Elliott Wood invest heavily in their in-house Academy, their vehicle for learning and self-development. The Academy is widely praised throughout the organisation as a vehicle that not only teaches but inspires to look at things differently. The Academy is committed to developing rounded professionals for the industry, focusing on five skills areas: Engineering; Designing; Writing; Talking and sharing.

Elliott Wood invest heavily in their in-house Academy, their vehicle for learning and self-development. The Academy is widely praised throughout the organisation as a vehicle that not only teaches but inspires to look at things differently. The Academy is committed to developing rounded professionals for the industry, focusing on five skills areas: Engineering; Designing; Writing; Talking and sharing.

Ella's Kitchen have trained 5 employees to be qualified mental health first aiders. Their job is to support open and honest conversations in the workplace and offer help to anyone that needs it in times of stress.

Ella's Kitchen have trained 5 employees to be qualified mental health first aiders. Their job is to support open and honest conversations in the workplace and offer help to anyone that needs it in times of stress.

Edmond Shipway's interaction strategy is delivered at a number of interconnecting levels. At a formal level they have monthly staff meetings and quarterly 1-1 sessions with Directors. On a practice wide basis they have recently launched a new Intranet "Connect" which allows them to communicate practice news, celebrate exceptional performances and outcomes and recognise long service, birthdays, marriages and births.

The CEO is involved in the day to day management of the office, delivers projects personally, mentors others on technical delivery and invests significant time in the well being of the staff.

Edenhouse developed their own Mental Health Buddy scheme. They put 16 volunteers through an intensive training course so they could provide an effective listening and signposting service for colleagues. Information about Mental Health Buddies is displayed around their sites in a way similar to the information relating to physical first aiders, and is regularly communicated to colleagues via a number of other online channels.

Edenhouse developed their own Mental Health Buddy scheme. They put 16 volunteers through an intensive training course so they could provide an effective listening and signposting service for colleagues. Information about Mental Health Buddies is displayed around their sites in a way similar to the information relating to physical first aiders, and is regularly communicated to colleagues via a number of other online channels.

Each January they close the site for two days, to bring all of their staff together for an organisation-wide event called the 'Eden Gathering'. During this event the Executive Directors give updates on various aspects of the business, business performance and plans for the future. Participants are encouraged to take part in experiential activities that help them understand Eden's purpose and encourage them to get to know people in other teams. Sometimes these activities may be solely focused on cultivating the 'Eden spirit' (motivation and engagement) e.g. exploring the Rainforest Biome or drumming in the Mediterranean Biome; or at other times for knowledge transfer, or getting employee input on projects through facilitated discussions.

Mental health and wellbeing is high on their agenda. They have partnered with MIND to deliver a variety of mental health training and support sessions, such as awareness workshops, manager skills sessions and mental health first aid at work training. They regularly engage with local NHS partnerships to support a variety of health related matters such as smoking cessation and weight management. Through learning and development programmes they promote their relationship with nature and encourage team members to spend more time in nature, which is proven to have a positive impact on wellbeing. They run sporting events on their site, such as the Eden Marathon and Sportive and actively encourage their staff to participate in these events. Many of their staff take advantage of the cycle to work scheme and cycle to work to improve their health and fitness.

Engagement is a key aspect of day to day life at the EDAM Group. They hold numerous engagement activities throughout the year, from summer BBQ'S to wellbeing days, their 3 social events and many more. They have also recently introduced the employee Exchange Committee which allows employee reps from all business areas to come together once per month to meet with the CEO.

EDAM Group have installed a 3000 litre interceptor to deal with the run off from washing their fleet vehicles. This unit collects 3000 litres of petrol, silt and run off that would otherwise make it's way into the sewer system and pollute the water.

The CEO holds regular 'Breakfast Briefings' open to all colleagues and is a way for staff to feedback on anything they wish the SMT to know, or wish to ask the CEO.

The 'Future Stars Programme' is a talent management programme that recognises potential, enables the organisation to 'grow their own' and contributes to succession planning; open to any grade of staff who is either aspiring to a managerial role or wishing to lead on projects/initiatives.

Employee Forum commenced in 2019 which has representatives from each site and each department. Forum members represent all other employees from the same department and council colleagues for ideas on how to improve business and employee engagement.

Employee Forum commenced in 2019 which has representatives from each site and each department. Forum members represent all other employees from the same department and council colleagues for ideas on how to improve business and employee engagement.

Dovetail Games want all employees to live to work, not work to live. They operate core business hours of 10am to 4pm which allows their people to fit work into their lives with hours that suit them and their family commitments/sleep patterns/commute. They also allow an extra level of flexibility with regards to working around personal commitments, such as the school run or a boiler service, in which employees can adjust their hours even further, as long as they still complete their contracted hours.

Dovetail Games want all employees to live to work, not work to live. They operate core business hours of 10am to 4pm which allows their people to fit work into their lives with hours that suit them and their family commitments/sleep patterns/commute. They also allow an extra level of flexibility with regards to working around personal commitments, such as the school run or a boiler service, in which employees can adjust their hours even further, as long as they still complete their contracted hours.

The hospice has an Environmental Policy which is reviewed annually and is the responsibility of the Health & Safety Officer, approved by the Director of Finance & Support Services. Details of this are available to staff on the hospice intranet. The building utilises solar panels, the benefits of which are twofold, both reducing the environmental impact of the site, and reducing operating costs of the organisation.

The CEO leading Dove House has an open door policy reflected by all members of the Executive Management Team. The leader is highly visible, and regularly visits every department to spend time with staff and volunteers.