My Manager
My Team

Team Cohesion = Performance

Our research shows strong team relationships boost productivity, decision-making and innovation. The My Team factor measures what matters most.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
No items found.

2simple

2simple are committed to all social responsibility issues and have raised upwards of £100,000 for charity - £15,000 was raised in the past 12 months alone. One example of their work includes printing a book from which 100% of all money generated was donated to good causes.

2simple are committed to all social responsibility issues and have raised upwards of £100,000 for charity - £15,000 was raised in the past 12 months alone. One example of their work includes printing a book from which 100% of all money generated was donated to good causes.

2simple have recently gone through a leadership change, which has required many open, honest and productive meetings with all employees both on a personal basis and company-wide. The organisation is confident everyone now has a strong understanding of the vision and objectives of the company.

View Company
No items found.

The Funding Corporation Limited

Manager's performances are measured on a monthly basis in a formal meeting with the Managing Director. In addition, there are also senior management reports that are submitted to the group board on a monthly basis and scrutinised appropriately.

Manager's performances are measured on a monthly basis in a formal meeting with the Managing Director. In addition, there are also senior management reports that are submitted to the group board on a monthly basis and scrutinised appropriately.

The company operates an Employee of the Month Scheme, where staff can nominate one another for 'Employee of the Month'. The winner receives £100 plus automatic entry into the Employee of the Year. The winner of this title is awarded £1,000.

View Company
No items found.

yes

View Company
No items found.

WRAP

Last year, WRAP's summer staff conference took place at Oxford Town Hall. The theme was to celebrate team working and interdependence. Bonita Norris, the youngest female to summit Everest, spoke to the WRAP team about her experiences and the importance of teamwork.

At the 2017 summer conference, employees were invited to send in a photo with a team that they had worked with in the past year. The winning team, selected by Julie Hill (Chair of WRAP) and Marcus Gover (CEO), won a paid team lunch.

At the 2017 summer conference, employees were invited to send in a photo with a team that they had worked with in the past year. The winning team, selected by Julie Hill (Chair of WRAP) and Marcus Gover (CEO), won a paid team lunch.

View Company
No items found.

Wolverhampton Homes

They offer reduced working hours for 13 weeks when mums return to work, and managers are encouraged to work with their staff to see what arrangements work best for them. They also offer five days maternity support in the lead up to the birth.

They offer reduced working hours for 13 weeks when mums return to work, and managers are encouraged to work with their staff to see what arrangements work best for them. They also offer five days maternity support in the lead up to the birth.

One of their biggest successes in 2017 was their annual staff volunteering project. More than 100 members of staff – from the senior directors to bricklayers - took part, helping to transform a derelict piece of land into a community allotment.

View Company
No items found.

White Cross Vets

Their induction programme is based around their principles and values and is delivered by an external training consultancy to all new team members. The practice's mission is on every poster, business card, job advertisement and other marketing materials.

Tim has a strong belief in the principles of White Cross Vets. He always listens to ideas and suggestions and welcomes every new member of the team on their first day. Each year, he organises a mystery day out to thank the support office team for their hard work.

The Annual Congress brings the whole company together for three days. The theme for 2017 was ‘Learn, Make Friends, Have Fun' and included an awards dinner and ‘Medieval Mayhem' teambuilding session.

View Company
No items found.

We are Vista Ltd

There are a number of schemes intended to bring employees closer together. These include using Facebook's Workplace, quarterly meetings, informal workshops with an open Q&A session with James, and Show and Tell - an employee-led initiative giving staff the opportunity to showcase their upcoming projects.

Managers have monthly one-to-one meetings with their line manager to discuss their progress. 360-degree feedback is also used for managers on an informal basis.

There are a number of schemes intended to bring employees closer together. These include using Facebook's Workplace, quarterly meetings, informal workshops with an open Q&A session with James, and Show and Tell - an employee-led initiative giving staff the opportunity to showcase their upcoming projects.

View Company
No items found.

Wardell Armstrong

Managers are regularly invited to attend workshops designed to show how to identify the symptoms of stress in their staff. The aim of these workshops is to raise awareness and help prevent long-term work-related stress issues.

Managers are regularly invited to attend workshops designed to show how to identify the symptoms of stress in their staff. The aim of these workshops is to raise awareness and help prevent long-term work-related stress issues.

Wardell Armstrong recognise that people learn well from each other, so have increased the number of internal learning events, which are connected with social functions and events.

View Company
No items found.

Ward Williams Associates

WWA ensures that it recognises success and incentivises its employees. Where staff have achieved excellence in their discipline, or have gone above and beyond their role, Partners and Office Leads reward employees accordingly.

A Christmas event is hosted for Ward William Associates entire team of employees and their partners. It usually involves informal sporting events during the day followed by a black-tie dinner and dance in the evening. Previous events have been held at the Eden Project and St Mellion Resort.

A Christmas event is hosted for Ward William Associates entire team of employees and their partners. It usually involves informal sporting events during the day followed by a black-tie dinner and dance in the evening. Previous events have been held at the Eden Project and St Mellion Resort.

View Company
No items found.

Ward Williams

One employee, who came to the company as a student and qualified as an accountant, saw a gap in the market to target the creative industry. They pitched the idea to the board and now they successfully run Ward Williams Creative.

Flexible working and time off is granted to employees on a case-by-case basis. The company also hosts annual summer and Christmas parties.

Flexible working and time off is granted to employees on a case-by-case basis. The company also hosts annual summer and Christmas parties.

View Company

Understand your organisational health across all eight factors

You’ve explored the Factors - now discover how your organisation can gain deeper insight into what truly drives engagement and workplace culture.

Our approach measures organisational health across eight core areas: My Team, Leadership, My Manager, Personal Growth, My Company, Wellbeing, Fair Deal, and Giving Something Back. Together, they give you a complete view of how your people think, feel, and experience work.

Why measure with Best Companies?

Get clarity across the eight factors that shape organisational health
Use trusted insight developed over 25 years
Identify strengths and uncover opportunities for meaningful improvement


Complete the form and take the first step toward a stronger, more engaged organisation.