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Financial Services

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Darlington Building Society

The Society promotes personal growth by providing access to a comprehensive learning management system, offering externally provided courses, and running a Women’s Network. The Society also fosters career advancement through various secondment opportunities.

The Society fosters team spirit through company-wide events like the Annual Awards Evening and Family Fun Day. Collaborative working spaces and improved technology also enable greater connection and belonging among colleagues.

The Society supports employees' wellbeing through initiatives like retraining mental health first aiders, providing an enhanced Employee Assistance Programme service, and offering a Health Cash plan. Employees also receive a 'MyDay' - an additional day off to look after themselves.

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Housing Associations

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Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (LHP)

Teams at the organisation are encouraged to build working relationships through regular team meetings that provide structure and support to a typical day or week. Teams also have quarterly get-togethers and wellbeing events are hosted by the wellbeing team. LHP also arrange community events such as canal rubbish cleaning.

The organisation uses SharePoint as a source of news for everyone in the company. It hosts an annual company conference to allow everyone to get together, alongside smaller team and directorate meet ups. Everything is reinforced by the “LHP way” and its new People & Culture Framework which details the behaviours expected from staff.

All managers at LHP attend a four-day programme which teaches them some basic managerial skills, with topics including: what is good leadership, effective communication, performance management, managing a team, my impact on the organisation, delegation, motivation and morale, decision making, analysing what is going well, and action planning. Managers can also study numerous other modules.

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Retail

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The Works

The Works continues to have a strong partnership with the Retail Trust, who offer an Employee Assistance Programme option for all staff, and provide proactive support. The organisation has also launched a Wellbeing Warrior programme where colleagues across the business are trained to offer support and signpost resources available.

This year, The Works upped its game with the second year of WorksFest. The celebration event, where colleagues came together to hear business updates, took part in summer fayre-themed activities, had a meal from the food truck and lemonade stand, and raised money for the organisation’s charity partners through a raffle and bake off competition.

The Works is passionate about providing impactful and engaging development opportunities for colleagues that will have a lasting impact on their continued development, personal growth, and wellbeing throughout their lives. It continues to develop content of its Learning Academy - the Can-Do Academy - which hosts hours of learning covering current role and extended learning.

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Charity's

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The Soil Association

Team spirit is actively encouraged through sports groups like badminton and cricket, as well as social gatherings such as festive parties and the Winter Fayre, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among colleagues.

Senior management integrates values into strategic plans, with regular communication and role modelling of behaviours to demonstrate commitment to organisational values and principles, ensuring alignment and clarity.

The Soil Association actively engages in community initiatives like the Green Skills for Jobs and Entrepreneurship programme, supporting young people from racially minoritised backgrounds, showcasing the organisation’s commitment to societal contributions beyond profit motives.

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Leisure & Hospitality

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Mission Mars

The company's overseas conferences and charity fundraising events foster team spirit and create a fun, collaborative environment. These experiences help build strong bonds between colleagues, enhancing a sense of belonging within the team.

Mission Mars’ partnership with Hospitality Action, an Employee Assistance programme, offers free, confidential support to all employees, thus promoting their wellbeing. The Fourth Engage platform, which allows employees to set notifications for work hours only, helps maintain a balance between work and personal life.

Through partnerships with local charities such as Youth Zone and the establishment of the internal Mission Mars Foundation, the company encourages employees to give back to society. Their focus on sustainability further demonstrates their commitment to making a positive impact.

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Telecom

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Lily

Lily encourages a supportive and trusting relationship between managers and their teams. Regular check-ins, especially for remote workers, and the implementation of the Management Development Programme ensure that employees feel cared for and trusted by their immediate managers.

Through initiatives like the 'I am a Succeeder' programme and company-wide events, Lily fosters a strong team spirit and a sense of belonging. Regular social events and charity days further strengthen team bonds and promote a fun, collaborative work environment.

Lily's leadership fosters transparency and alignment with company goals. Monthly business updates led by Managing Director Chris Morrisey and the 'Strategy 4 Success' initiative keep employees informed about the company's vision and growth journey, promoting trust in the leadership team.

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Law

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Kingsley Napley LLP

Kingsley Napley invests in its employees' development. An eighth of the firms training budget is dedicated to sponsorship agreements for qualifications, with opportunities for advancement such as Lean Six Sigma, thus utilising and enhancing their skills.

Kingsley Napley promotes team spirit and a sense of belonging. The firm provides a social budget for team events/activities, supports sports teams, a choir, and encourages interaction through weekly newsletters, making employees feel part of a cohesive unit.

The firm prioritises its employees' mental and physical wellbeing by investing an annual budget of over £100,000 into initiatives such as an Employee Assistance Programme, private medical cover, and a cash plan for all employees and partners. It also provides employees with a £200 per annum wellness subsidy to spend on any activity they choose.

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Business Services

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TravelPerk

TravelPerk promotes team spirit and a sense of belonging through its regular 'In Real Life' events and various team-building activities. Each team is provided with a social budget for hosting monthly events, fostering camaraderie and fun within the team.

TravelPerk offers a fair deal to employees by recognising their performance and dedication. The Value Heroes Awards and additional stock options for high performers are examples of this commitment. The company also provides a comprehensive benefits package, including enhanced health coverage and discounted gym memberships.

TravelPerk places a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing. The iFeel platform provides resources for mental health support, and the Help@hand app allows easy access to medical advice and mental health support. The company promotes physical wellness through its Cycle to Work scheme.

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Charity's

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Alzheimer's Research UK

The Leadership Development Programme equips managers to effectively manage individuals and teams. Regular communication, trust, empowerment, and support from managers help create an environment conducive for employees to thrive.

Alzheimer’s Research UK promotes team spirit through initiatives such as StrengthsFinder and "Building a Team Brand and Shared Mission". These initiatives aim to improve team interaction, communication, and unity, fostering a sense of belonging among employees.

The Senior Leadership Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK exemplifies the charity's leadership attributes, creating organisational clarity and keeping employees informed through various communication channels. The Leadership Attributes are integral to the organisation's culture, promoting a sense of empowerment and responsibility among employees.

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Education & Training

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AAT

AAT supports personal growth with diverse learning opportunities. They offer soft-skill training courses and pay membership fees of industry trade bodies, enabling individuals to follow best practice and develop in their careers.

The organisation encourages team spirit and a sense of belonging via platforms like Workplace and a social group, the “Social FunAATics”, which organises various events to foster camaraderie among colleagues.

AAT's commitment to social mobility is demonstrated through their bursary scheme, enabling dedicated individuals to succeed in the sector regardless of their personal circumstances. They also endeavour to achieve Net Zero by 2030, contributing to environmental sustainability.

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Team Cohesion = Performance

Darlington Building Society

Lincolnshire Housing Partnership (LHP)

The Works

The Soil Association

Mission Mars

Lily

Kingsley Napley LLP

TravelPerk

Alzheimer's Research UK

AAT

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