Associate of the Quarter - Associates are nominated for this award by their fellow associates. The leadership team then decide on the person with the most valuable contribution for that quarter. These associates are then entered into Associate of the Year. There is also an Instant Recognition Programme where managers can reward associates for an achievement.

Associate of the Quarter - Associates are nominated for this award by their fellow associates. The leadership team then decide on the person with the most valuable contribution for that quarter. These associates are then entered into Associate of the Year. There is also an Instant Recognition Programme where managers can reward associates for an achievement.

Flexible working hours are in place to promote a better work life balance. The company offer an above average contribution pension scheme and a childcare voucher scheme. As well as this employees have access to an on site occupational nurse, medicals and vaccinations are also provided and 2009 will see the launch of a new wellness programme.

Each Employee has been allocated an average of 30 hours training per year. They have been encouraged to produce development plans to access there progress and recognise any training needs. The company encourage membership of and pay fees for appropriate professional institutions.

Securities & Investment Institute offers students and members of the public who are on a low income reduced price exams and memberships, CPD events are also provided for members and the general public as well as scholarships and various exhibitions.

There is a good work / life balance at the company and a focus on employees, as well as other benefits employees receive free private health insurance and free flu jabs.

Employees are encouraged to look after themselves which is why the company offer its employees subsidised gym memberships, as well as this they benefit from annual health checks with a nurse and free eye tests.

Using both internal and external assessors RTR is also currently running an NVQ programme available to all employees. Standard Operating Procedures are in place for all processes and procedures and new and existing employees are formally assessed against these for competency. Each individual employee has personal plans and targets clearly related to the overall objectives which are adjusted at bi-annual appraisal discussions and reviewed monthly in individual 1-2-1's with each of them.

Employees get to vote for the Most Valued Player award on a monthly basis whereas the quarterly Dining Club award is based on sales performance for the quarter and rewards the individual with dinner at a top restaurant. The annual Honours Club award is a points based system with the prize being a trip to New York.

Employees get to vote for the Most Valued Player award on a monthly basis whereas the quarterly Dining Club award is based on sales performance for the quarter and rewards the individual with dinner at a top restaurant. The annual Honours Club award is a points based system with the prize being a trip to New York.

Royal Haskoning supports an international social projects programme. The scheme is designed to enable staff to volunteer time to community projects and the company allocates one hour per employee per office to assign time to a project. The company also matches funds of up to £3000 raised for charity where fifteen or more employees have been involved.

There is a wide range of training courses, lunchtime forums, toolbox talks, development programmes and a job shop where employees have an opportunity to experience different career paths. Support is given through mentoring and funding of chartership programmes. The talent development programme provides structure for teams to develop themselves professionally by engaging in new business.

They share economic and company information and how it impacts on them through regular trading statements. They have mixed team workshops on introduction of company policy. They operate an open door policy and visibility around the business.

They operate an open door policy, line manager reviews and appraisals, benefits and Healthsure policies are also available to employees.

The organisation hold various social and team building events. Focus is placed on collective responsibility for success.

A well being clinic is held every 6 months for employees exposed to dust or particle intake. The Ripple Group encourages open discussion regarding personal well being and actively encourages employees to devote some of their time to keeping fit.

The Formal Job Review and Plan takes place annually. This document driven process assesses an individual's strengths, weaknesses, development needs and frustrations. Good, bad and obscure facts about people may be found and addressed, leading to promotion, job change, job content alteration, formal training and informal training/coaching.

Private medical insurance has been provided without charge to all employees since 1995. This was extended to include dentistry four years ago. Repton has installed showers for people to use and encourages employees to take extended lunch breaks to exercise once or twice a week. Cycle facilities are provided and various sporting events entered, like the Reading half marathon.

They provide private medical health insurance at the company's cost. They provide meals and refreshments for employees whilst at work. Health and Safety policies are maintained and enforced using a 3rd party company.

They provide private medical health insurance at the company's cost. They provide meals and refreshments for employees whilst at work. Health and Safety policies are maintained and enforced using a 3rd party company.