from their annual review to ensure they are on track and working towards the same vision.
In 2018, the company sponsored the Essex & Herts Air Ambulance Trust (EHAAT), holding various fundraising activities to raise money for the charity. Activities included taking part in a Tough Mudder race, holding a sponsored walk and organising a cake sale.
Last year, Dalcour Maclaren chose the Alzheimer's Association for their annual charity fundraising programme, raising more than £27,000. All employees were given the option to take half a day off work to volunteer in their local communities.
The company introduced a flexible working policy in response to employee feedback. This has been a very popular addition to their working practices, as it is helpful for staff with external domestic commitments, such as children and pets.
Last year, Dalcour Maclaren chose the Alzheimer's Association for their annual charity fundraising programme, raising more than £27,000. All employees were given the option to take half a day off work to volunteer in their local communities.
As a founding member of Legalign Global, an alliance of four multinational law firms, employees are given access to development opportunities via talent swaps. To date, swaps have been completed in Germany and Australia.
As a founding member of Legalign Global, an alliance of four multinational law firms, employees are given access to development opportunities via talent swaps. To date, swaps have been completed in Germany and Australia.
The firm shares money management and pension information with employees to support their financial wellbeing. This includes toolkits, one-to-one meetings and a visit from the Pension Awareness Bus. These efforts resulted in the company being recognised as a finalist in the Employee Benefits Awards.
Conversant promote sports, fitness and wellbeing by subsidising a football and tag rugby team, as well as offering yoga onsite. With a gym next door, the company contributes towards employees' membership so staff can use the facilities.
Conversant promote sports, fitness and wellbeing by subsidising a football and tag rugby team, as well as offering yoga onsite. With a gym next door, the company contributes towards employees' membership so staff can use the facilities.
Conversant promote sports, fitness and wellbeing by subsidising a football and tag rugby team, as well as offering yoga onsite. With a gym next door, the company contributes towards employees' membership so staff can use the facilities.
Their focus is on their communities, and colleagues have been involved in the development of allotments, vegetable growing schemes, wild-life gardens and Britain in Bloom. They also launched their Cleaner Greener project with the aim of promoting wellbeing and healthy living for residents.
Their focus is on their communities, and colleagues have been involved in the development of allotments, vegetable growing schemes, wild-life gardens and Britain in Bloom. They also launched their Cleaner Greener project with the aim of promoting wellbeing and healthy living for residents.
Their approach to improving team interaction and communication is to offer a wide range of opportunities, projects and teams that colleagues from across the organisation can get involved in. One example is Gateway Voice, which is their new employee forum to discuss employee-related matters.
Rather than put everyone through the same training, Cogeco Peer 1 takes a catalogue approach to address areas where an individual needs to develop. The company also focuses on providing new and potential managers with the help they need to make the transition.
All employees are empowered to make recommendations at any time. If an idea is developed and put into action, the employee will often be part of the team to implement this. A monthly “Captain's Table” lunch provides 10 employees with a confidential, open forum in which to speak with the General Manager.
All employees are empowered to make recommendations at any time. If an idea is developed and put into action, the employee will often be part of the team to implement this. A monthly “Captain's Table” lunch provides 10 employees with a confidential, open forum in which to speak with the General Manager.
Clearcast run a CSR programme called ‘Clearcast for Better', and, among other initiatives, they have partnered with Haverstock School in Camden, from whom they take on two interns each year as part of the Career Academy programme.
Clearcast run a CSR programme called ‘Clearcast for Better', and, among other initiatives, they have partnered with Haverstock School in Camden, from whom they take on two interns each year as part of the Career Academy programme.
Clearcast are dedicated to creating a working environment that proactively supports staff who may become stressed and make it easier for staff to tell their manager if they are experiencing stress at the earliest opportunity, so this can be discussed, and an action plan put into place.
Chattertons raise money for their charity of the year through a variety of means. For example, some members of the team took part in the Viking Way Challenge in Lincolnshire, while others have supported local schools with their careers days.
Chattertons raise money for their charity of the year through a variety of means. For example, some members of the team took part in the Viking Way Challenge in Lincolnshire, while others have supported local schools with their careers days.
Chattertons raise money for their charity of the year through a variety of means. For example, some members of the team took part in the Viking Way Challenge in Lincolnshire, while others have supported local schools with their careers days.
With employees commuting from as far as Huddersfield and Halifax, at peak times it can cause horrendous issues getting to work. Staff have the opportunity to work flexibly to avoid congestion, which has had a really positive impact on wellbeing.
