What are companies doing with regards to 'Leadership'

What affect 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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Quick Release

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Quick Release offers a fair and supportive environment through its bi-annual feedback cycles which are tied to the salary review process. The company’s focus on equality and diversity during these reviews ensures fairness and recognition of individual contributions.
The company's 'Wellbeing Allowance', 'flex days', and understanding approach to mental health illnesses underscore its commitment to employee wellbeing. These initiatives aid in balancing work and personal life, positively impacting employee health and performance.
Quick Release’s leadership is visible and approachable, starting from the ‘bootcamp’ induction modules led by senior leaders. The leadership's alignment to the company’s values and the opportunity for employees to provide feedback creates a transparent and engaging environment.
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SCAPE

SCAPE’s three-year Learning & Development Strategy and Framework provides a holistic approach to development, considering people practice, digital transformation, business knowledge and technical development. It launched the L&D framework as part of Learning at Work week providing specific learning experiences to highlight each area of the framework.
SCAPE's Senior Leadership Team is committed to maintaining a small business culture, despite significant growth. The Group Chief Executive operates using an open-door policy, fostering good communication and engagement across the business. The Senior Leadership Team further participates in breakfast briefings and employee conferences to promote transparency and inclusivity.
The organisation aims to ‘develop confident, capable, and effective people managers’ through its Aspiring Managers programme. The offer provides a variety of input whether this be tailored e-learning/virtual management competency learning, access to trouble shooting workshops, engagement with an external community of managers and access to an individual coach.
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Law

Talbots Law

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In order to maintain communication across the business, the CEO has monthly one-to-one meetings with the Heads of Department. The messages from these meetings are cascaded through weekly operation leadership team meetings and quarterly update meeting for all staff.
The organisation focus on its environmental efforts by providing instant cooled water for all staff and water boilers which use less energy than kettles. Its legal teams also have a paper light initiative to reduce printing and all staff have two monitors to assist with this.

As the firm is employee-owned, all staff are entitled to an equal profit share bonus each year. Employees also get gift vouchers on milestone birthdays, weddings and for babies. At Christmas, staff can choose a voucher or donate to a food bank. And there are plenty of sweet treats and free breakfasts at quarter end.

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Technology

Sumo Group

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In 2023, Sumo Group ran its second Sumo Developer Conference. This in-person learning and development event ran over two days with an aim to bring people together to collaborate and share cutting edge knowledge. Its spin off event, SDCXtra, runs monthly with a specific focus encouraging more technical, relevant, and inspiring content that drives innovation.
At Sumo Group, managers are trained in mental health awareness and unconscious bias, ensuring they provide supportive, trusting, and caring leadership. Furthermore, the organisation has a programme for those new to management which allows them to connect with others across the business to share best practice, gain coaching and participate in workshops for first-time managers.
The organisation’s Vision and Values can be found on Dojo. This year started a revamp of its Dojo UX and content with the goal to streamline the user journey for employees when navigating company information, news, and social events. Dojo is a user led platform and space for people to connect and collaborate across studios.
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Technology

Transparity

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Transparity's leadership team regularly communicates the company's health metrics and business performance, reinforcing the value of every team member. This transparency underlines the organisation's values and respect for its employees.
The organisation promotes a culture of trust and support. Regular one-to-one meetings and leader debrief sessions foster an environment where employees feel cared for and valued by their managers.
Transparity's work culture encourages team spirit and a sense of belonging. The 'Hub', an office designed for regular team meetings, promotes connection and collaboration among colleagues.
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Business Services

Zenith

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At Zenith, managers provide a supportive environment, as evidenced by the launch of the World Class Manager program. This continuous training program equips leaders with tools for effective talent development, stakeholder communication, and quality one-to-one meetings.
Zenith fosters a strong team spirit, underscored by regular get-togethers organised by the CSR committee. These include diverse events like group walks to beauty spots in the summer, meals out, and escape rooms, thereby enhancing the feeling of belonging among colleagues.
Zenith's leadership ensures effective communication and a supportive environment. The CEO maintained open communication channels, and the company adopted agile working practices to ensure the welfare of its employees. It has also implemented state of the art technology across multiple sites so that it can stream live events and share business updates in real time.
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Financial Services

SG Kleinwort Hambros

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Employees at SG Kleinwort Hambros have access to a comprehensive training catalogue and development platform. Specific programs like 'Next Gen Leaders' and 'Leadership Women in Finance' offer opportunities for advancement and skill utilisation.
Initiatives like access to Peppy and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) promote wellbeing. The EAP provides confidential support for issues ranging from mental wellbeing to work-life balance, while Peppy offers personalised health and wellness support.
The leadership at SG Kleinwort Hambros is committed to open communication and leading by example. Regular town hall meetings and weekly leadership calls exemplify their commitment to transparency and embodying the company's values.
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The Edmund Trust

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All staff are offered the opportunity to study an accredited qualification in social care and the organisation fully utilises its Apprenticeship levy fund. It has also introduced a 'try before you buy' scheme for internal promotions to allow staff to have a three month trial period before the post has become permanent.
The Edmund Trust holds managers workshops on career development and has developed a future leaders programme. Management development is also delivered through inhouse training courses i.e. Introduction to Management, Performance review and appraisal, recruitment and selection, and more. Managers further have the opportunity to study a level 5 in social care.
The Trust's leadership is not only approachable, but also actively involved in the organisation. The CEO and Senior Management Team meet weekly, and all staff are invited to contact them directly. This open communication ensures that the company's values are clearly communicated and upheld.
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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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Leisure & Hospitality

Capital Theatres

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Wellbeing is a priority at Capital Theatres and there’s a dedicated employee-led group focusing on how to make a difference. Recent initiatives include a monthly meet-up hosted by different departments, where staff can take a moment to enjoy homemade cakes and chat with others. A staff choir offers the chance to connect and have fun.
The Leadership team ensures that all employees receive regular communications through a variety of different mediums. This includes organisation-wide 'Town Hall' meetings, where Directors hold question and answer sessions so employees can find out more about what matters to them.
Capital Theatres is committed to supporting access to the arts for everyone. It engages over 25,000 people of all ages in its ‘Creative Engagement’ programme, which enriches the lives of those in the local community. Employees volunteer at a relaxed panto for children with additional support needs, and there’s opportunities on offer for young creatives.
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