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My Team - Employees' feelings towards their immediate colleagues and how well they work together

My team benefits from a high scoring My Manager factor as the manager is key to creating and sustaining a productive and positive work environment.

An employee’s perceived team will be those they work with on a daily basis.

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Manufacturing

Totalkare

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The MyMediCash app provides participating employees with access to gym discounts. In contrast, employees based at Totalkare's Kingswinford offices can use the on-site gym and shower facilities free of charge. The organisation also has an employee assistance programme called help@hand which provides employees free access to mental health and other wellbeing support.
To improve its processes and working practices between teams the organisation uses RULE: Relationships – Understanding its customers and suppliers; Understanding - Mapping results to understand processes and where each person and function sits within it; Lean - Maximizing value and reducing waste and inefficiencies; Efficiency - measuring efficiencies made from the process
The CEO delivers face-to-face quarterly briefs to all employees to communicate how the business is performing against KPIs, the reasons behind that performance, and plans for the year ahead. Each quarter, all managers attend monthly departmental meetings of all other departments. This provides managers with the information to relay to their teams as appropriate.
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Education & Training

Aspiration Training

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Employees at Aspiration Training have access to an Employee Assistance Programme that is available for their whole family to use. Furthermore, all People Managers receive Mental First Aid Training and the organisation also offers Occupational Health support. Discounted fitness related benefits are available for all.
In order to build relationships between team members, Aspiration Training provides an allowance of £75 per person to go towards team building activities of each team’s choice. Moreover, the organisation holds an annual ceremony to celebrate its team members of the year.
Aspiration Training offers a range of growth opportunities to its people. Employees have access to coaching and mentoring programmes with monthly one-to-one feedback and a focus on career aspirations. Employees can also access internal and external training programmes and receive qualifications.
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Not For Profit Body's

UK Coaching

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UK Coaching's 'Team Time Out' days and 'WeConnect Monthly Update' encourage team spirit and a sense of belonging. These initiatives break down silos and allow for fun, informal interaction across all departments.
The leadership at UK Coaching is actively involved in aligning the organisation's work with its values, ensuring that strategic goals are met. They also actively communicate with their teams through initiatives like the 'WeConnect Monthly Update'.
UK Coaching demonstrates social responsibility by encouraging staff to volunteer for charities and establishing a dedicated recycling and ESG group. This shows a commitment to giving back to society beyond profit motives.
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Technology

Sumo Group

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Through its social learning platform, Dojo, Sumo Group has created virtual meet ups for it people in different department and offices, including studio wide quizzes, virtual coffee breaks, virtual pubs as well as social activities such as yoga and Dungeon & Dragons games.
Senior managers at Sumo Group embody the company's values and principles, actively participating in diversity and inclusivity initiatives, and taking the same training as their teams. Their actions demonstrate the pillars of Family, Security, Trust, and Collaboration that the company stands on.
Sumo Group’s Charities Committee enables its people to shape how the Company chooses and interacts with charities. The organisation has two nominated charity partners – Solving Kids’ Cancer UK and SpecialEffect – and has put over £150,000 towards charitable activities. This includes employees personal fundraising efforts across 37 different events and activities.
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Housing Associations

Saffron Housing Trust

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Saffron Housing Trust fosters team building and collaboration by encourage employees to work together to help create its Inspirational Strategy. The organisation also arranges regular social functions to help strengthen team relationships such as its Quiz and Chips events.
Strategic objectives are shared with employees under three areas – Inspiring Trust, Inspiring Organisation, and Inspiring Community – these are also aligned to the company values. Colleague’s views and perspectives are important to the Trust and employees are encouraged to provide feedback through the Staff Forum.
All employees have one paid day annually to volunteer for a local charity or community project of their choice. Colleagues partner with local charities to choose from a range of volunteering opportunities, from environmental clean-ups to skill-based support. Teams are also encouraged to volunteer together to build relationships while making a collective impact.
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Housing Associations

Paradigm Housing Group

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Paradigm Housing Group takes a holistic approach to wellbeing by offering a range of support services that cover mental and physical health. These services include a healthcare cash plan worth over £1,800 per year, an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, and speakers, such as Andy’s Man Club, who promote mental wellbeing and training.
The Group’s social committee runs regular team building activities such as quizzes, pop up socials, and football related events. Every year, the organisation also hosts both a themed summer festival and a Christmas party to bring its teams together and celebrate their achievements. This year’s summer party had an Olympics theme.
Employees at Paradigm Housing Group have the chance to earn ‘Paradigm Points’ by demonstrating a behaviour relating to one of the organisation’s values and by going above and beyond day-to-day expectations. These points have a cash value that can be used to purchase certain goods at a discount or be redeemed into gift cards.
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Architect & Surveyor

Leonard Design

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The firm encourages personal growth by promoting career development conversations and maintaining a record of individual achievements. It also provides a job and responsibility matrix to help employees understand their current level and requirements for progression.
Team spirit is nurtured through a variety of activities like virtual away days, online fitness classes, and team meetings. The firm also has an 'Above and Beyond' award, fostering a sense of belonging and appreciation.
Leonard Design prioritises employee wellbeing through physical activity challenges, mental health support, and talks on diet, exercise, and mindfulness, ensuring a balance between work and personal life.
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Construction & Engineering

Murphy

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The company's Manager Induction and Supervisors Development Programmes ensure managers are equipped to support, trust, and care for their teams. They uphold the Murphy values and make sure these impact management practices positively.
Murphy promotes a strong team spirit through various initiatives. Its 'Walk & Talks' encourage camaraderie and connection amongst employees. Regular town halls and company-wide briefings ensure everyone feels part of the wider team.
Murphy multifaceted reward strategy recognises employees' efforts with a range of benefits and reward mechanisms. These include long service awards, wedding vouchers, maternity return bonuses, and the ACORN peer recognition awards.
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Insurance

Brunel Group

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Team spirit is encouraged through regular socials and company-wide parties, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among colleagues. The buddy system also strengthens working relationships, ensuring team members connect beyond their professional roles.
Brunel Group prioritises employee wellbeing through its Employee Assistance Programme, offering support for financial, physical, and mental health. Mental Health First Aid training and partnerships with 'Perks at Work' further enhance the wellbeing framework for staff.
Brunel Group actively engages in community support through fundraising events, donations, and partnerships, such as the Bristol Rovers initiative. The focus on sustainability and annual charity efforts showcase the organisation's commitment to societal contributions beyond profit motives.
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Law

Brabners LLP

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Bringing its people together is a vital to Brabners ethos. During the festive period, the organisation holds its annual Winter Wonderland quiz, where its teams and their families can join in with a fun quiz and takeaway. Other team initiatives include weekly running and walking clubs where random groups of colleagues can compete for prizes.
Brabners employs a dedicated Learning and Development team that supports the talent within the organisation on their Brabners Careers Pathways. Colleagues have access to a range of learning resources through the company LMS, its internal development programme, and a blended learning environment encompassing e-modules, classroom learning, and face-to-face sessions.
The Brabners Foundation is a grant-making charity which provides grants to existing, registered charities using funds raised by the firm’s Charity Committee. To date, the Brabners Foundation has donated over £40,000 to charities, including: Eco Therapy Garden, Liverpool in Arms, The Hive Youth Zone, and many more.
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