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Leadership - How employees feel about the head of the organisation, senior management and the organisation's values and principles
Leadership has the biggest influence on how employees feel about the organisation.
Leaders need to create inspiring visions and provide clear direction to positively Impact the My Company factor.
When it comes to Wellbeing, no amount of free fruit or stress busting classes are going to address an imbalance. Employee Wellbeing is a by-product of the leadership and management culture.
If there’s pressure at the top of your organisation, it won’t take long to be felt throughout.
Jenny McLean, itison's sales director, rose through the ranks at lightning speed and became one of Scotland's youngest ever company directors when she was promoted - proof that age is no barrier to advancement with itison.
Jenny McLean, itison's sales director, rose through the ranks at lightning speed and became one of Scotland's youngest ever company directors when she was promoted - proof that age is no barrier to advancement with itison.
Since 2014, itison have raised more than £1 million for homeless charity Social Bite, which provides hot meals and employment opportunities for the homeless. itison also supported the charity's Sleep in the Park initiative for the second year running.
Inspired Outsourcing have raised more than £35,000 for various charity partners through a number of self-organised events and initiatives including collecting money at local shopping centres, sponsored walks, zip wire challenges and baking competitions.
Inspired Outsourcing have raised more than £35,000 for various charity partners through a number of self-organised events and initiatives including collecting money at local shopping centres, sponsored walks, zip wire challenges and baking competitions.
Inspired Outsourcing regularly introduce incentives that encourage good performance, attendance and dedication. The organisation recently launched the Inspired Awards to reward outstanding work and demonstrate the brand's commitment to staff.
The senior management team cooked a staff BBQ in the summer in the grounds of the hospice, and every member of the leadership team volunteered their time at the annual summer fair and at fundraising events. The CEO engages with everyone daily and eats in the staff kitchen.
The Haven House 2020 Vision is visible on the website and part of the recruitment process. A competency framework links into the organisation's core values and forms part of the appraisal process.
Haven House are keen to reduce one-time-only plastics. All staff get a water bottle and one-time-only plastic cups are minimised. Green initiatives include an instant boiling water tap, recycling toner cartridges and sensor lights. The garden is planted to attract bees.
The company has invested in building a learning and development team that offers cutting-edge training for employees at all stages of their career with Harnham. This includes gamified and action-based learning, alongside regular performance reviews.
Their management development programme caters for new managers and seasoned leaders alike, and includes a variety of programmes that provide managers with everything they need to succeed in their role.
The company has invested in building a learning and development team that offers cutting-edge training for employees at all stages of their career with Harnham. This includes gamified and action-based learning, alongside regular performance reviews.
The ‘Playbook' shares the company's mission and values and is at the heart of all communication, with every person having their own copy. Elements of the Playbook are always visible around the organisation on television screens, posters and laptops.
Their most recent team development session involved setting up four teams of approximately six cross-functional managers per team. Their challenge was to set up inclusive social extracurricular clubs for the organisation, with a budget of £10,000.
Their most recent team development session involved setting up four teams of approximately six cross-functional managers per team. Their challenge was to set up inclusive social extracurricular clubs for the organisation, with a budget of £10,000.
Every day, 619 children and young people arrive at GOSH. Core principles of the charity are: respect, enterprising, collaborative, accountable and passionate. Staff can visit the hospital to see the mission in action and volunteer. Employees are also asked during appraisals how they have lived these values.
Every day, 619 children and young people arrive at GOSH. Core principles of the charity are: respect, enterprising, collaborative, accountable and passionate. Staff can visit the hospital to see the mission in action and volunteer. Employees are also asked during appraisals how they have lived these values.
HR and managers complete a ‘training needs analysis' for each individual. Where staff express interest in opportunities beyond their team, the charity seeks out roles in projects, cross-charity groups and secondments for them. What's more, 30% of all roles last year were filled internally.
In the past year, the company has been pushing to make their office even more environmentally friendly. They were already largely paperless, but they have now also replaced their disposable plastic catering equipment with paper and continue to seek ways to do more.
While Ciaron Dunne relies on his managers to run each team, he remains available to all staff as much as possible, as he's interested in what they're working on. Any member of staff can book a meeting in with him.
Genie Ventures strongly feel easing workplace stress starts from the top, so have made a conscious decision to avoid a culture of long hours. The only people who work late are those whose lifestyles are better suited by this arrangement.
Each year, Eden Brown create a company incentive for employees to own equity within the bigger business by reaching set targets. Awarded amounts range from £2,000 to £20,000, and they have gifted £250,000 so far.
As part of their positive workplace initiative, they offer all employees the chance to be a member of the nearby gym, encouraging them to take advantage of exercising by providing a 75-minute lunch break. Filtered water, tea, coffee and squash are also provided for free.
Their Management Academy Programme is an intensive three-day training course that teaches the fundamentals of being a manager. The key elements of training are motivating, mentoring and coaching a team and how to attract, engage and retain good people.
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.
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