By using video conferencing technology, Tandberg have been able to reduce their carbon emissions by meeting remotely, rather than having to travel to meetings. They also provide facilities for recycling several different types of refuse.

Tandberg encourage employees to develop and have introduced a comprehensive Learning and Development programme based on 3 defined areas - Leaders, Experts and Entrepreneurs. This allows people to set out their own career development, supported by the management team.

Handelsbanken aims to promote interplay between branches, support function specialists and central units through awareness programmes, a strong sports and social committee and through networking opportunities and team meetings.

All employees at Handelsbanken have the opportunity to attend regular well man/women screening and receive a gym subsidy if they belong to a gym. Everyone also has access to the Employee Assistance Programme.

Sunderland Marine have a caring culture towards staff. Employees have reasonable paid time off for domestic issues, flexible start times and Blackberry's and laptops are available for homeworkers.

Sunderland Marine provide sponsorship of fishing industry safety awards and blessing of the fleet in New Zealand. Charitable donations are given to local charities, schools and an amateur dramatics group.

Hard work, commitment, enthusiasm and results are recognised and rewarded at all levels with very fair rates of salary and performance related bonus. After listening to staff, they are also initiating a new staff sharesave scheme and other share option based rewards schemes.

Sterling Relocation present vouchers for quality recognition given by internal and external customers and clients. Vouchers or wine are provided to recognise new ideas.

Sterling Relocation present vouchers for quality recognition given by internal and external customers and clients. Vouchers or wine are provided to recognise new ideas.

There are Annual Personal Development Reviews and informal interim reviews.

Stephen George offer the opportunity to work at home for an agreed period if required, such as when returning from Maternity leave. There is also a degree of flexibility with the hours people work.

The college has strong values to which all subscribe and the supportive environment offers employees plenty of scope and opportunities for personal growth and career development.

To encourage team work and build strong teams there is recognition of high-performing teams including paid for meals and nights-out. Sonoco Trident also have customer focused team performance updates at "Time-Outs".

Sonoco Trident support local creative initiatives e.g. Wilberforce Women book, commissioning of artwork for offices, Madame Clapham Exhibition sponsorship etc. They also have a Yearly charity fund raising tea-party. This year raised £2750.

Soha Housing aim to develop leaders of tomorrow by rolling out their Leadership Programme to staff not currently in management roles. There is also a Competency Framework ensuring that managers are effective and efficient.

Soha Housing have various healthcare policies as part of their Employee Assistance Programme. This includes healthcare, access to unlimited, free counselling and assistance to quit smoking.