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.

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.

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.

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.

The company believe that the average, the safe, the familiar - it never makes a difference. A key principle is that if they really want to create change, if they want people to share, to participate and advocate, then staff need to be bold.

The ‘Knights of the Elm' award recognises individuals who go above and beyond in their commitment and demonstration of values. Each winner is ‘knighted' in a ceremony with tea and buns, and their prize is a gift to the value of £250 of their choice.

EE operates an internal social networking site, Splash. Splash is accessible by all employees and acts as a central communication channel. There are frequent posts from the CEO, as well as internal competitions with great prizes.

‘The Best Recognition Scheme' is an opportunity to recognise and reward colleagues who have done something brilliant. This can be in the form of an e-card, or a nomination for the monthly recognition award where winners receive a token of thanks and a voucher.

EWY provide several wellbeing opportunities for staff, including: promoting healthy nutrition, subsidised gym membership and organised weekly sporting events. Staff are encouraged to take regular breaks and there is a communal kitchen where they can have lunch away from their desks.

EWY provide several wellbeing opportunities for staff, including: promoting healthy nutrition, subsidised gym membership and organised weekly sporting events. Staff are encouraged to take regular breaks and there is a communal kitchen where they can have lunch away from their desks.

The company offers group and individual support and development for managers. In some cases, short placements are offered in management roles as ‘trials', along with training and mentoring prior to individuals being offered permanent roles.

September is wellness month, with initiatives and competitions all aimed to get people healthy both physically and mentally.

‘Extra mile' awards are given to employees for going above and beyond the call of duty. Nominations can come from peers, managers or clients for either personal or professional reasons.

‘Extra mile' awards are given to employees for going above and beyond the call of duty. Nominations can come from peers, managers or clients for either personal or professional reasons.