Team Cohesion = Performance

Chartwell have acquired extensive resources on training, guidance and information for managers which is all available on the company intranet giving them quick and easy access to a wealth of knowledge that can help them at any time. Managers are also encouraged to attend any industry events aimed specifically at managers as well as any motivational seminars.

Chartwell have acquired extensive resources on training, guidance and information for managers which is all available on the company intranet giving them quick and easy access to a wealth of knowledge that can help them at any time. Managers are also encouraged to attend any industry events aimed specifically at managers as well as any motivational seminars.

This organisation has a flexible approach to accommodate employees with personal and medical appointments and time in lieu is also available though employees having the option to either leave early or come in later. There is an on-site doctor and nurse who provide a drop in service and regular health checks for employees at no cost to the individual. In addition to encourage work/life balance they also support employees through a subsidised gym membership and child care vouchers.

This organisation continues to foster strong relationships with the communities in which they are based and have links with local businesses, primary schools and charities. Recently they participated in a reading scheme with a school that is based close to their London head office. Employees have the option to get involved with the ride to work scheme on an annual basis, which not only promotes a healthier lifestyle for employees but also reduces the environmental impact of the journey to work for those employees who take part in the scheme. Wherever possible throughout the office, measures have been introduced to increase energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption, ensuring that as much of the paper used throughout the offices are recycled and where possible they use paper that is either recycled or obtained from a sustainable source.

Charles Russell provides a range of different events for teams such as quiz nights, firm wide drinks and a River Thames boat party. Individual offices have their own events and sporting activities which include tennis tournaments, regular football and netball tournaments. In addition annual away days are a regular feature within the organisation and varies from service to service

This organisation provides a supportive and friendly working environment with an ‘open door' policy by management. The practice has identified that internal communication is key to ensuring a collaborative environment. Great efforts are made to promote transparency and knowledge sharing amongst employees through regular updates from each service, communication emails and internal events. In addition to support and develop management training there is a new partner training programme and newly qualified solicitors training programme that operates on an annual basis.

The organistaion pursue a policy of supporting charities close to the heart of the Center Parcs brand, they focus support on children's and environmental charities and have long standing arrangements with several charities for terminally ill children, providing much need holidays for seriously ill children and their families. Recently adopted the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity as their main corporate charity. They have two purpose built Nature Educational Centre's and a biodiversity programme which protects species, plants and wild flowers and they engage local naturalists to carry out ecological monitoring on all villages. In addition to this they run a 'Community Hero' programme, which recognise's employees who do work for local charities and community groups.

The organistaion pursue a policy of supporting charities close to the heart of the Center Parcs brand, they focus support on children's and environmental charities and have long standing arrangements with several charities for terminally ill children, providing much need holidays for seriously ill children and their families. Recently adopted the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity as their main corporate charity. They have two purpose built Nature Educational Centre's and a biodiversity programme which protects species, plants and wild flowers and they engage local naturalists to carry out ecological monitoring on all villages. In addition to this they run a 'Community Hero' programme, which recognise's employees who do work for local charities and community groups.

The inclusive ethos of the college provides a strong foundation, upon which respect of different faiths and cultures allows its students and employees to thrive and develop as individuals in an atmosphere of mutual respect. Expectations and standards are very high throughout the college. The mission and ethos is lived out in all that the College does. Students, staff and governors are rightly proud of the college. In their attitudes and daily work they fully embrace the life of a Catholic community built on faith, respect, love and trust where each individual is nurtured and valued as unique.

Cardinal Newman College offer support to their managers in a variety of ways starting with internal management training as well as the full support and mentoring offered by the senior managers within the organisation. They occasionally have guest coaches or mentors available to administer training at staff events or training days.

They have an environmental and geotechnical department, who manage and maintain company policies. Campbell Reith is currently in the process of developing an Environmental Action Plan to minimise the environmental impacts of their own business as well as in their engineering solutions. As all partners of Campbell Reith are chartered professionals, corporate social responsibility has been a requisite part of the professional development of all these key management staff since their formation. All offices have established links with local schools, colleges and universities and regularly attend careers events advising students of all ages on what benefits a career in engineering may offer them.

They have an environmental and geotechnical department, who manage and maintain company policies. Campbell Reith is currently in the process of developing an Environmental Action Plan to minimise the environmental impacts of their own business as well as in their engineering solutions. As all partners of Campbell Reith are chartered professionals, corporate social responsibility has been a requisite part of the professional development of all these key management staff since their formation. All offices have established links with local schools, colleges and universities and regularly attend careers events advising students of all ages on what benefits a career in engineering may offer them.

As part of the Addenbrooke's Life initiative, they have introduced a nationally recognised health and wellbeing programme where staff social events play a large role. This is possible as they get sponsored for many of their larger events. Things like their staff painting and poetry competition really take no cost at all, just time. Team building can take a variety of forms, some is conducted and organised at local level. Others prefer a more structured and formal approach. It is seen as important that teams decide themselves which approach is most suited to their own needs.

As part of the Addenbrooke's Life initiative, they have introduced a nationally recognised health and wellbeing programme where staff social events play a large role. This is possible as they get sponsored for many of their larger events. Things like their staff painting and poetry competition really take no cost at all, just time. Team building can take a variety of forms, some is conducted and organised at local level. Others prefer a more structured and formal approach. It is seen as important that teams decide themselves which approach is most suited to their own needs.

Employees are rewarded for their efforts through various ways. Financially there are non-contractual bonus and differentiated pay reviews. They also ensure that regular thank yous are given to ensure that employees feel appreciated.

Employees are recognised for their achievements in many ways. Individual recognition, for example, for the most generated leads, is given within individual teams; peer recognition is posted on the company intranet site and individualised letters of recognition accompanying the pay review letters are also sent.

Burnley Borough Council are in the process of developing a total rewards booklet which will be designed to give employees a full breakdown of their salary and benefits package. Benefits include final salary pensions, equal pay structure, market supplements, generous leave allowance, flexi-time and incremental pay scales.

The Council was awarded funding to plant a million trees in the Forest of Burnley. The bid was prepared by a member of staff from the Planning Service. They have developed a Carbon Management Plan which includes advice on how all local organisations can embed carbon management into their own organisations and the Council itself is following this plan. They have also signed the Nottingham declaration on climate change and also signed the 10-10 initiative pledging to cut their carbon footprint by 10% by 2010. This is on top of a wider pledge to reduce carbon emissions by 25% by 2013. In signing up to the 10-10 initiative the Council took a leadership role and actively challenges other organisations to follow suit.

This organisation provides both formal and informal activities such as recognition of teams' success is given through celebatory dinners and away days. Employees with long service are invited to attend a long service award lunch and for those employees retiring there is a retirement party held.

This organisation provides both formal and informal activities such as recognition of teams' success is given through celebatory dinners and away days. Employees with long service are invited to attend a long service award lunch and for those employees retiring there is a retirement party held.