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.

All of ZED Media managers receive basic management training as standard to ensure consistent values apply across their organisation. They also receive bespoke training courses which are relevant to their agreed needs. Quarterly management meetings are held to share experiences and review performance.

To ensure that ZED Media teams work well together they have many offsite team building days, team competitions and team charity days.

WPA is active in the local community, supporting the local hospice, Business Link, charities, education projects, schools and events. They also open their full facilities, sometimes at weekends, to local organisations and charities as a venue for training, prize-giving and launches.

WPA is active in the local community, supporting the local hospice, Business Link, charities, education projects, schools and events. They also open their full facilities, sometimes at weekends, to local organisations and charities as a venue for training, prize-giving and launches.

Annual charity events are held to raise money for causes identified by team members and they work closely with schools in the local area.

There are three days off site Global Management training for all managers with an external coaching and leadership expert. They also receive 'Manager Evaluation' which is feedback from all reports followed by a one to one with HR Director.

There are three days off site Global Management training for all managers with an external coaching and leadership expert. They also receive 'Manager Evaluation' which is feedback from all reports followed by a one to one with HR Director.

Staff have developed a wish list of the type of organisation they would like to work in. Using what staff had told us, Whitefriars defined a vision, values and aims. This was branded “Stardust Strategy”.

Staff have developed a wish list of the type of organisation they would like to work in. Using what staff had told us, Whitefriars defined a vision, values and aims. This was branded “Stardust Strategy”.

Westaff believe in decentralised authority for managers and have empowered them to make decisions. Westaff conducted the first ever double diploma course with the ILM and REC for all aspiring managers.

Individual contributions are recognised with a number of awards such as Branch of the Year, Most Improved Branch of the Year, Temporary Consultant of the Year, Permanent Consultant of the Year and Branch Manager of the Year.

Healthy Lifestyles grant and fitness check ups for the over 40s. Employee Assistance Programme. West Kent also provide subsidised massage and reflexology during working hours. Flexible working and Homeworking policies are in place and access to the IT network from home.

Healthy Lifestyles grant and fitness check ups for the over 40s. Employee Assistance Programme. West Kent also provide subsidised massage and reflexology during working hours. Flexible working and Homeworking policies are in place and access to the IT network from home.

There are major volunteering programmes for staff and students and the University has numerous eco initiatives including cheaper travel cards, recycling and a sponsored free bus.

University of Huddersfield ensure staff receive competitive terms and conditions and there is a wide range of personal and career development available. A good quality physical environment and equipment is provided.

Housing is the foundation stone to a ‘normal' family life. Without a safe, secure and cosy home, customers struggle to gain employment, benefits, support etc. Twin Valley staff work on a daily basis to help them improve their lives, interacting with agencies and local authority support services on their behalf.

Housing is the foundation stone to a ‘normal' family life. Without a safe, secure and cosy home, customers struggle to gain employment, benefits, support etc. Twin Valley staff work on a daily basis to help them improve their lives, interacting with agencies and local authority support services on their behalf.