Staff awards are held for customer service, learner of the year, employee of the year and the organisation also have an environmental award. The organisation also has dashboards and share point as corporate communications. Leadership training and development is in place and covers, grievance policy, equality statement, equality and diversity training and dignity at work policy.

Staff awards are held for customer service, learner of the year, employee of the year and the organisation also have an environmental award. The organisation also has dashboards and share point as corporate communications. Leadership training and development is in place and covers, grievance policy, equality statement, equality and diversity training and dignity at work policy.

The organisation are involved in the ‘Healthy Lives at Work' initiative and this will be rolled out at the new HQ. Employees are given more in depth financial information during staff days to reassure employees of their current financial position against their competitors. Lunch Seminars are in place to provide employees with an opportunity to understand what other departments do and focus groups are introduced and lead by senior managers to understand employee views on survey results and where ROSPA could improve.

The organisation are involved in the ‘Healthy Lives at Work' initiative and this will be rolled out at the new HQ. Employees are given more in depth financial information during staff days to reassure employees of their current financial position against their competitors. Lunch Seminars are in place to provide employees with an opportunity to understand what other departments do and focus groups are introduced and lead by senior managers to understand employee views on survey results and where ROSPA could improve.

Employees serious about losing weight are offered moral support. Time off is supported if an employee feels this is appropriate for managing stress, otherwise managers are encouraged to offer support on an ongoing basis. It is recognised that this is a real issue for some employees and time off/support from manager is provided. They provide a fully equipped fitness centre with new equipment that is available to staff to use any time outside working hours as long as the site is open, free of charge.

Employees serious about losing weight are offered moral support. Time off is supported if an employee feels this is appropriate for managing stress, otherwise managers are encouraged to offer support on an ongoing basis. It is recognised that this is a real issue for some employees and time off/support from manager is provided. They provide a fully equipped fitness centre with new equipment that is available to staff to use any time outside working hours as long as the site is open, free of charge.

The organisation hold a formal Christmas event for all staff to attend. They also have regular gatherings including visits to the races. They hold an annual awards event and nominations are made by staff, the winners are decided by a panel of judges. The staff social committee receive a budget of £2000 per year to organise events.

The organisation hold a formal Christmas event for all staff to attend. They also have regular gatherings including visits to the races. They hold an annual awards event and nominations are made by staff, the winners are decided by a panel of judges. The staff social committee receive a budget of £2000 per year to organise events.

Some training activities that Sussex Oakleaf's employees might undertake are Corporate Induction Days, Learning about Recovery, Professionalism and Self Awareness, Mental Health Awareness, Train the Trainer, Cultural Awareness, Risk Assessment, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, Child Protection, Motivational Interviewing, Managing Difficult and Aggressive Behaviours, Managing Absence, Lone Working, First Aid, Food & Mood, Basic Drug Awareness, Alcohol Awareness, Prevention of Homelessness, The Management LEADER Programme and IT clinics. Formal qualifications can be part-funded by the organisation if identified and agreed through 1:1s/annual appraisal with line manager. Paid time off for study is also available, if agreed with line manager. In house training can also provide qualifications (NOCN/NVQ) e.g. LEAD programme, Peer Support, Train the Trainer.

Some training activities that Sussex Oakleaf's employees might undertake are Corporate Induction Days, Learning about Recovery, Professionalism and Self Awareness, Mental Health Awareness, Train the Trainer, Cultural Awareness, Risk Assessment, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults, Child Protection, Motivational Interviewing, Managing Difficult and Aggressive Behaviours, Managing Absence, Lone Working, First Aid, Food & Mood, Basic Drug Awareness, Alcohol Awareness, Prevention of Homelessness, The Management LEADER Programme and IT clinics. Formal qualifications can be part-funded by the organisation if identified and agreed through 1:1s/annual appraisal with line manager. Paid time off for study is also available, if agreed with line manager. In house training can also provide qualifications (NOCN/NVQ) e.g. LEAD programme, Peer Support, Train the Trainer.

There are a number of ways in which staff are rewarded, in addition to their salary. Honoraria payments are made where employees take on additional work beyond their usual role. The employee award scheme recognises where staff have 'gone the extra mile' and awards a financial payment or additional annual leave to the category winners. There is a team award as part of the annual Employee Award Scheme.

Strategic Directors have previously run customer excellence Workshops for staff. In addition our Chief Executive holds regular Chief's Chats on issues that may be of concern to staff. There is an open door policy in place at Stratford District Council. The leader has strong integrity and believes in a culture of transparency, openness, fairness and equality for all staff. He encourages flexibility within the organisation.

The organisation have an eye test scheme where they contribute to the cost of an eye test and also glasses if they are required for use with visual display equipment. They also operate a Vectis benefits scheme for staff which offers them discounts in a variety of locations and activities. Staff are contacted regularly by Vecits with their latest range of special offers. They are an accredited Investors In People Organisation which recognises individual contribution to the organisations success. They have a flexible working scheme, a final salary pension scheme, a sickness absence scheme and a flexi-time scheme.

As part of their wellbeing programme, which will be launched shortly there is also a facility for employees to complete an on-line healthy living questionnaire survey and this will signpost employees to where they can make improvements in their lifestyle. Employees are able to obtain reduced membership rates at gyms, both private clubs and the Council's two leisure centres. Employees are able to work flexi-time and where appropriate, work from home. There is an employee assistance programme in which employees have access to a 24/7 telephone counselling service. Face to face counselling will also provided where necessary.

Performance recognition is being introduced as is rewards for ideas or innovation. There are increments for milestone recognition and instant recognition is awarded as appropriate. There are long service awards.

Performance recognition is being introduced as is rewards for ideas or innovation. There are increments for milestone recognition and instant recognition is awarded as appropriate. There are long service awards.

Employees only have a contract for a maximum of 37 hours per week. Care Managers can authorise anyone wishing to work overtime for a maximum of 48 hours per week. These levels of work are in line with the European Time Working Directive and are in place to protect Sandwell's employees. Sandwell also employ a staff care counsellor for any employee experiencing specific personal or employment issues. The care counsellor can refer individuals for specialist counselling if necessary. Sandwell also has a specialist occupational health advisor who employees can see or be referred to with any physical or mental health issues.

Employees only have a contract for a maximum of 37 hours per week. Care Managers can authorise anyone wishing to work overtime for a maximum of 48 hours per week. These levels of work are in line with the European Time Working Directive and are in place to protect Sandwell's employees. Sandwell also employ a staff care counsellor for any employee experiencing specific personal or employment issues. The care counsellor can refer individuals for specialist counselling if necessary. Sandwell also has a specialist occupational health advisor who employees can see or be referred to with any physical or mental health issues.

Communication is the key to ensuring employees feel they are rewarded for their efforts and feel valued as part of the organisation. People's contribution to the organisation is recognised and valued. There are celebration awards, a staff suggestion scheme and being informed of the results of any suggestions made and letting staff know their opinions were valued. There is an appraisal system and staff receive feedback from their managers. The Council has adopted a rolling review process for Investors in People to ensure the mechanisms continue to be in place to support staff and let them know how valued their contribution is.

Communication is the key to ensuring employees feel they are rewarded for their efforts and feel valued as part of the organisation. People's contribution to the organisation is recognised and valued. There are celebration awards, a staff suggestion scheme and being informed of the results of any suggestions made and letting staff know their opinions were valued. There is an appraisal system and staff receive feedback from their managers. The Council has adopted a rolling review process for Investors in People to ensure the mechanisms continue to be in place to support staff and let them know how valued their contribution is.