Managers' performance is assessed by their effectiveness in managerial tasks, teamwork, distributing work and delegation. This is documented by an online performance-management system recording monthly on-to-one meetings, and six-monthly and annual appraisals.

Managers' performance is assessed by their effectiveness in managerial tasks, teamwork, distributing work and delegation. This is documented by an online performance-management system recording monthly on-to-one meetings, and six-monthly and annual appraisals.

Placing employee wellbeing at the forefront of its operations, several staff have been appointed as mental health first aiders. Training has been provided in understanding mental health issues for both managers and employees.

Placing employee wellbeing at the forefront of its operations, several staff have been appointed as mental health first aiders. Training has been provided in understanding mental health issues for both managers and employees.

The firm offers a Healthshield cash plan for all staff members. There's flexibility on working hours around appointments and family commitments, and staff have the opportunity to work from home. Interact also offers life insurance, the option to buy and sell holidays and provides fresh fruit daily.

Monthly socials include events such as bowling, skiing, barbecues with the Chief Executive Officer and attending the Comedy Club, with food and drinks provided. There are monthly happy hours, fresh fruit provided and beer on tap.

There's a monthly wellbeing magazine, reduced membership to local gyms, flexible working and the possibility of job shares and reduced hours. They can alter shift patterns or exempt people from certain hours if they have caring responsibilities.

The firm has a range of recognition tools. These include the gift of time for people's birthdays and the annual star awards where any team member can become involved and get nominated employee of the year. A range of prizes match the awards.

Action Against Hunger gave the company four problems to solve, one for each floor. The company also tackles issues that other companies avoid, including a session on the gender pay gap where innocent shared data and took questions from the audience.

Everyone has a sustainability objective on their job description. Community initiatives include working at food banks, lunch clubs for kids whose parents can't afford to feed them an extra meal in school holidays, and redecorating a local volunteer centre for disabled adults.

An annual sales and management conference communicates business strategy and future plans, recognises performance, and shares success stories and best practice. Last year, 270 employees attended, developing ideas around the 'extreme focus' theme, which were widely cascaded.

An annual sales and management conference communicates business strategy and future plans, recognises performance, and shares success stories and best practice. Last year, 270 employees attended, developing ideas around the 'extreme focus' theme, which were widely cascaded.

Ideaworks spend time understanding client needs, so that the end result is simple and reliable. Ideaworks set the bar very high, striving for excellence, respecting clients and being innovative to the point that they don't stop until they win.

Ideaworks spend time understanding client needs, so that the end result is simple and reliable. Ideaworks set the bar very high, striving for excellence, respecting clients and being innovative to the point that they don't stop until they win.

Howard Kennedy support people on the job through stretching opportunities. Frameworks set out what people need to do to progress. Senior business leaders have a business book club to read and discuss the latest management thinking.

Points are awarded for going above and beyond, through Cottrills Reward, with prizes including days out, domestic appliances, luxury goods and technology. Once a month, staff have a drink and chat with their colleagues. Staff can take one day's leave to volunteer.

Holiday Extras buy from farmers and retailers to support the local economy. Many teams are now entirely paperless. They encourage car shares and promote the cycle-to-work scheme. The firm supports the Travel Foundation, promoting responsible tourism.

Holiday Extras buy from farmers and retailers to support the local economy. Many teams are now entirely paperless. They encourage car shares and promote the cycle-to-work scheme. The firm supports the Travel Foundation, promoting responsible tourism.

For Heritage Parts Centre, it is about small gestures. Free fruit is provided everyday and a complimentary team breakfast is offered every Friday. The office is a relaxed area to work with lots of plants and desks that are height adjustable for staff to work standing up.

For Heritage Parts Centre, it is about small gestures. Free fruit is provided everyday and a complimentary team breakfast is offered every Friday. The office is a relaxed area to work with lots of plants and desks that are height adjustable for staff to work standing up.