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Harpenden Building Society

Harpenden Building Society encourages a strong team spirit. It hosts get-togethers like popular quiz nights and an end-of-year awards event, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among employees.

The society provides wellbeing support via a free employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, paid compassionate leave, and counselling support. It also offers flexible working arrangements to maintain work-life balance.

Regular business updates are shared by the Executive Committee, outlining the Society's plans, progress, and performance.

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Orega Management Ltd

Orega has a 'Wellbeing Board' located in the staff office. This board serves as a central hub for sharing information about various charities, support services, local exercise classes, and mental wellbeing courses. Furthermore, everyone at the organisation receives a ‘Wellbeing Day’ each year.

Orega Christmas parties break the mould of conventional office gatherings. Rather than a standard sit-down meal, the company organises a range of games and activities with chances to win prizes. This interactive approach caters to a variety of interests and ensures everyone can have a great time.

Orega’s 'Acting Up' scheme allows the organisation to offer temporary promotions to team members, providing them with a taste of the responsibilities and challenges of a new role before making a permanent shift. This 'try before you buy' approach allows employees to determine if the new position aligns with their career aspirations.

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Westminster Foundation for Democracy

At WFD, wellbeing is not extra. All staff are committed to their work because the company wants to make a positive difference. Its flexible working policies are a key initiative to support the positive wellbeing of its staff. These policies aim to improve work-life balance, reduce commuting costs, and relieve staff of some workplace pressures.

The company organises an annual “Reading Week” in which it pauses its usual work to discuss what's working well in the business and where change is needed. For 2023, the theme was ‘innovation’, gathering colleagues from across the business for over four days to hear about the application and challenges of delivering results and impact.

All of WFD’s line managers are dedicated to their managerial development through an externally sourced programme. The four-module programme covers 1 - Goal Setting and Engagement, 2 - Workload Management, Prioritisation, and Delegation, 3 - Managing for Performance, including Effective Feedback, and 4 - Coaching and Development Conversations.

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Zempler Bank

Zempler Bank builds team relationships through a variety of activities and events. It’s monthly huddle enable employees to hear the latest updates from the CEO and other speakers, and it organises regular team building days such as its Team Culture days, Summer and Christmas parties, and it department ‘away days’.

The organisation launched a Leadership development programme last year, ensuring investment in its senior managers' development. It also introduced a management development programme to equip its managers with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively lead, support, and engage their teams.

Zempler Bank’s Talent Referral Scheme has a community related element, whereby part of the referral is a Community Reward: giving back and supporting others in the ups and downs of life with a donation of £125 to a charity of the employee's choice, selected from the list of Cashplus Bank supported registered charities.

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Age UK

Age UK has worked to embed a culture which values mental and physical wellbeing throughout the organisation. This includes a sign-posted Wellness Action Plan, training for managers from the mental health charity, Mind, on how to recognise and support people’s mental wellbeing, and 50 Mental Health First Aiders.

Age UK has a two-level management and leadership-development programme. Its Empowering Managers Programme focuses on empowering its managers with the right tools and knowledge to thrive in their roles, as well as ensuring its people managers understand, and are aligned with, its culture.

The organisation helps to build team relationships through a number of initiatives. Team away days develop relationships in a fun, out of office setting, whereas staff forums and briefings provide team members with the opportunity to have their voices heard.

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UKSA

Family and friends fun days bring everyone together to live one of the charity's values: "Challenge, have fun and smile." Regular newsletters, along with all-staff meetings and communications, keep the culture alive. News and staff feedback is shared through the HR department's People Hub.

Employees are encouraged to do apprenticeships. The charity has introduced a leadership academy that offers a blended learning programme and it has seen positive change, growth and development in those who have taken part. The HR department supports aspiring leaders to develop in their role.

The comprehensive rewards and recognition benefits package on offer includes giving out monthly golden tickets to those who have lived the charity's values or gone above and beyond. The golden ticket can be exchanged for a prize in the "goodie cupboard".

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mhance

mhance supports personal growth by encouraging employees to undertake professional qualifications such as Microsoft exams, CIPD or CIMA. The 'Educate & Celebrate' programme provides structured learning opportunities, encouraging skill utilisation and career advancement.

Team spirit is nurtured through regular company socials and virtual team quizzes. Monthly face-to-face sessions and the new HR system facilitate interaction and camaraderie among colleagues, fostering a sense of belonging.

mhance ensures a fair deal for its employees with a comprehensive benefits package, including an Employee Assistance Programme, reduced gym memberships, and cashback on medical expenses. They also offer 13 weeks sick pay and an income protection scheme.

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Fintel

Fintel encourages team spirit through regular team days and social events like the annual 'Easter Bonanza' and 'Summer Parties'. These initiatives foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie within teams, helping to create a fun and collaborative work environment.

Fintel prioritises employee wellbeing, launching a five-pillar wellbeing strategy and a dedicated mental wellbeing framework. The organisation also offers an Employee Assistance Program service as part of its Medical Cash Plan, encompassing one-to-one counselling, virtual GP appointments and a range of wellbeing resources.

Fintel is committed to giving back to society, evident in its charitable contributions and volunteering initiatives. The organisation provides free expert insight to MacMillan Cancer Support and offer free training to students at the University of Northampton. It has also introduced a volunteering allowance for employees to support local charities.

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Yorkshire Sport Foundation

Yorkshire Sport Foundation places great emphasis on team spirit and inclusivity. The organisation encourages social interaction with team away days, physical challenges, catch-up days, and regular social outings. This not only promotes a sense of belonging but also ensures that work is fun and engaging.

Yorkshire Sport Foundation has a dedicated wellbeing team that promotes a culture of health and wellness among employees. The organisation conducts regular wellbeing surveys and provides mental health support, including Mental Health First Aiders, demonstrating a robust commitment to employee wellbeing.

Yorkshire Sport Foundation is dedicated to giving back to society. Through the Department for Education Opening School Facilities programme, they distributed £1.1m to schools across South and West Yorkshire, making physical activity facilities accessible to local communities. The organisation also hosts events, supports awards, and delivers community projects, reinforcing its commitment to societal wellbeing.

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The Regenda Group

The Regenda Group encourages team spirit through events like the Dragon Boat Race. This fosters a sense of belonging and camaraderie among staff. Verbal communication and collaboration are highly valued, strengthening team dynamics.

The group prioritises employee wellbeing, offering mental health awareness training and wellbeing workshops. These initiatives focus on resilience, nutrition, sleep, posture, and exercise, ensuring a healthy work environment.

The Regenda Group's leadership, including the CEO, advocates for customer centricity, high performance, and open communication. Regular face-to-face briefings keep employees updated, fostering an environment of transparency and trust.

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Harpenden Building Society

Orega Management Ltd

Westminster Foundation for Democracy

Zempler Bank

Age UK

UKSA

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Yorkshire Sport Foundation

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