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.

In reality the company has three leaders, Stuart Becker (Managing Director), Russell Langridge (Sales & Marketing Director) & Dale Perry (Finance, IT & HR Director) as they are all equal shareholders in the holding company. HRG believe that by being "one of the workers", by always "having their doors open", by being one of the first in and one of the last out everyday, projects a level of commitment that the employees hopefully respect. The Leaders are always willing to listen to their senior management team or anybody else for that matter and over the years have made many decisions that eminated from beyond the Board. They firmly believe in leading by example, which may not be distinctive but they do feel they do it very well.

In reality the company has three leaders, Stuart Becker (Managing Director), Russell Langridge (Sales & Marketing Director) & Dale Perry (Finance, IT & HR Director) as they are all equal shareholders in the holding company. HRG believe that by being "one of the workers", by always "having their doors open", by being one of the first in and one of the last out everyday, projects a level of commitment that the employees hopefully respect. The Leaders are always willing to listen to their senior management team or anybody else for that matter and over the years have made many decisions that eminated from beyond the Board. They firmly believe in leading by example, which may not be distinctive but they do feel they do it very well.

A central feature of their CSR programme is designed to help their residents get off benefits and into work. To achieve this they introduced a Business Start-up training programme for residents who were keen to start their own business. The Course was designed to give residents the skills, confidence and the support to start their own business. The programme was run in partnership with the Aspire Foundation, a charity that works to unlock the potential of people who've often been written-off by society. It was funded as a Big Society Initiative by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM), as it was seen locally as something that would deliver lasting social impact for people who are currently relying on benefits. In June 2012, Fifteen unemployed residents graduated from the 12 week course with business plans in place to start their own business. At a Dragons Den style presentation, at their graduation ceremony, in partnership with the RBWM, the graduates were awarded grants and possible contracts totalling nearly £8,500 to help them get their businesses going. The money will be used to help buy essential equipment and pay for insurance and training. The range of businesses that will be created by the graduates includes a craft shop, dog walking business, ironing businesses, maths tutoring and photography. Plans are in place to run a second course in 2013. Residents have said that the Business Start-Up training has changed their lives.

A central feature of their CSR programme is designed to help their residents get off benefits and into work. To achieve this they introduced a Business Start-up training programme for residents who were keen to start their own business. The Course was designed to give residents the skills, confidence and the support to start their own business. The programme was run in partnership with the Aspire Foundation, a charity that works to unlock the potential of people who've often been written-off by society. It was funded as a Big Society Initiative by the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM), as it was seen locally as something that would deliver lasting social impact for people who are currently relying on benefits. In June 2012, Fifteen unemployed residents graduated from the 12 week course with business plans in place to start their own business. At a Dragons Den style presentation, at their graduation ceremony, in partnership with the RBWM, the graduates were awarded grants and possible contracts totalling nearly £8,500 to help them get their businesses going. The money will be used to help buy essential equipment and pay for insurance and training. The range of businesses that will be created by the graduates includes a craft shop, dog walking business, ironing businesses, maths tutoring and photography. Plans are in place to run a second course in 2013. Residents have said that the Business Start-Up training has changed their lives.

The most memorable event was Hostelbookers' 8th Anniversary Party held in May this year. Each year they celebrate their anniversary with a big party and this year the company took their staff to a private 10 Pin Bowling suite which they hired for the afternoon. Hostelbookers organised teams for bowling and held mini competitions e.g. giant games, karaoke, travel quiz and a fancy dress photo booth. They then took everyone to a restaurant which they hired out for the evening. There was a champagne reception, 4 course meal, prize and speech ceremony and then dancing until early hours of the morning. The whole day including food and drinks was completely free to their staff.

The most memorable event was Hostelbookers' 8th Anniversary Party held in May this year. Each year they celebrate their anniversary with a big party and this year the company took their staff to a private 10 Pin Bowling suite which they hired for the afternoon. Hostelbookers organised teams for bowling and held mini competitions e.g. giant games, karaoke, travel quiz and a fancy dress photo booth. They then took everyone to a restaurant which they hired out for the evening. There was a champagne reception, 4 course meal, prize and speech ceremony and then dancing until early hours of the morning. The whole day including food and drinks was completely free to their staff.