What are companies doing with regards to 'Personal Growth'

Ellacotts engenders pride in its employees by providing a flexible and supportive work environment. Its commitment to fostering success for both clients and employees is demonstrated through its 'Vision 2030' and 'Flex-e' initiatives.

Ellacotts promotes team spirit and a sense of belonging through regular firmwide social events, such as "CoachElla-cotts" and "The Big Team Build". These initiatives, coupled with regular department meetings, enhance engagement and productivity within teams.

Managers at East Midlands Chamber identify ‘Stars’ to be put forward for rewards and recognition, helped to develop and retain its people. This is linked to a Future Leaders Academy that the organisation runs, with the next cohort of around 8 people are due to start in 2024.

The organisation puts on a number of management training sessions each year to help managers understand procedures within the organisation, and how to get the most out of their team. These include wellbeing sessions to build wellness plans, understand how to switch off, and the impact of food and exercise on health.

Each employee has a monthly one-to-one with their line manager, fostering a supportive environment. Managers are also encouraged to attend essential modules focused on supporting performance and attendance.

Devon Air Ambulance places a high importance on employee wellbeing with a pastoral care team and Wellbeing Ambassador team in place. The organisation provides a range of supports, from counselling to surf therapy, emphasising the balance between work and personal life.

At Crossroads Caring for Life, pride and value are deeply engrained. The organisation's commitment to provide the best possible work environment for staff ensures that employees feel valued and proud to be a part of the team.

Crossroads Caring for Life prioritises employee wellbeing, offering mental health support, promoting work-life balance, and providing flexible working hours. The organisation has Mental Health First Aiders and shares monthly Wellbeing Updates.

Managers at Costello Medical are trained to support their teams, fostering confidence and wellbeing. Regular catch-ups and feedback, coupled with a dedicated HR partner for each division, ensure that employees feel cared for and supported in their roles.

Costello Medical cultivates a team spirit through group Teams channels for each division and office. Regular social breaks, divisional socials, and activities like fundraisers encourage camaraderie and fun, fostering a sense of belonging within the team.

CF10 Retail ensures that its managers are well-equipped with essential skills through internally delivered management modules and access to further qualifications. Managers are supportive, recognising outstanding performance with nominations for the annual staff awards.

CF10 Retail has appointed a dedicated Wellbeing Officer to look after the health and welfare of the staff. The company also offers an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling services, and engages in initiatives such as yoga sessions and support groups, aiming to maintain a balance between work and personal life.

Buzzworks Holdings fosters a strong team spirit through its communication app, which features daily and weekly updates, new initiatives, promotions, and rewards and recognition posts. The company's Engagement Awards, the BHAFTAS, further encourage team spirit and recognition among colleagues.

Buzzworks Holdings prioritises employee wellbeing with a comprehensive wellbeing strategy, including an Employee Assistance Programme care package, weekly wellbeing updates, and a Wellbeing Hub offering resources on exercise, meditation, and healthy eating. This approach supports a balance between work and personal life, and promotes overall health and performance.

A budget is set aside each year to offer teams the chance to get together for something fun and encourage and support the team work ethic. Some examples are crazy golf, and coffee and cake. The organisation also holds a biannual event to ensure that all field based employees have an opportunity to get together.

The business provides secondment opportunities for current employees to become Managers/Team Leaders or side step into a different area of the business which often leads to that individual doing the role on a permanent basis. It has ensured that new managers within the organisation have access to CIH training and other training they may need.

At Blood Cancer UK, managers regularly meet and provide peer-to-peer support. They are trained to provide mental health support and manage remote teams, ensuring employees feel supported, trusted and cared for.

Blood Cancer UK prioritises employee wellbeing, with mental health first aiders running sessions for staff and wellbeing updates sent monthly. Employees are encouraged to set up welfare check-ins with their managers, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Barrhead Travel is committed to fair treatment of employees, demonstrated through the implementation of flexible work arrangements and enhanced communication, both in response to employee feedback. The "Spotlight Recognition" programme acknowledges exceptional work, further promoting fairness.

The company prioritises wellbeing by training staff as Mental Health First Aiders and creating support groups like MenoMates. The Wellbeing of Women Menopause Pledge further showcases their commitment to addressing specific wellbeing concerns.