The company support employees in all areas of their professional and personal development by providing an intensive and structured programme that covers all facets of the advice process. This includes sales/service initiatives, client-facing soft skills, technical knowledge and business quality.
With the independent financial sector being extremely competitive, advisers are given the option of choosing which contract they prefer to work under based on their individual circumstances. Options include the ‘Employed Contract' and the ‘Variable Contract'.
Over the last 12 months, CCFS have rewarded employees for their efforts by providing food to celebrate key business achievements. At Christmas they provided a bottle of wine and a personalised company annual of 2018 for all staff, as well as a fully funded annual Christmas party.
Over the last 12 months, CCFS have rewarded employees for their efforts by providing food to celebrate key business achievements. At Christmas they provided a bottle of wine and a personalised company annual of 2018 for all staff, as well as a fully funded annual Christmas party.
The company aims to make a positive contribution to the community by bringing jobs to local people, supporting and encouraging employees to become involved in community activities and events, and identifying a local charitable cause to support each year.
Chairman James Ackrill hands out awards and personally recognises achievement - he recently visited every site across the business with his senior management team and personally handed out awards and cakes to the winners of the monthly recognition scheme.
The company has supported their chosen charity - Reconnected - in a number of amazing ways. Firstly, they donated a van, which was kitted out for a street homeless feeding programme, before paying for the refurbishment of the kitchen at Reconnected City Hub.
The company has supported their chosen charity - Reconnected - in a number of amazing ways. Firstly, they donated a van, which was kitted out for a street homeless feeding programme, before paying for the refurbishment of the kitchen at Reconnected City Hub.
Leader James interacts and engages with staff in many ways, including arranging and leading birthday singalongs in the office, involving team members in a range of exciting projects, joining the team for lunch in the kitchen area and also playing table football with different members of staff.
There is an on-site gym, which employees can use during their breaks, while the company also invests in team building events and other fun events in the workplace that help build great employee relationships.
Leader James interacts and engages with staff in many ways, including arranging and leading birthday singalongs in the office, involving team members in a range of exciting projects, joining the team for lunch in the kitchen area and also playing table football with different members of staff.
Anthony Duerden, their Chief Executive Officer, can often be seen across their sites chatting to staff about what they're doing and getting to know them. He meets all new staff on a one-to-one basis and undertakes six and 12-month listening groups with staff.
To assist with personal growth, they developed the ‘Leader's Journey', a bespoke seven-part accredited course that teaches managers how to lead through values, develop their staff to perform at their best, and develop and grow as individuals both professionally and personally.
As part of their environmental initiatives, they are involved in an ongoing programme to install thermal insulation into a large number of our properties, helping customers to reduce heating costs.They also installed a more energy efficient air conditioning system in their head office.
BWB are an industry leader in employee development, having received multiple awards for their learning programmes and overall approach to training. Over one-third of their people have now benefited from one of their Academy programmes - Bronze, Silver or Gold.
Chief Executive Steve Wooler runs an 'Ask Steve' email inbox, which he uses to respond personally to employees' questions. He also records and shares videos that enable him to give short, fun, more personal messages to the business.
BWB are an industry leader in employee development, having received multiple awards for their learning programmes and overall approach to training. Over one-third of their people have now benefited from one of their Academy programmes - Bronze, Silver or Gold.
There has been over 1,500 hours of training completed at Buckles, which includes both technical and non-technical elements. Several staff are being supported on professional courses such as Prince 2, ITEL, and GDPR, as well as CILEX and professional skills courses for lawyers.
There has been over 1,500 hours of training completed at Buckles, which includes both technical and non-technical elements. Several staff are being supported on professional courses such as Prince 2, ITEL, and GDPR, as well as CILEX and professional skills courses for lawyers.
There has been over 1,500 hours of training completed at Buckles, which includes both technical and non-technical elements. Several staff are being supported on professional courses such as Prince 2, ITEL, and GDPR, as well as CILEX and professional skills courses for lawyers.
They promoted World Mental Health day by arranging a lunchtime event for staff to walk or run one mile with colleagues. This time was used to break down the stigma of talking about mental health, which was spread on social media with the hashtag ‘runandtalk'.
They have a ‘Salary Stretch' page on the intranet that brings together all benefits staff can take advantage of in one place. These benefits include salary sacrifice schemes, mobile phone discounts, physiotherapy, discounted gym membership, buying/selling annual leave and discounted childcare
They have a ‘Salary Stretch' page on the intranet that brings together all benefits staff can take advantage of in one place. These benefits include salary sacrifice schemes, mobile phone discounts, physiotherapy, discounted gym membership, buying/selling annual leave and discounted childcare
All staff have one day per month use for volunteer work, such as painting fences, clearing gardens, school reading projects, retirement party or working at the Re-Use centre. Staff also deliver Christmas hampers to tenants and donate toys to charities.
