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My Team - Employees' feelings towards their immediate colleagues and how well they work together
My team benefits from a high scoring My Manager factor as the manager is key to creating and sustaining a productive and positive work environment.
An employee’s perceived team will be those they work with on a daily basis.
Members of the team are invited to bi-monthly People Briefings, which bring colleagues together to share success stories. In addition, the creation of a Drop-in Zone allows colleagues to meet, share ideas and be involved in key projects in different areas.
Members of the team are invited to bi-monthly People Briefings, which bring colleagues together to share success stories. In addition, the creation of a Drop-in Zone allows colleagues to meet, share ideas and be involved in key projects in different areas.
The business sets aside time to engage with Stress Awareness Day in order to encourage staff to look after themselves and their lives, while breaking down individual stressors. To raise awareness, staff were offered free massages, and were given top tips on combating the effects of stress.
All of the line managers are able to 'job shadow' in other departments and this is particularly encouraged with its Care Department, as this enables our people to have a greater understanding of the care services that are offered to the children and families that the organisation supports.
Last year, colleagues were invited to attend a garden party at the Hospice Grounds as part of the organisation's All Team Day annual event. As a thank you to staff for their hard work, the event promoted relaxation and fun, with a live band playing in the garden, games and an ice cream van.
All of the line managers are able to 'job shadow' in other departments and this is particularly encouraged with its Care Department, as this enables our people to have a greater understanding of the care services that are offered to the children and families that the organisation supports.
All staff have their birthday off work - if a birthday falls at a weekend, they can simply take a day off in one of the weeks before or after the weekend.
All staff have their birthday off work - if a birthday falls at a weekend, they can simply take a day off in one of the weeks before or after the weekend.
Forest Fuels have donated wood chip to television show DIY SOS in Telford, creating a home for a very ill little boy. They also donated wood chip to a memorial garden in Devon commemorating a fallen soldier.
85% of head chefs started working as kitchen assistants, through the support and mentorship of Operations Chef, Peter. Food and Fuel have an extremely loyal team of chefs, which has been achieved by hands-on training and support.
All candidates that receive external training are mentored within the business. This access to the senior leadership team is extremely powerful and helps to build relationships and raise the profile of candidates.
All company waste is sorted so nothing goes to landfill. As well as this, the kitchens use free range chicken, free range eggs, sustainable fish and free range pork and beef. The use of plastic straws has also been eradicated.
A flat management style ensures that employees are comfortable in quizzing the directors about the business in general. Upper management employ walkabout techniques to involve themselves in group conversation and to be on-hand to answer any questions.
A flat management style ensures that employees are comfortable in quizzing the directors about the business in general. Upper management employ walkabout techniques to involve themselves in group conversation and to be on-hand to answer any questions.
A flat management style ensures that employees are comfortable in quizzing the directors about the business in general. Upper management employ walkabout techniques to involve themselves in group conversation and to be on-hand to answer any questions.
Fidessa have introduced free lunchtime yoga, pilates and circuit training classes for staff in the Woking office. In all UK offices, the company offers 20 minute back and shoulder massages to relieve the stresses of everyday life.
Each year the company provides at least two events that are open to all employees to attend. The events are great opportunities for employees to mix and catch up with colleagues that they haven't seen for some time and receive company-wide updates.
Fidessa have a peer-to-peer reward scheme whereby employees are nominated to receive a £100 voucher for going the extra mile. Winners are chosen by comparing their performance to the company's values.
Just some of the events they have supported recently include sending a team to build a sensory garden at a local primary school, taking part in Women In Engineering day with Wolverhampton University and working with a primary school to design a new advert for the company.
CEO Kim understands the need to engage with the employees and goes out of her way to ensure she is communicating well. Importantly, she meets all new starters in their first week and checks back in with them after a few months to ensure they are happy at work.
CEO Kim understands the need to engage with the employees and goes out of her way to ensure she is communicating well. Importantly, she meets all new starters in their first week and checks back in with them after a few months to ensure they are happy at work.
Leaders of the company aim to improve clarity in terms of structure, promotions and salary increases. This, in addition to a robust recruiting and retention policy, has demonstrated that the progression within the company is clear, open and merit based.
Fashion-uk have teamed up with Alex's Wish to promote awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. The company also seeks individuals for work experience placements from local schools, offering young people the opportunity to experience the work environment.
Leaders of the company aim to improve clarity in terms of structure, promotions and salary increases. This, in addition to a robust recruiting and retention policy, has demonstrated that the progression within the company is clear, open and merit based.
Each area of the business uses a combination of 360-degree feedback, appraisals, performance reviews and objective setting to measure and review the performance of its managers and leaders.
Over 2017, the company rolled out training to everyone in the organisation on the importance of sharing feedback and creating a culture of healthy, honest, timely dialogue. The training provided staff with tools and techniques to deliver effective feedback.
Each area of the business uses a combination of 360-degree feedback, appraisals, performance reviews and objective setting to measure and review the performance of its managers and leaders.
Each year, Elvis holds a summer event, which is attended by the whole company. The build-up to the event includes a month-long theme selection process that encourages cross-departmental collaboration and creative thinking across all levels.
Each year, Elvis holds a summer event, which is attended by the whole company. The build-up to the event includes a month-long theme selection process that encourages cross-departmental collaboration and creative thinking across all levels.
Last year, staff participated in 1,500 hours of training spread out over 50 sessions, 70% of which were externally run. Training now takes place every month across every department in the agency.
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