Best Companies Factors: My Team

Manufacturing

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Siddall and Hilton

Siddall & Hilton's dedicated work committee, representative of various business areas, coordinates seasonal social activities. This not only enriches the workplace culture but also fosters team spirit and camaraderie.

Siddall & Hilton's fair treatment of employees is reflected in its quarterly profit-related bonus scheme. It has also increased pay overall by 23% over the last two years, demonstrating its commitment to employee welfare amid the cost of living crisis.

Siddall & Hilton prioritises mental health, with initiatives such as the Menopause Café and the 'Listening Ears' team. It also provides a fully funded financial coaching service, further supporting their employees' wellbeing.

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Not For Profit Body's

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Skills for Care

The organisation offers a variety of development opportunities, including internal training sessions, mentoring programmes, and specific manager training. It encourages employees to create individual development plans, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Managers at Skills for Care are equipped with training in Compassionate Leadership and benefit from the support of People and Development Partners. The company ensures that managers are well-prepared to support their teams, fostering an environment of trust and care.

Skills for Care promotes team spirit through regular meetings and social activities, alongside team development days focused on charitable activities. The organisation recognises the importance of building strong, supportive relationships within teams, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie.

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Not For Profit Body's

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Worcester City Council

The Managing Director provides regular updates to the whole organisation. Through ‘The City Plan’ the Council ensures that employees are kept up to date with its corporate values and competency framework.

Worcester City Council supports team building and celebrates its teams through a number of events including quizzes and its WOSCARS.

As well as supporting its local community through the services it provides, the Council and its colleagues go above and beyond when helping charitable causes. Its SHIFT Cycle scheme and staff survey charitable contributions provide fundraising opportunities for all employees to participate in.

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Technology

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FSP

The organisation brings its teams together for a range of events, including its company kick-off at Bafta Piccadilly 195 in London, its Thameside soirée featuring live music and a BBQ, and its annual company awards ceremony at the Natural History Museum, where it celebrated colleagues' achievements.

FSP supports its next generation of leaders through its ‘New Leaders’ and ‘Emerging Leaders’ development programmes. The organisation has also launched its apprenticeship scheme to provide on the job and academic learning to give employees the best kick-start to their career.

On-demand coaching is provided to enable peak performance, with the view to understand the benefits of everyone in the team excelling. This is a benefit to the people that work with them, creating a cascade effect through the business. This is supplemented with a programme of soft-skill workshops that are linked to current business challenges.

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Financial Services

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Cubico Sustainable Investments

Cubico Sustainable Investments ensures fair treatment of its employees by conducting annual salary reviews and external benchmarking. The unique target bonus scheme also allows employees to earn up to 150% of their target bonus, based on company, team and individual performance.

The organisation’s commitment to employee wellbeing is evident in their wellness workshops, access to the Calm app, and gym benefit. They also provide an Employee Assistance Programme for support with physical or mental health issues and financial difficulties.

Team spirit and camaraderie is encouraged through regular social events and activities, such as team quizzes, global competitions (like Cubico Has Talent), and quarterly socials, doing different activities for each social, including crazy golf, bingo and a Jack The Ripper Tour around London.. These initiatives foster a sense of belonging and fun within the team.

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Business Services

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Zenith

At Zenith, managers provide a supportive environment, as evidenced by the launch of the World Class Manager program. This continuous training program equips leaders with tools for effective talent development, stakeholder communication, and quality one-to-one meetings.

Zenith fosters a strong team spirit, underscored by regular get-togethers organised by the CSR committee. These include diverse events like group walks to beauty spots in the summer, meals out, and escape rooms, thereby enhancing the feeling of belonging among colleagues.

Zenith's leadership ensures effective communication and a supportive environment. The CEO maintained open communication channels, and the company adopted agile working practices to ensure the welfare of its employees. It has also implemented state of the art technology across multiple sites so that it can stream live events and share business updates in real time.

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Housing Associations

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Stonewater

Stonewater offers employees access to the Step Up To Management programme which is delivered in conjunction with an external apprenticeship provider. Delegates are able to complete an associated L2 or L3 ILM qualification and aspiring managers can work towards the Principles of Team Leading Level 2 Certificate.

The organisation’s mission, vision, values and Customer Promise are emphasised from the very start of the employee lifecycle during two-day residential inductions, and is supported through e-learning, regular feedback from managers, and communication through various comms channels such as the intranet and monthly Team Talks, ensuring all colleagues feel part of One Stonewater.

Stonewater enables teams to create weekly socials, where colleagues are set fun tasks to get to know each other through scavenger hunts around their homes and pub quizzes. It also provides a budget for Team Away Days which managers can use to purchase lunches and other items to enhance the team experience or recognise performance.

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Insurance

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Reassured

The organisation works with Health Assured, providing specialist information app which includes healthy eating, exercising and medical information. It also provides all employees with access to medicash for medical services and repayment for dental treatment and complimentary medical support. This provision also has access to a GP service.

Reassured’s Premier Club event is run three times per year and is to recognise top performance across all departments. The winners have the opportunity to go on an all-expenses paid trip to a chosen destination with cultural experiences provided. Places recently visited include Dubai, Milan, Madrid, and Athens.

Monthly Business Champions events help to drive team engagement with events including escape rooms, laser quest, theatre shows and meals. In the summer and at Christmas the organisation holds all company parties to bring the teams together and recognise achievements. They are held within a hotel with dinner and DJ.

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Law

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Penningtons Manches Cooper

Penningtons Manches Cooper cultivates a sense of pride among its employees through its strong reputation in various sectors. The firm's "Codify our Culture" initiative fosters a sense of belonging and value, giving every employee a voice in defining organisational values.

The firm encourages personal growth through its diverse practice areas and international reach. The opportunity for progression is evidenced by the firm's initiative to incorporate employee feedback in strategic decisions, utilising their skills and ideas.

Penningtons Manches Cooper fosters team spirit through regular Zoom meetings and Yammer conversations. These platforms encourage dialogue and collaboration, creating a sense of unity within the firm.

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Technology

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Namos Solutions

Namos Solutions provides managers with formal ILM training, enabling them to offer robust support to their teams. The company also promotes mental health awareness, arming managers with the tools to care for their team's wellbeing.

The company prioritises employee wellbeing by offering a comprehensive private health insurance scheme. The plan includes a robust wellbeing programme, mental health support, and an EAP, striking a balance between work and personal life.

Namos Solutions encourages its colleagues to build strong relationships by organising team building activities throughout the year. It further hosts an annual Spring Party which brings the business and teams together for a company-wide update.

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Team Cohesion = Performance

Siddall and Hilton

Skills for Care

Worcester City Council

FSP

Cubico Sustainable Investments

Zenith

Stonewater

Reassured

Penningtons Manches Cooper

Namos Solutions

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