The Hive (their intranet) is the key mode of interaction for staff as well as The Buzz magazine - launched September 2016, it allows employees to write blogs, 'like' and comments on other posts, award points and have team discussions.
They run workshops for all junior and middle managers. Modules include appraisal, recruitment, absence management, personal effectiveness, coaching, budgeting and forecasting. In addition, the workshops cover influencing skills, leading teams through change, business writing skills, managing the probationary period.
BMJ have a STAR award system where any employee can nominate another employee for going above and beyond. Awards are worth £150, £100 or £50 for individuals and £35 per team member for nominated teams.
This year the company continued with the summer working hours scheme, which meant that staff can work additional hours during their working week to earn an extra half day off a week, or an extra full day off every two weeks.
BMJ have a STAR award system where any employee can nominate another employee for going above and beyond. Awards are worth £150, £100 or £50 for individuals and £35 per team member for nominated teams.
The company operates a Pleasure Point scheme as a way of rewarding and recognising employees for their efforts and commitment. Employees are awarded points that can be exchanged for experience days or vouchers. There is also a monthly prize draw where employees are selected at random and awarded Pleasure Points up to a maximum value of £100.
Community plays an integral part of the company's CSR strategy, and their Big Yellow Foundation works with charity partners supporting vulnerable people, such as ex-offenders, refugees, ex-service personnel and people living with disabilities to find employment and create a better future for themselves.
Community plays an integral part of the company's CSR strategy, and their Big Yellow Foundation works with charity partners supporting vulnerable people, such as ex-offenders, refugees, ex-service personnel and people living with disabilities to find employment and create a better future for themselves.
As the company is founded and run by three friends, people are at the heart of the business and one of their goals is to provide as much opportunity to progress within the company as possible, whatever the employee's background might be.
Wellbeing is an important focus of monthly one to-one conversations with line managers, in which staff can talk about management and personal issues, as well as working relationships and workload.
Wellbeing is an important focus of monthly one to-one conversations with line managers, in which staff can talk about management and personal issues, as well as working relationships and workload.
As an Investors in People Gold business, the company believes supporting its employees is of utmost importance. Banyards offer a formal senior management leadership training course, regular appraisals, role-specific training, HR training and more, to make sure staff are able to develop as much as possible.
As an Investors in People Gold business, the company believes supporting its employees is of utmost importance. Banyards offer a formal senior management leadership training course, regular appraisals, role-specific training, HR training and more, to make sure staff are able to develop as much as possible.
Banyards offer employees the chance to take up to two working days of special paid leave each year for community volunteering. They also run an employees' charity, voted for by members of staff every year - this year they've supported the Christie Hospital in Manchester.
A proportion of their profits is given to their Charitable Trust, which helps those within the construction industry who fall on hard times. The trust aims to provide financial help for people in times of need, this includes grants towards education, training and retraining.
They offer a three-part management development programme, which was designed with employee feedback in mind. The programme supports the needs of managers at different points of their managerial career. Topics include: manager attributes, developing the right mindset, and building relationships.
They have recently introduced 'better with money' financial wellbeing sessions to help employees with their financial worries. These sessions cover a range of topics from preparing for retirement, to getting a foot on the property ladder and general money management.
Auto Trader have a dedicated team of colleagues from across the business who are driving the ‘Make a Difference' strategy, while the Auto Trader Community Fund donated over £60,000 in 2018 to community groups and grassroots projects.
Auto Trader have a dedicated team of colleagues from across the business who are driving the ‘Make a Difference' strategy, while the Auto Trader Community Fund donated over £60,000 in 2018 to community groups and grassroots projects.
Auto Trader have a dedicated team of colleagues from across the business who are driving the ‘Make a Difference' strategy, while the Auto Trader Community Fund donated over £60,000 in 2018 to community groups and grassroots projects.
The company operates a range of wellbeing initiatives, including monthly massages, a cycle-to-work scheme, free first aid sessions and a charity tuck shop. Staff are also encouraged to sign up to sports events, such as the local half marathon, to raise money for the organisation's charity.
The company operates a range of wellbeing initiatives, including monthly massages, a cycle-to-work scheme, free first aid sessions and a charity tuck shop. Staff are also encouraged to sign up to sports events, such as the local half marathon, to raise money for the organisation's charity.
