WPA is active in the local community, supporting the local hospice, Business Link, charities, education projects, schools and events. They also open their full facilities, sometimes at weekends, to local organisations and charities as a venue for training, prize-giving and launches.

WPA is active in the local community, supporting the local hospice, Business Link, charities, education projects, schools and events. They also open their full facilities, sometimes at weekends, to local organisations and charities as a venue for training, prize-giving and launches.

Worlds Apart values its employees, recognising individual contribution at all levels. It's a fast-paced environment with never a dull moment and they like to have a laugh at work and a lot of fun on the way!

There are three days off site Global Management training for all managers with an external coaching and leadership expert. They also receive 'Manager Evaluation' which is feedback from all reports followed by a one to one with HR Director.

Workshare build strong teams and hold team building days. All teams have budgets for separate team building events. The sales team recently went Go Karting in San Francisco after a training weekend.

The Directors and Senior Managers in Business work alongside our teams practically on a daily basis and there are close working relationships within the management team to encourage the development of high standards and a fun culture.

The Directors and Senior Managers in Business work alongside our teams practically on a daily basis and there are close working relationships within the management team to encourage the development of high standards and a fun culture.

Staff have developed a wish list of the type of organisation they would like to work in. Using what staff had told us, Whitefriars defined a vision, values and aims. This was branded “Stardust Strategy”.

Employees are encouraged to talk early to a manager at 1:1s if there are any problems and there are wrap around solutions to meet their short term needs. There are also various flexible working policies including flexi time, career break, job share and reduced hours.

All teams have regular team meetings and a budget for awaydays. Cross team working is encouraged through: Can do Champions; IiP Focus Group; Staff Conference and Social Committee. Monthly Team Brief communicates what the organisation and different teams are achieving and what the challenges are.

Healthy Lifestyles grant and fitness check ups for the over 40s. Employee Assistance Programme. West Kent also provide subsidised massage and reflexology during working hours. Flexible working and Homeworking policies are in place and access to the IT network from home.

There are major volunteering programmes for staff and students and the University has numerous eco initiatives including cheaper travel cards, recycling and a sponsored free bus.

There are major volunteering programmes for staff and students and the University has numerous eco initiatives including cheaper travel cards, recycling and a sponsored free bus.

Housing is the foundation stone to a ‘normal' family life. Without a safe, secure and cosy home, customers struggle to gain employment, benefits, support etc. Twin Valley staff work on a daily basis to help them improve their lives, interacting with agencies and local authority support services on their behalf.

Housing is the foundation stone to a ‘normal' family life. Without a safe, secure and cosy home, customers struggle to gain employment, benefits, support etc. Twin Valley staff work on a daily basis to help them improve their lives, interacting with agencies and local authority support services on their behalf.

The Senior Partner has lunched with all assistants in all offices and is now lunching with all the support staff in all offices and hosts, with a senior manager, monthly buffet lunches for a cross section of staff.

The firm has for the last 10 years paid a performance bonus to all eligible staff. This year bonuses ranged from 3 to 15% of salary.

TOR Homes offer flexible working and home working. To support employees' health and well being there is a generous sickness and annual leave allowance. In addition there is a Health Cash Back Plan incorporating medical and counselling services.

Employees at TOR Homes are given management feedback to ensure that they feel rewarded for their efforts.