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Printing is discouraged and a new initiative requires staff to power-down their PCs. The firm have volunteered to pick litter locally and have supported the local Park Run as marshals and timekeepers. They have also collected for the local food bank.
A newsletter updates everyone and includes health and safety updates, new starters and leavers, business success and charity events. Teambuilding takes the shape of paintballing and an escape-room event for graduates and the HR team who recently joined the company.
Printing is discouraged and a new initiative requires staff to power-down their PCs. The firm have volunteered to pick litter locally and have supported the local Park Run as marshals and timekeepers. They have also collected for the local food bank.
The Flourish programme gives everyone top learning and development, such as WM Brilliant Managers, an industry-leading management-development programme, and WM Coaching, a new coaching scheme. WM Globetrotters is a flagship career mobility scheme for eight Wavemakers to spend three weeks in another office.
The agency collaborated with Thames21 on checking the health of the Thames. Other green initiatives include removing paper-towel dispensers, replacing disposable coffee cups with china, and using biodegradable cutlery. WM save paper with digital screens instead of posters. Employees choose charities they care about.
The Flourish programme gives everyone top learning and development, such as WM Brilliant Managers, an industry-leading management-development programme, and WM Coaching, a new coaching scheme. WM Globetrotters is a flagship career mobility scheme for eight Wavemakers to spend three weeks in another office.
Every fortnight they broadcast ListenLive - Vodafone UK's live radio show - where the Chief Executive Officer Nick Jeffery engages directly with all employees through a live Q&A. It's become renowned as the channel for raising ideas and sharing feedback.
The Vodafone Keep Cup initiative was launched last year, with 13,000 cups gifted to UK employees, driving an immediate increase in reuse to 20%. Annualised, this equates to the prevention of 150,000 single use cups being disposed of.
Their Workplace Group provides a platform for peer interaction and for managers to share learning and experiences on an ongoing basis. Managers are also supported with Action Learning Groups and continuing support from their own line managers.
Virgin report progress annually in their sustainability report to the Carbon Disclose Project. Sister company Virgin Atlantic are moving to more-sustainable fuel. A supplier policy sets out requirements on human and labour rights, impact on the environment and natural resources, and animal welfare.
The company's Purpose has resulted in a better service offering. For example, single parents won't be charged a second adult price when alone with children. Virgin live their values by holding epiphany meetings when consultants from retail stores meet other parts of the business at HQ.
Virgin report progress annually in their sustainability report to the Carbon Disclose Project. Sister company Virgin Atlantic are moving to more-sustainable fuel. A supplier policy sets out requirements on human and labour rights, impact on the environment and natural resources, and animal welfare.
Viking aim to be the world's leading cruise line. Their core values are quality and service; passion and innovation; collaboration and support; integrity and openness; and fun and inspiration. These values are integrated into the appraisal process.
Viking aim to be the world's leading cruise line. Their core values are quality and service; passion and innovation; collaboration and support; integrity and openness; and fun and inspiration. These values are integrated into the appraisal process.
Viking aim to be the world's leading cruise line. Their core values are quality and service; passion and innovation; collaboration and support; integrity and openness; and fun and inspiration. These values are integrated into the appraisal process.
They operate an honorarium scheme which allows colleagues to nominate people who they feel have gone above and beyond. The amount awarded is proposed by the employee and agreed by the Leadership Team.
They operate an honorarium scheme which allows colleagues to nominate people who they feel have gone above and beyond. The amount awarded is proposed by the employee and agreed by the Leadership Team.
Each team has regular meetings and every month a breakfast briefing is held by a member of the Leadership
Team. A yearly staff away day also gives the opportunity for company wide updates
Their new people strategy identifies a range of different approaches to personal development.
Their new people strategy identifies a range of different approaches to personal development.
A range of benefits allows everyone to maximise their own 'package' of reward. That could be discounts in retail outlets, or buying and selling holidays to help with their care commitments.
All employees have access to free Employee Assistance Programmes through Perkbox, Medicash and Metlife, which also enables access and discounts to health and wellbeing initiatives. They also have a games table, and staff participate in playing sport with each other during lunchtimes.
All employees have access to free Employee Assistance Programmes through Perkbox, Medicash and Metlife, which also enables access and discounts to health and wellbeing initiatives. They also have a games table, and staff participate in playing sport with each other during lunchtimes.
As part of their development programme, they have 360 degree feedback for all managers in the company, and they also have bi-annual reviews for all staff. During these reviews staff are encouraged to give constructive feedback to their managers face-to-face.
In 2018 they launched the UKFast House Cup, a competition comprising of a range of competitions and activities to suit all interests. Winners are awarded points for their house, which are then totalled up and the overall winners are announced at the Christmas party.
Every Monday the whole team meets in their custom-built, 500-seat auditorium, where their Enterprise Managing Director runs through the week before and the week ahead, sharing updates on events, client feedback, business updates, new babies, weddings/engagements, personal successes and shout-outs for superstars.
In 2018 they launched the UKFast House Cup, a competition comprising of a range of competitions and activities to suit all interests. Winners are awarded points for their house, which are then totalled up and the overall winners are announced at the Christmas party.
In addition to training programmes, they also offer a mentoring approach for their managers and staff. In 2018, they encouraged trainees to buddy up with a more senior employee, who acts as their "mentor", helping with all aspects of the job.
They have monthly and annual employee awards, rewarding these individuals with perks such as afternoon tea at the Shard or Red Letter days. Four separate groups of employees also enjoyed an European holiday destination of their choice as reward for their hard work.
In addition to training programmes, they also offer a mentoring approach for their managers and staff. In 2018, they encouraged trainees to buddy up with a more senior employee, who acts as their "mentor", helping with all aspects of the job.
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