What are companies doing with regards to 'My Team'

Through the STAR platform, real-time, multi-directional reward and recognition is available anytime anywhere. Colleagues can recognise one another via STAR platform any time, offering both monetary and non-monetary recognition options: eCards, Nominations, and Instant Awards. The social 'Wall of Fame' offers recognition, allowing others to comment and join in on recognition moments.

Through its GIFT (Get Involved Find Time) programme, a network of volunteers work across the organisation to engage colleagues with volunteering activities in the communities and to lead on fund raising initiatives for its spotlight charity.

Express Solicitors offers an Employee Assistance Programme. Furthermore, access to the Wisdom wellbeing app offers employees a wealth of resources on sleep, meditation, fitness and recipes. Due to the nature of Personal Injury claims, the organisation provides guidance and training on challenging matters like dealing with clients with suicidal thoughts or suffering from trauma.

Express Solicitors is committed to being an engaged and positive force both locally and nationally. We have ongoing partnerships with charities such as The Maggie Oliver Foundation, Burning Nights and Headway. In total, in 2023, Express donated approximately £200,000 to charities and good causes.

A new management development programme has been developed and delivered this year. Topics covered included: Understanding our Why, Managing People and Relationships, Building High Performance Teams, Managing Performance, Stress Awareness. Each topic gave practical take aways and has helped new managers feel confident and understand the importance of their role as a people manager.

Benevolence is one of Convey Law’s core values and support to charitable activities is a key element of its culture and process. Every client has the option of donating £10 at the end of their property transaction into their charity lotto through their non-profit organisation the Conveyancing Foundation which to date has raised £1,104,561.

Outsourced Events fosters a sense of pride and value among its employees by creating a supportive and inclusive culture. Monthly meet-ups and virtual check-ins ensure that everyone feels part of the organisation's success story, reinforcing their role in achieving the company's objectives.

Managers at Outsourced Events undergo tailored training sessions with the Head of Learning and Development, ensuring they are equipped to support, trust, and care for their team members, which enhances the overall work environment.

Employees benefit from a Suggestion Scheme with financial rewards, Christmas bonuses, and Love to Shop Vouchers, demonstrating that Nottingham College is committed to fair remuneration and appreciation of staff contributions.

Nottingham College excels in social responsibility, evidenced by its award-winning volunteering efforts and community projects like the Wishmas Tree Gift campaign and Twilight Kitchen, reinforcing the college’s commitment to societal impact beyond profit motives.

Startline Motor Finance ensures managers are well-equipped to support their teams through the management development programme. This initiative focuses on building skills in recruitment, performance development, and leadership, fostering a supportive environment where employees feel valued and trusted by their managers.

Startline Motor Finance encourages social responsibility among its employees through charity events, such as the Christmas jumper day supporting Aware Scotland. These initiatives reflect the company's commitment to contributing positively to society beyond profit motives.

Sedulo Group supports employee developed through its annual leadership programme, "Sedulo Accelerator Scheme". This programme consists of full day training sessions run by an external trainer, access to external and internal mentors, and business change projects which challenge and equip team members with the skills they need to progress in their careers.

In 2023, the organisation established its Sedulo Foundation as the result of years of working with local communities to alleviate the devastating effect of poverty on children and young people across London and the north of England. The Sedulo Foundation focuses on 3 main campaigns: Toy Appeal, Period Poverty, and its Back to School campaign.

SCAPE's learning and development initiatives, including SCAPE Learn and personalised development plans, empower employees to enhance their skills and advance their careers within the organisation.

Senior managers at SCAPE work alongside their teams, fostering a supportive environment where employees feel valued and heard, facilitated by an open-door policy and accessible leadership.

Through the CPD programme, Go Ape empowers managers with essential skills and knowledge. By hosting sessions on finance, people management, and marketing, the programme enhances individual capabilities, ensuring co-owners feel challenged and supported in their roles.

Go Ape's Wellbeing Team are equipped with the tools and knowledge to facilitate a confidential wellbeing conversation, to listen and to provide signposting to the professional resources available, specifically as a Go Ape co-owner. They are able to listen, assess, give information, and encourage co-owners to seek the right support for the situation.

Employees at PXC benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working options, free home fibre connectivity, and generous parental leave policies, ensuring they feel well-treated and valued compared to similar organisations.

PXC supports charitable initiatives, such as Ambitious About Autism and the annual Night of Ambition fundraising gala, demonstrating its commitment to societal contribution beyond profit motives.