The Management Development Programme is an internal development course that aims to support and enhance the ability of colleagues to apply multi-disciplinary knowledge and competencies in innovative ways, and manage people, tasks and the organisation.
Arsenal Football Club have a natural connection with their communities. It is through this unique platform that the community arm of the club, Arsenal in the Community (AITC), has been able to meaningfully engage with over six million participants during the past three decades.
Arsenal Football Club have a natural connection with their communities. It is through this unique platform that the community arm of the club, Arsenal in the Community (AITC), has been able to meaningfully engage with over six million participants during the past three decades.
Employees receive two season tickets each, and additional tickets to cup finals to share the success of the club with the staff. They also run a range of different bonus schemes in different areas of the club, depending on the employee's role.
The firm has an ambitious 2020 G.I.F.T (Grow, Invest, Fulfil, Triple) vision and their underpinning business plan reflects the company's substantial expansion objectives across key business areas.
The Amoria Bond Charitable Trust (ABCT) is a registered charity embodying the company's cultural ethos of 'giving back'. Recent initiatives undertaken by the charity include building 100 homes in Peru and a donation and fundraising effort to stock and furnish a library for a local primary school.
The Amoria Bond Charitable Trust (ABCT) is a registered charity embodying the company's cultural ethos of 'giving back'. Recent initiatives undertaken by the charity include building 100 homes in Peru and a donation and fundraising effort to stock and furnish a library for a local primary school.
Rewards for individuals are tailored to what that individual would like, for example, holiday or shopping vouchers, gig tickets, and so on. Team and individual rewards include fully paid weekends away to luxury properties owned by the business in Cornwall, France and Holland.
Amigo regularly run manager development programmes, but all managers have access to support, whether they have been through a manager development programme or not. As their office is on one site, over one floor, job shadowing is easy to arrange and most managers will have regular communication with other teams.
Employees receive free tickets to a number of summer festivals, including Bestival, Camp Bestival and Common People. The business provides tents for attendees, arranges VIP camping areas and constructs and puts down the tents on behalf of the employees.
Of late, the bank have worked hard to increase engagement with employee benefits, particularly pensions and private medical insurance. For example, they have moved to a new platform which allows staff to manage their own pension pots, giving them better visibility of their retirement provision.
Alpha Bank are very supportive of staff working the hours they are contracted - and no longer. They also have a policy that staff shouldn't eat lunch at their desks, as they feel it's important that everyone takes a break from their desks.
Of late, the bank have worked hard to increase engagement with employee benefits, particularly pensions and private medical insurance. For example, they have moved to a new platform which allows staff to manage their own pension pots, giving them better visibility of their retirement provision.
ATS have a recognition system in place to recognise the values demonstrated by their employees. The senior leadership team drives this initiative, ensuring that they go out of their way to find people doing good things within the business.
ATS support their managers in a number of ways, such as with the provision of one-to-one coaching, group discussions, and frequent training. In addition, the company runs an annual employee engagement survey, as well as a weekly employee ‘pulse' survey.
ATS support their managers in a number of ways, such as with the provision of one-to-one coaching, group discussions, and frequent training. In addition, the company runs an annual employee engagement survey, as well as a weekly employee ‘pulse' survey.
Accenture's Truly Human movement aims to help employees feel they can be their best selves, both personally and professionally, taking into account the pressures of daily life. Truly Human workshops consist of a wide range of activities focusing on the body, mind, heart and soul.
With their Skills to Succeed programme, Accenture are committed to helping 3 million people in the world build the skills they need to get a job or start a business by 2020. Since 2010, local initiatives have provided training and support to more than 137,000 young people in the UK.
With their Skills to Succeed programme, Accenture are committed to helping 3 million people in the world build the skills they need to get a job or start a business by 2020. Since 2010, local initiatives have provided training and support to more than 137,000 young people in the UK.
2simple are committed to all social responsibility issues and have raised upwards of £100,000 for charity - £15,000 was raised in the past 12 months alone. One example of their work includes printing a book from which 100% of all money generated was donated to good causes.
2simple are committed to all social responsibility issues and have raised upwards of £100,000 for charity - £15,000 was raised in the past 12 months alone. One example of their work includes printing a book from which 100% of all money generated was donated to good causes.
2simple have recently gone through a leadership change, which has required many open, honest and productive meetings with all employees both on a personal basis and company-wide. The organisation is confident everyone now has a strong understanding of the vision and objectives of the company.
