People Managers Matter

From day one all employees have a development plan and are given a career development manual on day one of induction. This is used to inform staff how they can develop their career and own personal growth.

From day one all employees have a development plan and are given a career development manual on day one of induction. This is used to inform staff how they can develop their career and own personal growth.

JJ's induction process involves each new employee meeting someone from every team so to encourage them to feel comfortable and confident in liaising with different teams and what the roles of the other teams are. New employees may also be offered the opportunity to undertake some job shadowing in different departments to encourage appreciation/understanding.

JJ's induction process involves each new employee meeting someone from every team so to encourage them to feel comfortable and confident in liaising with different teams and what the roles of the other teams are. New employees may also be offered the opportunity to undertake some job shadowing in different departments to encourage appreciation/understanding.

Employees at iMeta Technologies Ltd receive public recognition at quarterly meetings when they have done a great job or gone above and beyond. As well as this employees receive bonus payments as a reward for a job well done.

This organisation has an open door policy and the MD holds seminars to gauge how people feel. The leader and senior managers also participate at social events organised by the Ministry of Fun.

Personal success can be judged in different ways and Grey London allows every individual to stretch and grow in ways which makes them feel fulfilled and rewarded. Since June, every employee has participated in the Vision and Values programme and teams are encouraged to share less formal but more frequent on-going feedback and run workshops to help Grey London be better at responding to it. Over the past 12 months some of the greatest successes have come from employees who were considered under-performers.

Every quarter, staff nominate colleagues for the Grey Spirit award. A randomly drawn panel of 8 members of staff consider all nominations and decide who has made an outstanding contribution to the agency. The award is chosen by the winner and is whatever they would really like to do. The favourite tends to be red letter day experiences.

There is a management forum for senior managers from all locations and all departments which meet regularly to discuss the business and any particular challenges.

Feather Brooksbank provide staff with free fresh fruit every week in all offices. The Edinburgh and Manchester offices have a large cafe bar area and have a strict no lunching at the desk policy to encourage people to take a break and relax while they are eating. Subsidised massage sessions are available onsite in Glasgow every month.

The One Planet and One Community ambassador networks consist of employees who champion sustainability performance and EDF intend to give every employee the opportunity to be an ambassador.

The One Planet and One Community ambassador networks consist of employees who champion sustainability performance and EDF intend to give every employee the opportunity to be an ambassador.

Duradiamond Healthcare is owned and operated by occupational health professionals and the directors and senior managers have over 20 years experience of leading large occupational health consultancies. All managers are medically qualified first, business people second and ultimately lead from the front.

Duradiamond Healthcare is owned and operated by occupational health professionals and the directors and senior managers have over 20 years experience of leading large occupational health consultancies. All managers are medically qualified first, business people second and ultimately lead from the front.

They have a dedicated community development team and carry out a large number of community events including annual fun days and sponsorship of other community events.

Derwent Living operate a pay scheme that gives employees the opportunity to increase their pay by up to 6% each year. They also have a formal recognition and reward scheme which recognises both individual and team contributions.

Gold, Silver and Bronze awards are awarded to employees that go the extra mile, employees receive payments from £500-£1500. There are also on the spot awards of up to £150 for immediate recognition.

Gold, Silver and Bronze awards are awarded to employees that go the extra mile, employees receive payments from £500-£1500. There are also on the spot awards of up to £150 for immediate recognition.

D&B has created an environment in which individuals are encouraged to contribute to both the business and the community and to develop and stretch themselves. They have set a clear framework for what they wish to achieve as a business through their mission and values.

There are a number of initiatives in place to support and develop people managers including a leadership development programme, an official mentoring programme and a management awareness programme.

In addition to the ongoing training they receive, managers at Citrix are supported through a variety of development courses.

Citrix employees are eligible for a number of benefits including a share option scheme, childcare vouchers, employee assistance programmes and life assurance.

