Team Cohesion = Performance

PMI Health Group have an informal and relaxed working environment an open door policy so that managers are accessible to everyone. There is a 'No blame' culture.

PMI Health Group offer flexibility in working hours negotiated with each employee. There is a Family friendly policy in place covering care for dependent relatives. Access to in-house medical and nursing staff for advice and counselling as well as employee assistance programme.

The leader and senior managers engage and interact with employees through the four social events they hold throughout the year and also via their newsletter and intranet.

Opal have their own Company Charity which is called the " The Opal Foundation". At Opal Property Group they have The Opal Green Policy to monitor their carbon footprint.

The Office of Rail Regulation's Learning and development programme for staff that includes access to internal and external training courses. They also includes a small Development grant which employees can apply for. They hold a Christmas Party, annual sports day and for the first time in 2008, they will be holding their first Staff Conference.

Employees are able to apply for personal grants to fund courses in non-professional training and in more creative pursuits like photography or learning a new language. The intention is to encourage lifelong learning.

Northcroft pay for all career development opportunities, training courses, membership fees and CPD enhancement opportunities. Northcroft also have a comprehensive mentoring, supervising and coaching service.

Northcroft pay for all career development opportunities, training courses, membership fees and CPD enhancement opportunities. Northcroft also have a comprehensive mentoring, supervising and coaching service.

Nabarro runs subsidised social events e.g. Summer Party, Christmas Party and Quiz Nights amongst other events. Teams take part in end of deal celebrations.

Nabarro runs subsidised social events e.g. Summer Party, Christmas Party and Quiz Nights amongst other events. Teams take part in end of deal celebrations.

Global launch of the Project Management Certification Programme. This has resulted in a number of UK based technicians and specialists working overseas to help colleagues from other countries gain experience and knowledge.

Improved and increased levels of performance management training including the provision of new modules such as interview skills, conducting appraisals, financial management etc.

All employees are given the opportunity through reviews to comment on the way they are managed. It is part of the annual appraisal for staff to say how they believe they are managed. This is taken into consideration and passed onto their managers.

They have the monthly support award - Employees nominate the support staff they feel have made a great contribution. The winners receive Selfridges vouchers, champagne and a certificate. The Top Achievers plus the support staff who have gone beyond their role are each awarded with a luxury holiday. Winners also receive an engraved crystal trophy.

MessageLabs pay for performance as part of the annual review and individual departments have a budget to give small rewards to staff.

Each quarter, at Messagelabs' business review, there are awards for employees and teams under set categories. At the annual business review they acknowledge outstanding achievements by giving three employees a Rising Star award where they are mentored by a business leader for the year.

Wisdom Wednesdays are an opportunity for departments to meet and deliver an overview of what each department does and explore ways of working more effectively together. This takes place over a buffet lunch on a weekly basis.

Wisdom Wednesdays are an opportunity for departments to meet and deliver an overview of what each department does and explore ways of working more effectively together. This takes place over a buffet lunch on a weekly basis.