Team Cohesion = Performance

Business Design Centre are members of the Islington Climate Change Partnership. A percentage of Company profits is donated to the Morris Charitable Trust and they have defined and are ever increasing recycling targets.

If someone is acknowledged to have provided an outstanding contribution during the year they are presented with an award called the Starburst Award. All staff are also given the opportunity to nominate an employee of the month. The winner receives an extra days holiday.

From serving healthy food in their restaurants to providing head massages, British Gas Business try to help employees live and work happily. They organise regular seminars on different aspects of healthy living and there are specific programmes for people wanting to stop smoking, lose weight or get fitter.

‘Learn To' is a management development programme for all first-line managers at British Gas Business. Managers take a series of courses, including ‘Learn to Lead', ‘Learn to Manage' and ‘Learn to Inspire'. The actual training brings in online learning and practical challenges.

British Credit Trust recognise employees through special awards. People can be nominated by their fellow colleagues and every quarter the person with most nominations wins £250.

All new starters at British Credit Trust have lunch with the Chairman and the CEO. The leadership team also hold ‘town hall' communications and regularly undertake floor walkabouts.

Brahm encourage all employees to attend Brahm University and Volunteers Plus sessions during which they get to work with members of staff from different specialisms and improve their leadership and other skills.

Brahm harness the enthusiasm and generosity of spirit of their employees by being involved in the volunteering programme, Leeds Cares, sharing time and skills with the local community, in particular St George's Crypt, a homeless charity.

The benefits package at Boyes Turner includes amongst other things, regular bonuses for all staff as well as healthcare, pensions, life insurance, discounted PCs and bicycles, local restaurants discounts, on-site catering and gym membership.

Most staff participate in the numerous social events that take place at group and firm level including weekly after work drinks events and after work quizzes as well as theatre trips, go-karting events, BBQ's and theme park trips.

All employees at Birse Civils receive annual performance development reviews. This process is designed to support the development of the individual and to ensure that a specifically tailored training programme is developed and delivered.

All employees at Birse Civils receive annual performance development reviews. This process is designed to support the development of the individual and to ensure that a specifically tailored training programme is developed and delivered.

Bidwells leader meets all new employees joining the firm, visits all offices on a monthly basis and holds regular meet and great sessions as well as presenting at monthly inductions.

Flexible working options provided at Bidwells include job sharing, reduced hours and school hours contracts. Well being benefits include private healthcare, subsidised sports facilities and an occupational health programme.

Efforts are recognised and the business structure allows for transparent development within a structured career path through the business. Benoy celebrate success as a company and individuals are highlighted in that celebration.

Outstanding individual contributions are celebrated by all. Special awards are presented each Christmas in every office for outstanding performance during the year. Individual service is also recognised and marked with a gift presentation at 5 years, 10 years, 20 years, 25 years and so on.

The Group Chairman is involved with several local organisations. They participate in fund raising for charities. They also have initiatives in the local community.

KB Benfield have appraisals with 360 degree feedback. They have a business critical learning and development plan. They also have an Investors In People recognition.

bd-ntwk actively promote the company culture and involve staff in defining what it means to be ‘Everybd'. Team events and challenges are held with great prizes provided for the winners.

bd-ntwk actively promote the company culture and involve staff in defining what it means to be ‘Everybd'. Team events and challenges are held with great prizes provided for the winners.