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Airwave has introduced a specific management development programme called Managing Growth: Developing Managers for a New Era. This is a modular training programme which focuses on the fundamentals of managing people and provides support following the training through emails, text messages, booklets and e-learning.

Airwave has introduced a specific management development programme called Managing Growth: Developing Managers for a New Era. This is a modular training programme which focuses on the fundamentals of managing people and provides support following the training through emails, text messages, booklets and e-learning.

Employees benefit from an enhanced commission scheme, unlimited earnings potential and a bonus scheme for both commissioned and non-commissioned staff. Employees are also recognised through Excellence awards for outstanding achievement.

Employees benefit from an enhanced commission scheme, unlimited earnings potential and a bonus scheme for both commissioned and non-commissioned staff. Employees are also recognised through Excellence awards for outstanding achievement.

A full time learning and development manager is in place to complete a thorough and structured two week induction programme. The process continues with several training schemes in place for new starters and managers alike to ensure that individuals are successful in their specialist role. All employees are considered eligible for promotion but great care is taken to prevent people being pushed into a role they are not comfortable with.

Reward schemes are in place for high achievers and those who distinguish themselves in their role. These are presented at monthly, quarterly and annual meetings and range from vouchers and trophies to time off and weekend breaks.

Abraxas have flexible working solutions, private health care and agreements with local sports facilities.

To encourage teamwork and build strong teams Abraxas organise an annual incentive trip. There are also management conferences and support team away days. Outward bound and residential courses are often used to bring teams together.

Managers are supported and developed through external and internal training and internal support and coaching.

The leader and senior managers engage and interact by being in an open plan office, they have weekly update meetings, quarterly company meetings and induction meetings with new starters.

Support is tailored to individual needs rather than a global approach. There are a variety of training interventions from courses and external training to international opportunities. Employees start their development before they are managers by the Key Replacement programme and Aspiring Leaders.

As a small organisation the teams communicate and meet regularly, despite the geographical spread. Along with the functional away days this helps to promote team work and community.

The council have a number of awards to recognise employees' achievements, including the Mayor's Award which is an annual staff presentation which recognises significant individual contribution.

They have actively promoted Skills for Life and lifelong learning to all staff under the 'Train to Gain' initiative and are signed up to the Government's Skills Pledge. They also have a successful mentoring scheme in operation.

Individuals at the council who have performed well may receive a financial 'honoraria' payment in recognition of their achievement. Also, teams who have performed well may receive funds towards a social evening out, to reward their efforts.

Individuals at the council who have performed well may receive a financial 'honoraria' payment in recognition of their achievement. Also, teams who have performed well may receive funds towards a social evening out, to reward their efforts.

The council provide work placements for students in a variety of their services. These are arranged either directly with the students or with the placement office at the universities. Placements vary in length from 4-48 weeks and always focus on giving the student valuable workplace experience.

Aberdeenshire have developed a culture of recognising and rewarding employees through regular team briefs, where employees' efforts will be recognised by their line manager or supervisor. Colleagues are also encouraged to bring employees efforts to the attention of managers, heads of service and directors for recognition.