Last year, WRAP's summer staff conference took place at Oxford Town Hall. The theme was to celebrate team working and interdependence. Bonita Norris, the youngest female to summit Everest, spoke to the WRAP team about her experiences and the importance of teamwork.
At the 2017 summer conference, employees were invited to send in a photo with a team that they had worked with in the past year. The winning team, selected by Julie Hill (Chair of WRAP) and Marcus Gover (CEO), won a paid team lunch.
At the 2017 summer conference, employees were invited to send in a photo with a team that they had worked with in the past year. The winning team, selected by Julie Hill (Chair of WRAP) and Marcus Gover (CEO), won a paid team lunch.
Once a year, Worldpay organises a journey for high-potential employees throughout the business. Participants are told what to pack but do not know where they will be going. The journey in 2017 was to Sardinia.
Once a year, Worldpay organises a journey for high-potential employees throughout the business. Participants are told what to pack but do not know where they will be going. The journey in 2017 was to Sardinia.
Once a year, Worldpay organises a journey for high-potential employees throughout the business. Participants are told what to pack but do not know where they will be going. The journey in 2017 was to Sardinia.
They offer reduced working hours for 13 weeks when mums return to work, and managers are encouraged to work with their staff to see what arrangements work best for them. They also offer five days maternity support in the lead up to the birth.
They offer reduced working hours for 13 weeks when mums return to work, and managers are encouraged to work with their staff to see what arrangements work best for them. They also offer five days maternity support in the lead up to the birth.
One of their biggest successes in 2017 was their annual staff volunteering project. More than 100 members of staff – from the senior directors to bricklayers - took part, helping to transform a derelict piece of land into a community allotment.
There are a number of schemes intended to bring employees closer together. These include using Facebook's Workplace, quarterly meetings, informal workshops with an open Q&A session with James, and Show and Tell - an employee-led initiative giving staff the opportunity to showcase their upcoming projects.
Managers have monthly one-to-one meetings with their line manager to discuss their progress. 360-degree feedback is also used for managers on an informal basis.
There are a number of schemes intended to bring employees closer together. These include using Facebook's Workplace, quarterly meetings, informal workshops with an open Q&A session with James, and Show and Tell - an employee-led initiative giving staff the opportunity to showcase their upcoming projects.
The company operates a pay banding practice that links financial reward to demonstrated competence over time. As the skill set required by their manual workers is very specific, they bring employees in on a starting salary with the opportunity for pay progression up to 10% as they develop their skills.
The probation process for new employees includes a defined six-month objective and development plan to give new employees clarity of expectations at each review period. This also provides managers with a tool to measure performance.
The company operates a pay banding practice that links financial reward to demonstrated competence over time. As the skill set required by their manual workers is very specific, they bring employees in on a starting salary with the opportunity for pay progression up to 10% as they develop their skills.
The annual ‘Spark Life Wellness Week' provides tools to employees to promote wellbeing. This includes nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, financial wellbeing, massage and even the benefits of wild swimming.
‘Spark Labs', a cross-brand brainstorm initiative, encourages employees to support the business by offering ideas to solve a particular problem or amplify a launch. This is an opportunity for VIMN employees to interact and communicate outside of the day-to-day sphere.
The reward and recognition scheme ‘The Power of Thank You' is both a peer-to-peer and manager-led initiative. Managers are able to award two gifts of up to £50 or a day off per year, while colleagues can award personalised note cards and pass their nomination to David Lynn who awards a £50 gift card each to a chosen nominee and nominator.
The organisation has a flexible working policy that allows employees to apply for variations to their contract, for example, if they have children to care for, or sick relatives to look after; and need to adjust their working hours. They also offer a flexi-time scheme and agile working.
Helping Hands is a project set up as part of the Staff 2020 Group. The organisation allows every member of staff to invest one day per year into this initiative. Projects include: St Johns Playgroup, The Chill Out Zone, and Dene Magna School.
Helping Hands is a project set up as part of the Staff 2020 Group. The organisation allows every member of staff to invest one day per year into this initiative. Projects include: St Johns Playgroup, The Chill Out Zone, and Dene Magna School.
An annual conference is held communicating the organisation's vision, values and mission, and inspiring people to make banking better. Delegates from across the business are selected because they will benefit from the event and are best-placed to take the message back to their team.
Chief Executive Officer, Paul Pester, holds a fortnightly ‘stand up' speech to people live in the office, wherever he is. Employees are encouraged to submit questions, with Paul answering as many as he can during five minutes of the meeting.
