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Modo25

Modo25 organises regular team building activities including quizzes, axe-throwing, junkyard golf, a food festival, and pumpkin carving at Halloween. The organisation also hosts Modofest annually, where teams get together to discuss the year’s performance, highlights, plans for the year ahead, and to give out awards that are voted for by the teams.

The organisation offers a range of growth and development opportunities including a Kickstarter scheme, apprenticeships, and a variety of online training programmes, including a SaaS marketing course which provides monthly training and mentoring. Third party experts also help to train teams on specific online tools.

Modo25’s values were agree during a company-wide workshop session. These words are on the walls of the office to remind colleagues what the organisation stands for and to encourage them to live by these words every day. Bi-monthly Operations meetings allows teams to share information, understand challenges, and ensure communication is as good as possible.

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Recruitment

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The Recruitment Group

The Group is deeply invested in providing personal growth and development opportunities to its management teams, offering a Level 3 apprenticeship programme in management and leadership and a comprehensive six-week training programme for branch managers. These initiatives provide opportunities for skill enhancement and career progression.

The Recruitment Group foster team spirit through pulse meetings for branch managers, regionals and head of departments every 3 months. Weekly teams meetings with branch managers and regional managers, and the sales team help provide organisational clarity, and yearly awards evenings with dinner and accommodation provided celebrate the employees who have live the Group’s values.

The Group has an Employee Assistant Programme which all colleagues have access to. Employees can access counselling services 24/7 and a wide range of self-help plans from debt management to improving sleep. The organisation also has a number of Mental Health First Aiders across its branch network that provide further support.

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Business Services

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UK Finance

UK Finance holds regular monthly Company 'Town Hall' meetings which are hosted by a member of the ExCo team and which are an opportunity to bring all colleagues together to share news, updates and for teams to showcase their work.

Every month, the organisation asks colleagues to nominate others who they believe have gone 'above and beyond' in performing their role. All nominations are reviewed and successful nominees are awarded a bottle of champagne at the monthly all colleague 'Town Hall' meeting.

All colleagues are entitled to three paid 'volunteering days' each year which they can use to support a good cause of their choice. Furthermore, at the end of each year colleagues vote for a 'charity of the year' which becomes the beneficiary of any fund raising activities that the company undertakes the following year.

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Leisure & Hospitality

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GAIL's

Food discount was increased to 50% off when not working and completely free during work hours. The organisation also reviewed its pay structures to keep ahead of the game. Managers receive a pay review twice yearly and the average increase last year was 8%.

Its monthly Cascade process brings initiatives, launches and updates to all teams, including a bake-off to test new products, SHINE customer experience training, financial results, leadership initiatives, team building activities, and staff engagement. This brings teams together to focus on key areas of importance to the business in a consistent, considered and empowering way.

There are clear development pathways for every individual and succession plans in place for every role. As individuals grow in their career, they are cross-trained so that they understand all aspects of the business. This ensures every colleague understands the pressures and challenges of each part of the bakery.

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Recruitment

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Claremont Consulting

As part of its employee benefits, Claremont Consulting offers a detailed health care plan including access to a 24-hour hotline, medical, dental and optical care, and therapy treatments. As an additional employee benefit it provides the Westfield Health plan which offers subsided gym membership for all employees.

The company organises employee culture days paid for by Claremont Consulting which involve competitive and inclusive tasks. For example the team recently attended a Battle Bar where employees were able to play games of pool, table tennis, and shuffle board along with Clay Pigeon shooting for its Christmas party.

Throughout the year Claremont Consulting organises various activities to support charities. These include an internal table tennis competition, a Grand National Sweepstake, and a business fives football tournament. Instead of a company Secret Santa, each employee bought a toy for a child of refuge to receive as a Christmas present through the KidsOut charity.

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Technology

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Technology Services Group (TSG)

TSG champions lifelong learning, with a dedicated training team and online portal, MyLearning, supporting employees in their developmental journeys. Through a blend of classroom workshops, online learning, coaching and mentoring, TSG provides ample opportunities for skills enhancement and career progression.

Managers at TSG are encouraged to develop their teams through a structured management development programme. They receive training in key operational skills and have access to resources on the Learning Management System. Regular coaching and performance management training ensures effective leadership.

At TSG, team spirit is fostered through a dedicated sports and social network, which organises various activities from quiz nights to walking challenges. The company's internal recognition scheme, Purple Stars, also contributes to a sense of camaraderie and mutual appreciation among team members.

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Retail

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Selco Builders Warehouse

The management development programme, Rising Stars, comes in three, 12-month courses: bronze, silver and gold. Delivered by an external company, the content is written by Selco. A staff member starting on the bronze programme could be a deputy manager by time they finish the gold level.

Staff rate lifestyle benefits more highly these days, so the company has increased holiday entitlement, extended the amount of people for whom it provides private healthcare and made a free health-cash plan available to all 3,000 employees.

Engagement days with different themes take place across the whole business about four times a year based on a different theme. Each team celebrates the theme in their own way and events are posted on the company's communications platform.

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Technology

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VoucherCodes

VoucherCodes offers a variety of learning and development opportunities for employees, such as DE&I management training and a mentoring scheme. They also encourage personal development time, allowing employees to utilise their skills and advance their careers.

Managers at VoucherCodes are supportive and caring, ensuring their teams feel valued and heard. They actively engage with the employee suggestion box, addressing suggestions and fostering an environment of trust and transparency.

VoucherCodes encourages team spirit and belonging through inclusive social events and team competitions. The weekly trivia quizzes and charity-driven step challenges ensure a fun and collaborative atmosphere within the team.

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Leisure & Hospitality

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Ocean Holidays Limited

The organisation conducts monthly company meetings for all employees. Each session delivers clear information about the current business status and plans and forecasts for the months ahead. Ocean Holidays also hosts guest speaker events to educate and share knowledge, and its annual Summer and Christmas parties, both of which are fully funded for all employees.

Ocean Holidays partners with EveryMind at Work, who run webinars on all forms of mental health and help managers to support their teams. The organisation also has trained Mental Health Champions who play a proactive role within the company and are able to sign post individuals to the get the support they need.

Ocean Holidays supports Haven House Children’s Hospice and raised over £100,000 for the charity. It regularly organises fundraising events, including sponsored walks, quiz nights, fancy dress competitions, and its annual Rudy's ramble.

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Architect & Surveyor

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JTP

The annual office study trips to places such as Lyon, London Dock, and Wapping are a testament to the firm's focus on team-building. These trips allow teams to learn about best-practice architecture, fostering team spirit and a sense of belonging.

Through initiatives like the Building Futures programme and school outreach programmes, JTP gives back to society by offering work experience, learning, and career opportunities. The firm's focus on nature-led design also shows a commitment to environmental wellbeing.

JTP offers ample opportunities for personal growth, with initiatives like weekly design reviews and fortnightly professional training groups. These initiatives not only utilise the skills of the employees but also offer a platform for learning and development.

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Team Cohesion = Performance

Modo25

The Recruitment Group

UK Finance

GAIL's

Claremont Consulting

Technology Services Group (TSG)

Selco Builders Warehouse

VoucherCodes

Ocean Holidays Limited

JTP

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