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What are companies doing with regards to 'Leadership'

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What effect will focus on the 'Leadership' factor have?

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.

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Manufacturing

Totalkare

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The MyMediCash app provides participating employees with access to gym discounts. In contrast, employees based at Totalkare's Kingswinford offices can use the on-site gym and shower facilities free of charge. The organisation also has an employee assistance programme called help@hand which provides employees free access to mental health and other wellbeing support.
To improve its processes and working practices between teams the organisation uses RULE: Relationships – Understanding its customers and suppliers; Understanding - Mapping results to understand processes and where each person and function sits within it; Lean - Maximizing value and reducing waste and inefficiencies; Efficiency - measuring efficiencies made from the process
The CEO delivers face-to-face quarterly briefs to all employees to communicate how the business is performing against KPIs, the reasons behind that performance, and plans for the year ahead. Each quarter, all managers attend monthly departmental meetings of all other departments. This provides managers with the information to relay to their teams as appropriate.
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Charity's

Homeless Link

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Homeless Link prioritises the wellbeing of its employees, recognising the importance of work-life balance and providing a supportive environment for its diverse workforce of around 100 people, either working from home or from central London offices.
The leadership at Homeless Link is driven by ambition, boldness, and a commitment to equity and justice, which inspires confidence and integrity throughout the organisation and aligns employees with its mission to end homelessness.
Homeless Link’s StreetLink service empowers individuals to connect people sleeping on the streets with necessary services, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to putting resources back into society and addressing homelessness directly.
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Not For Profit Body's

UK Coaching

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UK Coaching's 'Team Time Out' days and 'WeConnect Monthly Update' encourage team spirit and a sense of belonging. These initiatives break down silos and allow for fun, informal interaction across all departments.
The leadership at UK Coaching is actively involved in aligning the organisation's work with its values, ensuring that strategic goals are met. They also actively communicate with their teams through initiatives like the 'WeConnect Monthly Update'.
UK Coaching demonstrates social responsibility by encouraging staff to volunteer for charities and establishing a dedicated recycling and ESG group. This shows a commitment to giving back to society beyond profit motives.
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Technology

Transparity

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The Winning From Anywhere® model supports work-life balance, allowing employees to work flexibly, which positively impacts their wellbeing.
Transparity’s leadership consistently communicates organisational health metrics and reinforces the value of each employee's role in the company's success.
Transparity's social responsibility is evident through initiatives like tree planting with The Woodland Trust and participating in charitable activities such as Boycott your Bed for Action for Children.
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Technology

Sumo Group

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Through its social learning platform, Dojo, Sumo Group has created virtual meet ups for it people in different department and offices, including studio wide quizzes, virtual coffee breaks, virtual pubs as well as social activities such as yoga and Dungeon & Dragons games.
Senior managers at Sumo Group embody the company's values and principles, actively participating in diversity and inclusivity initiatives, and taking the same training as their teams. Their actions demonstrate the pillars of Family, Security, Trust, and Collaboration that the company stands on.
Sumo Group’s Charities Committee enables its people to shape how the Company chooses and interacts with charities. The organisation has two nominated charity partners – Solving Kids’ Cancer UK and SpecialEffect – and has put over £150,000 towards charitable activities. This includes employees personal fundraising efforts across 37 different events and activities.
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Housing Associations

Saffron Housing Trust

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Saffron Housing Trust fosters team building and collaboration by encourage employees to work together to help create its Inspirational Strategy. The organisation also arranges regular social functions to help strengthen team relationships such as its Quiz and Chips events.
Strategic objectives are shared with employees under three areas – Inspiring Trust, Inspiring Organisation, and Inspiring Community – these are also aligned to the company values. Colleague’s views and perspectives are important to the Trust and employees are encouraged to provide feedback through the Staff Forum.
All employees have one paid day annually to volunteer for a local charity or community project of their choice. Colleagues partner with local charities to choose from a range of volunteering opportunities, from environmental clean-ups to skill-based support. Teams are also encouraged to volunteer together to build relationships while making a collective impact.
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Business Services

ramsac

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With the Academy programme, 15-month apprenticeship schemes, and personal development leave, ramsac supports continuous professional growth, offering employees opportunities to enhance their skills and advance their careers.
Through initiatives like the Wellbeing & Environment Champions and mental health first aiders, ramsac prioritises employee wellbeing, encouraging open discussions about stress and mental health.
The leadership team at ramsac is driven to make people-centric decisions, with open communication facilitated through regular video briefings from the MD and strategic involvement in planning.
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Not For Profit Body's

NHS Business Services Authority

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NHS Business Services Authority prioritises employee wellbeing through initiatives like the ‘WeCARE cafes’, regular yoga and Pilates sessions and a dedicated wellbeing App. It also offers annual flu vaccinations and a comprehensive wellbeing support system.
NHS Business Services Authority's leadership is highly visible and proactive. The CEO pens a fortnightly blog and holds regular Q&A sessions to foster transparency and engagement. The Leadership Team supports the organisational values and principles, linking them clearly to the strategy.
The organisation is committed to social impact. It aims to deliver 50,000 hours of volunteering by 2029 and has established relationships with organisations like ‘Urban Green’ and ‘The People’s Kitchen’, truly putting back into society.
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Law

Frettens Solicitors

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Frettens Solicitors offers a fair deal to its employees through annual salary reviews, performance-related bonuses, and a generous benefits package. This ensures that employees feel fairly rewarded for their work.
Frettens Solicitors emphasises the wellbeing of its staff by promoting flexible working hours and work from home options. The organisation also provides private health insurance and a cash back healthcare plan to support its employees' mental and physical health.
The leadership at Frettens Solicitors is visible, approachable and committed to the firm’s strategic goals. Regular strategy briefings and meetings with the Managing Partner ensure that the firm's direction and performance are clearly communicated and understood.
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Financial Services

Airwallex

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Airwallex conducts performance reviews every six months to ensure fair and appropriate recognition and rewards for its employees. This includes promotions, compensation changes, bonuses, and equity.
Airwallex has a comprehensive wellbeing strategy, integrated into daily work life. Initiatives such as wellbeing weeks, a calendar of regular events, and access to counselling and coaching services, ensure that the wellbeing of employees is a top priority.
Airwallex's leadership team is engaged and hands-on, maintaining a strong connection with the ground-level operations. Their commitment to prioritising customers and crafting long-lasting solutions sets a positive example for the entire organisation.
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