TSB launched their Local Charity Partnership programme in 2015 to encourage branches, head office and telephony sites to engage in the local community. Working with nearly 500 charity partners, the bank has helped raise over £500,000 through fundraising.
The senior management team engage with the organisation in a number of different ways, including office walkabouts. They seek out a variety of employees and actively mentions the results that they or their teams are achieving.
Trivallis has a series of awards that employees can be nominated for. These include awards for Esteem, Solid as a Rock, Top Service, and The A Team. Anyone within the company can nominate a fellow employee.
Trivallis has a series of awards that employees can be nominated for. These include awards for Esteem, Solid as a Rock, Top Service, and The A Team. Anyone within the company can nominate a fellow employee.
In order to reward employees for their efforts, staff members are encouraged to nominate colleagues and/or teams each quarter as part of their formal recognition process. Nominations are judged against the company's values.
In 2017, the Trainline launched a quarterly pulse survey that asks all employees to provide feedback and rate their manager. By setting internal benchmarks, the company is able to identify which of their managers are on track and those who need support.
In 2017, the Trainline launched ‘Trainline Connect', an internal mentoring programme that will enable the company to develop mentors and mentees. In addition, Trainline Connect provides these mentors and mentees with a community to share best practice and understanding.
TMK is an active member of ClimateWise, the insurance industry initiative through which members aim to work together to respond to risks and opportunities of climate change. They practise sustainable claims where possible and have a representative on the ClimateWise Sustainable Claims Group.
Their aspiration is to be a ‘good company', which means being a great company to do business with and a great place to work. This is underpinned by their values of empowerment, excellence, fairness, innovation and teamwork.
TMK is an active member of ClimateWise, the insurance industry initiative through which members aim to work together to respond to risks and opportunities of climate change. They practise sustainable claims where possible and have a representative on the ClimateWise Sustainable Claims Group.
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.
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.
The company supplies free fruit to staff on weekly basis, operates a cycle-to-work scheme and considers all flexible working requests. In addition, a series of ‘Keep in Touch' days are available to staff who are on maternity leave.
The company supplies free fruit to staff on weekly basis, operates a cycle-to-work scheme and considers all flexible working requests. In addition, a series of ‘Keep in Touch' days are available to staff who are on maternity leave.
In addition to a range of charitable events, the company spent £4,000 in 2017 to help promote safer nights out with Unite Students and sponsored St Luke's Hospice's Night Strider charity walk in Sheffield, which 1,200 people attended.
Solar takes responsibility for their environmental impact seriously. It has gained the accreditation ISO14001, which is underpinned by the following 5 core principles: reduce pollution, conserve resources, conserve energy, reduce consumption and waste and protect the Earth's ecological balance.
Solar conducted their first ‘Learning at Work Week' in 2017, where staff pushed themselves out of their comfort zones and provided training sessions for colleagues on how to change a tyre, learn Cantonese, better understand personality types and more.
Solar takes responsibility for their environmental impact seriously. It has gained the accreditation ISO14001, which is underpinned by the following 5 core principles: reduce pollution, conserve resources, conserve energy, reduce consumption and waste and protect the Earth's ecological balance.
SE's strategy encourages a personal approach, they recognise working life,wellbeing, planning for the future and lifestyle. Staff are rewarded with a range of vouchers, gifts and instant recognition “Spot on” awards.
SE's strategy encourages a personal approach, they recognise working life,wellbeing, planning for the future and lifestyle. Staff are rewarded with a range of vouchers, gifts and instant recognition “Spot on” awards.
SE's wellbeing policy demonstrates their commitment to encourage a supportive environment where employees are able to seek help and advice if experiencing stress, and steps are taken to ensure the health of employees is not placed at risk through excessive workplace pressure. The company's Employee Counselling scheme gives all UK based employees access to a free, confidential counselling service, 24 hours a day (as well as face to face sessions if required). SE's Healthshield programme also gives colleagues the chance to claim money back on therapies such as massage, known to promote relaxation and reduce stress. They have a number of colleagues who are trained harassment advisors and can be contacted confidentially by anyone who feels they may be subject to harassment or bullying (in addition to support offered by line managers, HR practitioners and formal grievance processes).
As a family owned and run business, co-founder and CEO Lewis Field takes pride in treating staff as family and showing interest in them, their personal lives and their families. Lewis very much has an open door policy and welcomes ideas, innovation and suggestions from all staff.
As a family owned and run business, co-founder and CEO Lewis Field takes pride in treating staff as family and showing interest in them, their personal lives and their families. Lewis very much has an open door policy and welcomes ideas, innovation and suggestions from all staff.
