What are companies doing with regards to 'My Team'

RE:GEN Group actively invests in its people's development through dedicated programmes like the bespoke leadership programmes for senior leaders and the "Leading from the Middle" course for managers. The company-wide mentoring programme, which is not tied to hierarchy, further encourages learning and growth at all levels, benefitting both individuals and the organisation.

RE:GEN Group prioritises employee wellbeing with initiatives like its Wellbeing Champions network, who offer support and signpost resources. The company also leverages strategic partnerships to provide access to expert-led programmes and helplines, ensuring comprehensive support is visible, accessible, and integrated into daily working life.

The Care Think Do training outlines expectations for managers to promote company values and principles. In addition, policies for one-to-one's and supervision are in place, which are monitored to provide ongoing support and guidance, empowering managers to lead effectively.

HCRG Care Group provides extensive support through its Employee Assistance Programme. This initiative includes a wide range of services such as mental health support, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) for various issues including menopause, and difficult conversation coaching to help colleagues navigate challenging situations.

At BetterYou, managers undergo a four and a half month formal management training programme to ensure they provide the best support for their teams. Regular meetings, performance reviews, and open communication lines between managers and team members foster trust and care within the team.

The company takes the wellbeing of its employees seriously. From providing regular office massages to hosting mental health workshops and discussions, BetterYou ensures a balanced work-life environment. The company also promotes physical health with initiatives like magnesium water fridges and fresh fruit availability.

Kiddie Capers Childcare is committed to employee growth. The company actively supports and funds staff qualifications, helping them to expand their knowledge and skills. Many team members have progressed from practitioner roles to management, demonstrating the company's dedication to career development.

At Kiddie Capers, managers are supportive and caring, providing employees with the necessary assistance and guidance. They appreciate the hard work of their team, as evidenced by the monthly Amazon vouchers awarded for full attendance.

The leadership team at Warranty First ensures that there is clear communication between all levels of the organisation through regular team meetings and buzz sessions where KPIs and targets are filtered down to individuals.

Management and leadership skills are provided through Warranty First’s inhouse HR consultant. Courses include subjects such as the right to manage, the legal context, emotional intelligence, absence management, wellbeing, and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Utilize’s Private Healthcare encourages staff to look after their well-being in many ways. It offers discounted gym memberships, discounts on fitness trackers and activewear, and free health checks. It also offers free annual subscriptions to wellness mobile apps such as Headspace and discounted spa breaks.

Utilize supports and promotes employee growth and development in various ways, providing regular feedback to help employees identify their strengths, areas for improvement, and career goals. This is called the One Page Plan held every quarter. Employees are encouraged to pursue their interests and passions and to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

Alexandra Palace provides its employees with a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including: eyecare and glasses reimbursement; free flu jabs; access to Validium, the Employee Assistance Programme that provides a free, confidential 24-hour counselling and advisory service; free staff meals when working on events; and subsidised weekly fitness classes.

All employees can enjoy discounts at the onsite cafes, restaurants, and bars with their staff pass. Every Friday, employees receive 50% off at the Pheonix Bar & Kitchen. Employees can also apply for free tickets to events and backstage bar passes.

Exeter Guild place a huge focus on developing future leaders. Every person that joins the Guild as a non-manager attends a 3-day leadership programme that focuses on ‘Grip Self, Grip Team, Grip Task’. It’s about taking personal responsibility, finding your ‘why’ and seeing yourself as a leader in the organisation and beyond.

The Guild is committed to minimising its environmental impact wherever possible. This is achieved strategically and operationally through an Environmental Management System, but crucially includes educating members about ways in which they can improve their impact on the environment. Furthermore, the Guild facilitates and supports environmental initiatives and provide volunteering opportunities for its members.

The organisation believes that success is driven through open communication. It operates with a mixed model of empowered department leaders as well as key stakeholder announcements. Weekly one-on-one calls and meetings - which involve relationship building, professional support and two-way feedback - are deeply ingrained in its culture.

The organisation operates using its ‘WIIGs’ (Wunderkind Identity and Impact Groups). WIIGs give back to the employees, the community, and the business. They are a resource to help employees feel connected, valued, respected, included, and aware. Each WIIG has its own budget to achieve its purpose, support its community and to grow awareness and inclusion.

One of LumiLink’s core values is to promote and support lifelong learning. Internally, it has a robust leadership training programme which is delivered through its people partners. This platform has over 400 courses that can be delivered in bitesize sessions, and includes a range of soft skills, behavioural attributes, and emotional and mental wellbeing programmes.

LumiLinks supports several causes, including sponsoring an internal project to support analytics for the visually impaired. The organisation also sponsors a grassroots football team and a London based Gaelic football team, and supports events for a cystic fibrosis charity.