What effect will focus on the 'My Manager' factor have?
My Manager - How employees feel about and communicate with their direct manager
The quality of direct line management really impacts engagement, after all the latest stats suggest that 7 out of 10 people leave their manager and not their organisation.
Great managers should be selling the direction and vision of the organisation, helping others see how their role impacts the bigger picture, ultimately influencing the factor My Company. Good Managers recognise the importance of growing and developing their people, which means the My Manager factor also has a significant impact on the factor Personal Growth.
When it comes to My Team, great managers build great teams, but world class managers also focus on connecting teams throughout the organisation. Managers can heavily influence the Wellbeing factor by helping to positively restore a work/life balance, managing employee workload and recognising that employees have a life outside of work
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Managers send handwritten cards to colleagues' homes to recognise when they have performed well. They can also reward colleagues with gift vouchers up to a value of £25 where they have gone above and beyond what is expected.
The organisation introduced Manager Tool Kit sessions covering a range of people management topics. The Thrive Leadership Development Programme was rolled out to all managers with an ongoing programme developed to provide the core principles to any new managers that join the organisation to ensure consistency of approach in the future.
This year, Consumer Intelligence completed a 6-month coaching programme available to managers to learn how to have more dynamic conversations with teams and peers. It has also recently rolled out DISC insight profiles across the business which supports managers in understanding their behavioural tendencies and needs, as well as those of their teams and peers.
This year, Consumer Intelligence published its Charity and Volunteering Guide which gives suggestions for volunteering and details on how to use volunteering days. Most recently, individuals have been making use of their company volunteering day to work with the RSPCA and NHS.
CAE Technology Services regularly brings it people together for events including charity fundraising activities, internal team events, and social activities. These activities and events could be fun, such as Macmillan Mighty Hike, Golf and Spa weekend, watching the NFL Super Bowl final at the office, or getting together for the organisation’s annual Mid-year Momentum event.
Creating a coaching culture has been a big focus for the organisation over the last 24 months. Two years on and its internal coaching programme thrives, with almost 20 coachees signing up and being partnered with a coach of their choice for the following 12 months.
The organisation’s Continuous Performance Evaluation scheme consists of four check-ins and is a structured platform to discuss growth, set objectives, and plan development. Each check-in reviews the objectives and allows management to work with the employee to achieve their goals.
All managers at Birkett Long undertake Management Training, with the organisation facilitate full day courses or a series of development programmes. It also provides futher training to managers on subjects such as stress at work, menopause, mental health training, managing remote team members, wellbeing at work, stress and resilience, reward and recognition, and employee
Morson Group's commitment to wellbeing is demonstrated through its weekly yoga sessions, mental health first aider training, and comprehensive menopause support framework, all aimed at fostering a supportive and caring environment.
Leadership at Morson Group is proactive and responsive, with regular town halls, focus groups and one-to-one sessions with C-suite directors ensuring that employees at all levels have a voice in company policy.
Managers at Skills for Care are equipped with training in Compassionate Leadership and benefit from the support of People and Development Partners. The company ensures that managers are well-prepared to support their teams, fostering an environment of trust and care.
Skills for Care promotes team spirit through regular meetings and social activities, alongside team development days focused on charitable activities. The organisation recognises the importance of building strong, supportive relationships within teams, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie.
Lovat Parks offers interest-free pay advances to all team members, with flexible repayment options. The company is a real living wage employer and offers all team members a 50% discount on any holiday booked on one of their parks.
The company's commitment to wellbeing is notable, with a structured plan focusing on workplace, financial, social, and mental wellbeing. Lovat Parks also offers an Employee Assistance Programme, mental health awareness training, and a Mental Health First Aider programme.
The organisation has a dedicated learning and development team who provide a suite of learning to support with management development, and fully fund qualifications and professional training. It also employs Service Development Practitioners who coach colleague within service to support in stressful situations and help build confidence.
Kisimul have supported children in need through various events, including Macmillan coffee mornings. It has also hosted an art sale, where people it supports have created paintings to sell at the local town hall. The organisation also have an enterprise programme in place where college students create things and sell them for charity on Facebook.
The organisation believes in being Forever Curious, which extends to its learning and development approach. Colleagues have access to educational talks, a personal development plan, a growing library of digital learning content for self-led development including CPD Accredited learning, and professional sponsorship to achieve funded external qualifications.
Riverstone runs its "Leading Others" programme that focuses on: Performance Management, Motivation, Goal Setting, Individual & Team Development, Leader as Coach, Mentoring, Giving Feedback, Effective one-to-ones, Time Management, Meeting Management, Difficult Conversations and how to lead a team in a value/belief led business.
Fred Perry fosters personal growth with initiatives such as the introduction of SMART objectives and a range of learning and development resources on The 544 T4 such as the Ted Learning Hub and the Fred Perry Book Club which promotes books covering all elements of management development, communication skills and D&I.
Employee wellbeing is a priority at Fred Perry, with provision for mental health first aiders, a wellbeing platform focusing on mental, physical and financial health, and an annual Wellbeing week. Employees also have access to private healthcare and Thrive: a mental wellbeing app.
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