As a family owned and run business, co-founder and CEO Lewis Field takes pride in treating staff as family and showing interest in them, their personal lives and their families. Lewis very much has an open door policy and welcomes ideas, innovation and suggestions from all staff.
Since 2013 all the energy Santander uses to power their offices in the mainland UK comes from renewable and carbon-neutral biomass sources. What's more, the company supports Age UK and Barnardo's, aiming to raise £3 million in total by the end of the partnership with the two charities.
‘We are Santander fortnight‘ is an annual event for colleagues in Santander to celebrate what it means to work for the organisation. During the fortnight colleagues are encouraged to take part in a range of events, such as an ‘It's a Knockout' style competition.
‘We are Santander fortnight‘ is an annual event for colleagues in Santander to celebrate what it means to work for the organisation. During the fortnight colleagues are encouraged to take part in a range of events, such as an ‘It's a Knockout' style competition.
Every year RTS Consultants arrange a company-wide event dedicated to sharing news about the company and its future, as well as having fun. In 2017, line dancing, hog roasts and bucking broncos were the order of the day, as part of their ‘Hog and Hoedown' event.
Every year RTS Consultants arrange a company-wide event dedicated to sharing news about the company and its future, as well as having fun. In 2017, line dancing, hog roasts and bucking broncos were the order of the day, as part of their ‘Hog and Hoedown' event.
Every year RTS Consultants arrange a company-wide event dedicated to sharing news about the company and its future, as well as having fun. In 2017, line dancing, hog roasts and bucking broncos were the order of the day, as part of their ‘Hog and Hoedown' event.
Teamwork is promoted through various activities, including Thursday evening film club, lunchtime eat and meet exploring different topics, free breakfasts in their cafe and 'Random Coffee Trials' whereby staff can sign up to be randomly matched with a colleague every fortnight, and they go for a coffee together.
The last engagement survey led directly to the organisation developing a people values framework and initiating leadership and management development training with the aim of bringing alive its vision and passion and strengthening the psychological contract between the organisation and staff.
The last engagement survey led directly to the organisation developing a people values framework and initiating leadership and management development training with the aim of bringing alive its vision and passion and strengthening the psychological contract between the organisation and staff.
All employees get Fitbits and they run regular competitions to motivate everyone to be more active. Employees get personal-trainer sessions once a month after work. Collaborative working and strong relationships between colleagues are supported and there's a games room.
A dedicated Career Support Manager creates development plans for individuals so they're supported in working towards career goals and ensuring they understand their contribution to ROQ. With 'ROQ bytes', colleagues share with each other new things they have learnt or experienced.
All employees get Fitbits and they run regular competitions to motivate everyone to be more active. Employees get personal-trainer sessions once a month after work. Collaborative working and strong relationships between colleagues are supported and there's a games room.
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.
Ordnance Survey's recognition scheme also has a team reward element, in which corporate support is given to their sports and social groups that vary from running and volleyball to yoga and craft.
Ordnance Survey's recognition scheme also has a team reward element, in which corporate support is given to their sports and social groups that vary from running and volleyball to yoga and craft.
Ordnance Survey's recognition scheme also has a team reward element, in which corporate support is given to their sports and social groups that vary from running and volleyball to yoga and craft.
Octopus likes to reward the exceptional. The ‘Superstar Awards', nominated by anyone from a person's manager upwards, reward at least one team or individual per month with tailored gifts based on their taste and lifestyle. There's a speech and a personal letter from their senior.
A staple programme is quarterly health and wellbeing days. Classes include yoga, reflexology, massages, mindfulness, managing stress in the workplace and spinal checks. Staff also make their own smoothies and replace cake in the kitchen with healthy snacks.
Octopus likes to reward the exceptional. The ‘Superstar Awards', nominated by anyone from a person's manager upwards, reward at least one team or individual per month with tailored gifts based on their taste and lifestyle. There's a speech and a personal letter from their senior.
In addition to having arranged some health and safety training courses, Nwes have enrolled on to an AAT course, as well as arranging telephone skills and confidence building skills for additional members of staff.
Staff are rewarded for hard work in a number of innovative ways. They are given the chance to stay in a villa for seven nights, with the opportunity to bring along family and friends at no cost. The details of the villa are on a private website that is only accessible to employees.
Members of staff have access to free external 24/7 counselling services and helplines through the company healthcare plan. Nwes encourage a good work-life balance for all staff, and regularly runs after work de-stress sessions for staff to take part in.
