Team Cohesion = Performance

International Craft Skills is a unique week long residential program that takes place annually at the end of JWT graduate recruits' first year. It consolidates and tests their learning, develops them as individuals and potential leaders and above all connects them and makes them feel truly part of an international community, not an abstract network. In 2012, 34 delegates from London, Lisbon, Milan, New York, Moscow, Dublin, Cairo, Beirut and Tunis gathered in JWT Portugal. The week kicks off with a Myers Briggs workshop, so delegates can then apply their understanding throughout the week in their pitch teams. In parallel, the teams receive daily presentation skills coaching and are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones and take creative risks in their final pitches to clients.

International Craft Skills is a unique week long residential program that takes place annually at the end of JWT graduate recruits' first year. It consolidates and tests their learning, develops them as individuals and potential leaders and above all connects them and makes them feel truly part of an international community, not an abstract network. In 2012, 34 delegates from London, Lisbon, Milan, New York, Moscow, Dublin, Cairo, Beirut and Tunis gathered in JWT Portugal. The week kicks off with a Myers Briggs workshop, so delegates can then apply their understanding throughout the week in their pitch teams. In parallel, the teams receive daily presentation skills coaching and are encouraged to step out of their comfort zones and take creative risks in their final pitches to clients.

Juniper Training Ltd doesn't have a long-working hour's culture. Centres close no later than 4.30pm, and never open on weekends or bank holidays. The company have up to 30 holidays per year, plus bank holidays and attempt to grant as many flexible working requests as possible, with the option to buy an additional 5 days. Juniper send birthday cards to all members of staff, which each member of the management board sign/write a personal message. The centres have been refurbished to give staff a better working environment, and 3 of the centres moved to better premises. Juniper introduced free flu jabs, NHS health checks and cycle to work scheme. The company also hold birthday meetings where staff come together for an informal feedback meeting with SMT, have birthday cake & games and a half day finish. Several staff have late starts as they go to gym classes before work once a week. The company have held wellness sessions in centres, with one centre doing Zumba.

Juniper Training Ltd doesn't have a long-working hour's culture. Centres close no later than 4.30pm, and never open on weekends or bank holidays. The company have up to 30 holidays per year, plus bank holidays and attempt to grant as many flexible working requests as possible, with the option to buy an additional 5 days. Juniper send birthday cards to all members of staff, which each member of the management board sign/write a personal message. The centres have been refurbished to give staff a better working environment, and 3 of the centres moved to better premises. Juniper introduced free flu jabs, NHS health checks and cycle to work scheme. The company also hold birthday meetings where staff come together for an informal feedback meeting with SMT, have birthday cake & games and a half day finish. Several staff have late starts as they go to gym classes before work once a week. The company have held wellness sessions in centres, with one centre doing Zumba.

The John Bowler Group have unlimited bonus awards and pay increases available to all employees for exceptional effort or performance. They have had employees in the past who have received 4 salary increases in one year, and an employee who was awarded a 25% increase for their substantial and consistent contribution to the company. The company also offer a suggestion scheme with £50 for any suggestion which is adopted.

The John Bowler Group has moved to brand new light, airy offices in the countryside with ample parking and a free, well equipped gym. The company also encourage a healthy work/home life balance – staff leave on time and are encouraged to go home and forget about work until the next day. The John Bowler Group believes that these two things have significantly enhanced the wellbeing of their employees.

For their store management teams Jack Wills held an Annual Christmas Conference which was called 'From Great to greatest, this gave all the Directors an opportunity to present their vision of what Great looked like. It was vital that the managers truly understood and could live the Brand. There was then the opportunity for managers to work together in breakout groups, giving them all a real sense of the standards expected, this was particularly important as they have been through a huge growth in the number of stores, and had many managers who were embarking on their first Christmas with Jack Wills and in some cases their first Christmas in Retail.

Jack Wills support the wellbeing of their employees in practical ways such as free fruit and drinks in their well equipped kitchens. There is also a gym available to all of their HO and DC employees which is open 24/7 and includes organised classes .They also offer flu jabs, table tennis and snooker facilities.

iris supports employee development through their 'Me, Myself & iris' Programme. This ties in objectives, which then feeds into training, and also pay rise & promotion review board.

iris supports employee development through their 'Me, Myself & iris' Programme. This ties in objectives, which then feeds into training, and also pay rise & promotion review board.

Assureweb have held a company quiz, a Christmas party and a May Ball which encompassed a staff awards/recognition ceremony. The company have held poker nights to raise money for charity.

Assureweb have held a company quiz, a Christmas party and a May Ball which encompassed a staff awards/recognition ceremony. The company have held poker nights to raise money for charity.

Interconnector award spot bonuses for one off pieces of work or displays of behaviour outside day to day expectations. In addition, the company funds social events throughout the year as a way of rewarding employees for their efforts.

Interconnector award spot bonuses for one off pieces of work or displays of behaviour outside day to day expectations. In addition, the company funds social events throughout the year as a way of rewarding employees for their efforts.

OlyINKpics - To celebrate the 2012 London Olympics, in early July the entire sales and commercial departments dedicated their mornings to worthwhile community organisations and charities of their choice. In the afternoon, everyone met in Regents Park and were divided into cross-departmental teams, where they competed in different athletic events -volleyball, relay, long jump, etc. The event was well-received and was an excellent opportunity for those who don't normally work together, to get to know one another better.

HappINKness - At the end of 2011, 121 of Ink's employees wrote about what made them happy in the “HappINKness” book. The book showed what a fun and creative business Ink had become. Dreams - Dreams has proven a successful way of finding out what inspires and motivates Ink's employees. Typagora12 - Typagora provided an open forum for the management team to speak openly about where Ink is and share their visions for where it is going in the next three years. From the breakout sessions, brainstorming and presenting, attendees were able to come up with ideas and solutions for challenges that the businesses faces and may face in the future.

iD Experential's annual trip to Royal Ascot is one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year. In 2012 they hired their own area on the Silks Lawn. Their Christmas party was also a key event which had an 'Only Way is Essex' theme and a special guest appearance from Arg and Lydia, two of the TV shows cast who sang to the agency while they were having dinner . Everyone is already excited for this year's bash, although the theme and location are a closely guarded secret until nearer the time to ensure maximum impact for the agency! Every Friday afternoon iD's social committee iPARTY provides refreshments in the reception area so that the agency can finish the working week together.

iD Experential's annual trip to Royal Ascot is one of the most eagerly awaited events of the year. In 2012 they hired their own area on the Silks Lawn. Their Christmas party was also a key event which had an 'Only Way is Essex' theme and a special guest appearance from Arg and Lydia, two of the TV shows cast who sang to the agency while they were having dinner . Everyone is already excited for this year's bash, although the theme and location are a closely guarded secret until nearer the time to ensure maximum impact for the agency! Every Friday afternoon iD's social committee iPARTY provides refreshments in the reception area so that the agency can finish the working week together.