Managers are empowered to carry out their roles with autonomy and are supported to do so through a combination of development in a small group situation and one to one coaching.

In response to an employee survey, Cephalon have improved their reward package through implementing a Total Reward Statement and introducing additional employee benefits such as french lessons and a high street discount scheme.

Carey England recognises that their day-to-day operations inevitably impact on the environment. In partnership with The CarbonNeutral Company, they invest in two projects around the world to offset the effect of their fleet on the environment.

Carey has abolished the ‘long hours' culture that has been inherent within the service industry in the UK. In every area, their employees work structured shift patterns that ensure they are able to have control over their working life.

The benefit package offers over 20 benefits to all employees. Key benefits include: free gym membership, right to buy additional holidays, life assurance policy, healthcare insurance, contributory pensions and as much free fruit as you like.

The benefit package offers over 20 benefits to all employees. Key benefits include: free gym membership, right to buy additional holidays, life assurance policy, healthcare insurance, contributory pensions and as much free fruit as you like.

A bonus is given to employees who put forward successful land acquisition suggestions for new land on which Bardsley can build and develop.

Employees are rewarded with excellent social events and activities. Past Christmas parties have taken place in Barcelona, Monte Carlo and Rome, and not only boost morale but also enable the board to express a more personal level of gratitude to all staff.

Company founder, W.T. Burden, gifted a substantial shareholding to create Burdens Charitable Foundation (BCF), thus enshrining Burdens commitment to CSR in its ownership, visions, and values. The majority of Burdens profits are distributed to community projects in Africa and the UK. The company also encourage full scale employee share ownership and charitable giving and action.

Company founder, W.T. Burden, gifted a substantial shareholding to create Burdens Charitable Foundation (BCF), thus enshrining Burdens commitment to CSR in its ownership, visions, and values. The majority of Burdens profits are distributed to community projects in Africa and the UK. The company also encourage full scale employee share ownership and charitable giving and action.

All teams within the business are client focused and this often means that specialists from different disciplines are brought together to achieve measurable objectives on behalf of individual clients giving staff from across the company the opportunity to work together closely on a regular basis.

There is a newly refurbished café area which includes large screen TV's, healthy snack vending machines and an opportunity to have meetings in an informal environment. All employees are offered a subsidised gym membership and are invited to apply to join the company contributed private medical scheme.

Employees are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities and projects organised through seven strategic CSR partners, they also have a budget specifically set aside for charitable activities and staff are given time off by the company to enable them to take part in charitable work or local community related work.

Employees are encouraged to take part in a wide range of activities and projects organised through seven strategic CSR partners, they also have a budget specifically set aside for charitable activities and staff are given time off by the company to enable them to take part in charitable work or local community related work.

All managers are given excellent support guidance and training to equip them with the skills required to manage their teams effectively. There is a clear sense of focus and clarity on the goals that are expected of the management team to help them conduct their role as efficiently as possible.

Internally there are regular awards for the best performers such as Top Biller and the Outstanding Contribution Award for the most significant contribution to the business. Externally the company has received various awards including recognition from H.M. Queen Elizabeth II for contribution to the recruitment industry.

Golden points are awarded to recognise outstanding achievement and high levels of commitment and flexibility. All employees are encouraged to recognise and nominate colleagues to receive points for exceptional performance. Golden points are awarded at company updates and are accompanied with a token of appreciation and a thank you from the MD.

All staff business travel is carbon offset with Climate Care and Bales encourage their clients to do the same.

They hold charity events and fundraising takes place throughout the year. The staff encapsulate the good work that is carried out for charities and non profit organisations.

They hold charity events and fundraising takes place throughout the year. The staff encapsulate the good work that is carried out for charities and non profit organisations.

Aldwyck Housing offer line manager training, mentoring and coaching.

Aldwyck have their own sports and social club giving employees the opportunity to exercise and relax outside of work. Most recently they organised a trip to the panto for employees and their families.