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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Trinnovo Group
Trinnovo Group encourages open communication between employees and their managers. The ALP Assemble initiative, for instance, provides the second-tier leadership team with monthly access to the board to discuss innovative ideas or improvements.
The company's emphasis on wellbeing is demonstrated through the introduction of Period and Menopause leave, a generous wellbeing allowance for gym memberships, and access to private healthcare plans.
The 'budget for fun' initiative at Toyota (GB) is a great example of promoting team spirit. By encouraging teams to engage in activities unrelated to work, it fosters a sense of belonging and fun within the team.
Toyota (GB) takes employee wellbeing seriously. From Wellbeing Passports and access to the Unmind tool, to the provision of a Wellbeing Ambassador and Mental Health First Aiders, the company ensures a balanced work-life environment for its workforce.
TotallyMoney promotes a strong team spirit, encouraged through various social clubs and company-wide social events. These initiatives, along with weekly breakfast meetings, ensure that employees feel a sense of belonging within their teams.
TotallyMoney offers a plethora of growth and development opportunities. Generous training budgets, regular catch-ups, mentoring, and progression frameworks encourage employees to utilise their skills and advance in their careers.
The Cumberland’s Straight Talk for People Managers ensures that managers are well-informed, enabling them to confidently lead their teams. This initiative promotes trust, support, and care, strengthening the bond between managers and their teams.
The Cumberland fosters team spirit and a sense of belonging through regular social events such as the annual Christmas party, quiz nights, walks, and shopping trips. These initiatives help cultivate a fun and inclusive work environment.
The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)
Once a month, managers are asked to focus on one value and nominate an employee who has shown exemplary work towards that value. A vote of the selected candidates then takes place and the winning employee is congratulated by the senior leadership team and recognised throughout the organisation.
It is a Living Wage Employer and ensures a company-wide fair pay structure relating to job title and responsibility for that role. It has an annual pay review every September to ensure all employees’ salaries are consistent across all departments, and this year has also taken the cost of living increase into account.
Through the 'My Impact' performance review process, Transport for Greater Manchester ensures that managers support, trust, and care for their team members. This process fosters a shared understanding of expectations and development needs.
Transport for Greater Manchester prioritises employee wellbeing with initiatives like Mindful Monday yoga and its dedicated Wellbeing Community on Viva Engage. It also has a team of trained Mental Health Champions to ensure a balanced work-life environment.
Spirit Health Group promotes a supportive work environment, with managers who value trust and care. Regular one-to-one meetings ensure personalised attention, while the SOAR share option scheme aligns employees with organisational goals.
Spirit Health Group fosters team spirit through various initiatives like company days, fun and social days, and regular team meetings. The 'Culture Yearbook' written by staff and 'Living Spirit Values' platform further enhance team bonding.
SolutionsPT cultivates an environment of support and trust. The 'Eagles' management development programme aids managers in honing their skills and fostering positive relationships with their teams.
SolutionsPT's commitment to societal contribution is evident in their support for numerous charities and their 'Giving Something Back Fund', which provides financial support to community activities and projects outside work.
Search Laboratory’s leadership team embodies the company’s values of respect, transparency, accountability, and innovation. They provide regular updates about the company's financial position and strategic direction, reinforcing a sense of trust and shared vision among staff.
Search Laboratory demonstrates a strong commitment to giving back to society. Its dedicated Charity group organises events to raise funds for LeedsMind, its chosen charity partner. Furthermore, as a B Corp, the company undertakes initiatives that respect people and the planet, such as remaining carbon neutral and supporting local charities.
The organisation rewards employees through objectives set to each individual each month. If all four objectives are hit, they receive a 3pm finish or money; three months in a row, they receive a half-day holiday or money; and six months in a row they receive a seat at Directors club or half-day holiday.
QCS Staffing’s FastTrack to Future Leadership programme is completed by all managers who join the business. Its internal trainers provide training, coaching and support on a range of topics from communication and coaching to motivation and management activities. This is accompanied by role play exercises and knowledge sharing sessions with senior team members.
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