Team Cohesion = Performance

Individuals at the council who have performed well may receive a financial 'honoraria' payment in recognition of their achievement. Also, teams who have performed well may receive funds towards a social evening out, to reward their efforts.

Individuals at the council who have performed well may receive a financial 'honoraria' payment in recognition of their achievement. Also, teams who have performed well may receive funds towards a social evening out, to reward their efforts.

The council provide work placements for students in a variety of their services. These are arranged either directly with the students or with the placement office at the universities. Placements vary in length from 4-48 weeks and always focus on giving the student valuable workplace experience.

Aberdeenshire have developed a culture of recognising and rewarding employees through regular team briefs, where employees' efforts will be recognised by their line manager or supervisor. Colleagues are also encouraged to bring employees efforts to the attention of managers, heads of service and directors for recognition.

Yes Telecom have away days for senior management using outsourced Management support teams who specialise in helping clients to implement and manage a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme.

Yes Telecom aim to build strong teams. Social events are held such as the Christmas party and charity events. 'Together We achieve Results' is a core value included in the employee recognition awards.

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.