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My Team

Team Cohesion = Performance

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Manufacturing
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The Royal Mint

The Royal Mint encourages a strong team spirit. Through initiatives such as Fancy Dress Fridays and Picture of the Month competitions, The Royal Mint fosters fun and belonging within teams.

The Royal Mint prioritises employee wellbeing through its Wellbeing Plans. Initiatives such as the Golden Hour, weekly virtual yoga sessions, and rules against emailing outside of working hours, all contribute to a healthy work-life balance.

The Royal Mint remains dedicated to giving back to society. Its employees actively participate in various charity events, such as football festivals and flea markets for MIND, and work with Maggie's cancer charity.

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Utilities
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Energy Saving Trust

Four social committees have their own events fund to organise get-togethers in and around the Trust's offices in London, Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff, from festive and Halloween parties to bake sales and other fundraising activities. There are also virtual events, from wellbeing activities to one celebrating the Trust's 30th birthday.

'Getting to know our leaders' sessions have been introduced, with colleagues interviewing them about their career journey. The idea is to inspire those keen to progress at the Trust. The organisation has also invested in a new Learning and Development Manager to help staff map their career paths and identify training needs.

There are plans for listening groups across the Trust to dig deeper into engagement survey results. The leadership team wants to understand better why people feel the way they do, so they can address the issues and make plans to resolve them in a meaningful and impactful way.

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Business Services
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Airtime Rewards

The company has a social committee tasked with arranging all events, from summer and winter parties to dinners, bowling, competitions, karaoke and escape rooms. And staff don't need to worry about being out of pocket as there's a £250 social budget set aside for everyone.

New recruits are made to feel welcome before they start with a special pack and regular updates. On day one, they get all the equipment they need to hit the ground running and gifted merchandise. As an ice-breaker, a Q&A with them is shared on internal channels, and their manager treats them to lunch.

Employees get an annual Airtime Rewards-sponsored day to volunteer or fundraise for charity. The company donates a minimum of £500 when colleagues complete charity events. And when an employee's completed their probation, the company contributes to the charity they mentioned in their new starter Q&A.

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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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