Novosco actively encourage fundraising for charity. The social and charity calendars list events teams can attend. They've raised money for Action Cancer, NI Children's Hospice, Marie Curie and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Senior management are committed to the company's values. They take new starters for coffee and operate an open door policy. Everyone had an input into the company values and quarterly update videos and team meetings keep employees informed about events within the business.
Novosco offer staff mindfulness sessions to learn techniques to help them to switch off and relax for 45 minutes of the working day. It's a six-week week programme provided by Novosco in conjunction with Seventh Heaven. Acupressure massages are also on offer.
All managers take part in a management development programme, which aims to ensure employees are managed fairly, consistently and given appropriate support. Managers are equipped with the skills to have engaging conversations with staff to ensure all aspects of their wellbeing are considered.
Every Christmas, the NHF hold a celebratory event that features a number of employee awards. This is an opportunity to recognise all the hard work that colleagues have done. Staff are encouraged to nominate their colleagues, and winners can receive a variety of prizes.
All managers take part in a management development programme, which aims to ensure employees are managed fairly, consistently and given appropriate support. Managers are equipped with the skills to have engaging conversations with staff to ensure all aspects of their wellbeing are considered.
Naim Audio support the local business community, partnering with a local college to encourage school leavers to consider engineering. They also partnered with local charity, Life Rocks, to convert a nuclear bunker into a space for young people to enjoy music.
Naim Audio support the local business community, partnering with a local college to encourage school leavers to consider engineering. They also partnered with local charity, Life Rocks, to convert a nuclear bunker into a space for young people to enjoy music.
The summer team building event was an 'It's a Knockout' challenge, which eight teams competed in. At the 100 Best Celebration Day, they split the company into three teams and competed across physical, mental and creative challenges.
MHS Homes raised over £15,000 for its nominated charity of the year The MS Society through running a series of events including a charity dog walk, golf day, quiz night, dragon boat race and a cake bake sale.
MHS Homes raised over £15,000 for its nominated charity of the year The MS Society through running a series of events including a charity dog walk, golf day, quiz night, dragon boat race and a cake bake sale.
Employees are rewarded with an annual performance bonus, while an ‘instant recognition' staff reward scheme sees employees nominate their colleague who has excelled at demonstrating the values of the organisation. Winners are awarded shopping vouchers and a card.
Staff are supported with coaching and mentoring both before and after they've attended management development programmes. Feedback is positive, with most staff agreeing to be part of an internal ‘coaching bank'.
Staff are supported with coaching and mentoring both before and after they've attended management development programmes. Feedback is positive, with most staff agreeing to be part of an internal ‘coaching bank'.
Staff are supported with coaching and mentoring both before and after they've attended management development programmes. Feedback is positive, with most staff agreeing to be part of an internal ‘coaching bank'.
The firm has a CSR working committee. They've introduced LED lights into stores and signed up with Eco-tricity to buy green energy for all eligible shops. They're also members of SEDEX, which shares ethical supply-chain data.
The firm has a CSR working committee. They've introduced LED lights into stores and signed up with Eco-tricity to buy green energy for all eligible shops. They're also members of SEDEX, which shares ethical supply-chain data.
The leadership team are formally measured twice a year against entrepreneurship and teamwork. They also have an initiative offering further clarity on brand priorities and culture, 'Senses and Culture', which includes detail on their three brand priorities and the key words that represent the shared values.
In 2016, the firm launched the Epic University of WoW, a comprehensive development programme equipping lawyers with the technical knowledge and business skills they need to perform at the highest level and provide excellent client service.
In 2016, the firm launched the Epic University of WoW, a comprehensive development programme equipping lawyers with the technical knowledge and business skills they need to perform at the highest level and provide excellent client service.
The company minimises its environmental impact by continually reviewing and improving energy efficiency, recycling and waste management. The firm has bees on the roof and teaches disadvantaged young people about enterprise and beekeeping.
The K-West have a long partnership with the Foodbank charity in Shepherds Bush. The company organises food collections and volunteers locally. They also work with the Masbro community centre, with offer vouchers for fundraising and work placement for their youth programmes.
The K-West have a long partnership with the Foodbank charity in Shepherds Bush. The company organises food collections and volunteers locally. They also work with the Masbro community centre, with offer vouchers for fundraising and work placement for their youth programmes.
The senior management team takes part in six management-development workshops a year, delivered by an external coach. They also get a one-hour individual session with the coach, exploring weaknesses and training needs. This has proved to be very effective.
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