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NHS Supply Chain

NHS Supply Chain prioritises the development of relationships between teams and individuals in a number of ways. It arranges several ‘Away Days’ every year, including team building activities. Teams also have the opportunity to participate in volunteer days where they can work together to give back to their local communities

Last year, the organisation recruited a new People Experience Team to drive its Listening Strategy, ensuring that all employees’ voices could be heard. It further supported this through workshops to obtain employee feedback. This feedback and subsequent actions were outlined by the Executive Team at the NHS Supply Chain Townhall Meeting.

NHS Supply Chain takes care of its people's health through a number of initiatives. These include Wellbeing Wednesdays and an additional wellbeing day off. Employees also have access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health Provision, and the Myles Wellbeing App.

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Manufacturing

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ADDO PLAY

Over the last 12 months, the organisation Barbie Day, Company Away Day with team building games, Pancake day and Games Day. All employees were gifted a Company branded t-shirt to play 'Get me Out of Here' team challenges, where they also enjoyed a BBQ, and fun awards voted for by colleagues.

ADDO Play’s Project Possibilities is a scheme that asks employees to share if they feel they can make a difference to the company outside of their role today, or want a new challenge to come forward. The aims of the scheme are to share knowledge, apply new or unutilised skills, providing opportunities to nurture ambition.

All managers at ADDO Play have access to manager focussed learning via its eLearning tool, The Entertrainer. The organisation is also rolling out Mental Health Champions training for all leaders in the business. On the job coaching from HR and workshop based sessions are also offered.

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Charity's

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caba

There are many opportunities for employees to have their say and get involved, including monthly all-staff meetings and issue-specific away days. There's also a voluntary employee forum and ones for wellbeing and equality, diversity and inclusion. And cross-team projects allow staff to flex their skills beyond their daily roles.

caba's developing a leadership framework to help managers become confident leaders capable of meeting the charity's future challenges. It already gives its leaders and managers the freedom to be creative and innovative. It trusts them to challenge actions that aren't in line with the charity's values and behaviours.

caba gives all candidates the interview questions in advance to promote a level playing field, particularly for those who are neurodiverse. There's also a buddy system to ensure new starters have a familiar face to turn to outside their team and plans for a new starter network.

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Architect & Surveyor

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Space Architects (Europe)

Team spirit is cultivated through regular social events such as the Summer BBQ and Christmas Party, which are especially valued during hybrid working patterns. Monthly ‘Pizza Friday’ gatherings bring everyone together.

Recognition is immediate and inclusive, with initiatives like ‘Well Done and Wonderful’ shout-outs, quarterly funded nights out, and a shared end-of-year success bonus reinforcing fairness and appreciation.

Wellbeing is central to Space Architects (Europe)’s culture, with initiatives including a mental health team channel, onsite gym, and regular yoga sessions. These were introduced in response to workload pressures identified in a recent survey.

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Financial Services

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Vida Bank

To foster strong relationships between teams, Vida Bank organises regular quizzes, competitions, and challenges to support fun social interactions across teams. The organisation also brings the leadership teams together for off-site development and further hosts regular summer events to gather all employees together.

Thanks to an online recognition tool called Applause, colleagues can give and receive adhoc thank you/recognition against the company's values. The imitative, which is supported by the leadership team, sees each acknowledgement appear on an online ‘wall of fame’, where they are instantly visible so colleagues can add comments, like, and share.

Vida Bank offers a large suite of online learning and development modules to all colleagues. This covers both work and life skills, including wellbeing. In-house designed and delivered virtual skills workshops are also available via its Learning & Development framework. The catalogue of topics is continually reviewed and aligned to business and colleague requirements.

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Education & Training

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The Manufacturing Technology Centre

The Manufacturing Technology Centre offers ample opportunities for personal growth. Initiatives like the 'Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre' and the 'National Centre for Additive Manufacturing' allow employees to develop and utilise their skills in a challenging and innovative environment.

Managers at The Manufacturing Technology Centre ensure a supportive and caring environment for their team. Regular 'State of the Nation' events hosted by the Exec team provide transparency about the company's progress, strategic changes, and financial performance, fostering trust between managers and their teams.

The 'Celebrate Success - Team Building initiative' at The Manufacturing Technology Centre encourages team spirit and a sense of belonging. It allows teams to recognise and celebrate their achievements, enhancing camaraderie and fun within the team.

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Construction & Engineering

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Mears Group

The organisation continues to enhance its communications, ensuring the whole business receives a briefing on the state of the company on a bi-monthly basis, along with a cascade from the Workforce Group. These briefings are also recorded and can be shared directly with teams or individuals where managers are unable to cascade the presentations themselves.

The Group’s culture is derived from Mears’ values, and reinforced through the Red Thread Behaviours (Be Customer Focused, Be Empowering, Be Motivating, Be a Role Model, Achieve High Standards) which are referenced in all policies, initiatives and decisions. They form part of the induction, probation and annual appraisal processes, including 121 discussions.

Managers at Mears Group can undertake a range of professional qualifications, including Team leader Level 3 apprenticeships and Operational/Departmental apprenticeships Level 5. It also runs CIPD programmes and its internal management development programmes (Embed and Emerge) are accredited by ILM.

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Food & Drink

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Creed Foodservice

Whilst its gender pay gap compares favourably with organisations across the UK economy and wholesale sector, Creed Foodservice is not complacent and is committed to further reducing the gap. This includes removing barriers to gender equality such as the proportion of men and women applying for roles.

In 2022, Creed launched its leadership development programme for all 34 people managers - a yearlong commitment to both online and face-to-face sessions developed in conjunction with QuoLux - a leading international consultancy and leadership development company. Modules include Leading self, Leading teams, and Leading change.

The Food Innovation Centre is used as a hub for staff to meet in a relaxed atmosphere with food provided by an executive chef team. Being named as a Top 100 Best Company to Work For in 2022 saw events bringing all departments together with raffles and events held throughout the day.

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Financial Services

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Cifas

Cifas promotes a vibrant team culture through regular "huddles," cross-team networking meetings, and Collaboration Days, ensuring team spirit, fun, and a strong sense of belonging among colleagues.

Cifas prioritises wellbeing with initiatives like a weekly wellbeing hour, Wellbeing Cultural Champions, and a Self-Help Directory, ensuring employees maintain a healthy work-life balance and receive support for mental and physical health.

Cifas actively engages in social responsibility, partnering with organisations like Be OnHand and supporting charities such as RSPCA, Barnardo's, and Mind. These efforts encourage employees to contribute to society, enhancing their sense of purpose beyond organisational goals.

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Consultancy

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Ashton Fire Ltd

Team spirit is nurtured through regular in-person gatherings, including quarterly meetings and social activities, which promote bonding and a sense of belonging among colleagues, whether they are working remotely or in the office.

Employees benefit from a comprehensive package, including BUPA healthcare, enhanced family leave, and a Medicash plan, offering a fair and competitive deal that underscores Ashton Fire's commitment to employee welfare.

Ashton Fire prioritises employee wellbeing with mental health first aiders and comprehensive healthcare options, ensuring that staff have the resources and support needed to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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NHS Supply Chain

ADDO PLAY

caba

Space Architects (Europe)

Vida Bank

The Manufacturing Technology Centre

Mears Group

Creed Foodservice

Cifas

Ashton Fire Ltd

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