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Personal Growth - How employees feel about training and their future prospects

When it comes to Personal Growth, focusing on providing growth and development opportunities will make people feel invested in as individuals, so are more likely then to feel better about the Fair Deal factor.

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HLM Architects

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All managers have received mental health training and stress management training, enabling them to recognise the signs of stress and burnout. This additional level of support recognises that managers may require extra support for their teams and guidance on how to manage difficult conversations, while giving employees the opportunity to have confidential and supportive conversations.
The organisation holds social events, quizzes, drawing classes, dinners, desk yoga, netwalking, and inclusive-tea breaks and it has hosted family events including colouring competitions, shed building, and garden design. It has also introduced Walk Out Wednesdays where employees leave their desks and go on a walk together.
The HLM Academy is designed to enhance progression through a variety of channels to suit different learning preferences. All employees are enrolled from day one. The Academy is uses two frameworks. The Skills framework outlines emotional and technical skills needed. The Behaviour framework sets out core behaviours and how colleagues should engage with each other.
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Education & Training

High Speed Training

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High Speed Training champions team spirit and a sense of belonging, showcased through the creation of the #fourwalls internal communication channel, bridging connections within the remote-working team.
The company nurtures personal growth, challenging its employees to utilise their skills and presenting opportunities for advancement, evident in their continuous recruitment drive for innovative talent.
High Speed Training prioritises wellbeing, with an employee assistance programme and trained mental health first aiders in place to support employees. Their 'remote first' initiative promotes a healthy work-life balance.
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Insurance

Hastings Direct

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Hastings Direct offers its employees a range of wellbeing initiatives, including a Colleague Assistance Programme, an in-house therapy app, Smart Health GP services, Menopause cafes, a Hardship Fund, and men’s talking and listening clubs partnering with The Talk Club. It also has 55 Mental Health First Aiders and 75 Wellbeing Champions.
The organisation supports colleagues personal growth whether their choice is to develop in role, progress into other roles in the team, or change ‘career’ within Hastings. It does this by offering employees the opportunity to enrol in professional programmes, apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and internal and external mentoring to on-the-job?training
Hastings Direct has different levels of leadership development, including Operational Leadership Excellence (OLE) – a 12–18-month leadership programme that is focused on building skills, knowledge and confidence to better coach customer facing teams. It also offers Leading 4 Growth – a module-based programme aimed at senior leaders and keeping the group aligned to company strategy.
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Insurance

Benefact Group

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All employees have access to private health cover, a 24/7 virtual GP service and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline. The Group has also developed a 'mental health pathway' which links providers together to ensure effective routing to the right professional help first time, no matter who they contact first.
Developing team members is embedded as a core expectation of line managers and regular 1:1 meetings are expected. More formally, the company supports professional subscriptions and CPD, be that in insurance or professional specialisms. It tracks key talents and these processes feed into both the Benefact Emerging Talent Programme and the Benefact Leadership Development Programme.
Benefact Group runs a leadership programme for middle to senior leaders identified through the talent process as having future potential. This is a modular 18 month programme that covers Leadership and Emotional Intelligence, Innovation Tools, Financial Decision Making, Strategic Analysis and Collaborative Working Methods, delivered across 3 residential events.
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Marketing & Media Agencies

Digital Cinema Media

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DCM has an extensive range of benefits that support and prioritise its staff’s wellbeing. These include monthly access to an independent coach, an Employee Assistance Programme, and as well as GP, mental health, physiotherapy and life and money support via Help@Hand. Everyone also has full access to the MyMindPal app to help handle daily challenges.
The organisation is committed to promoting employees’ growth and development. Once per month, an external coach comes in and anyone across the business can participate in the sessions with them. DCM also has an annual away day for team building and development, and away days to encourage growth and inspiring ideas.
Managerial development is offered via a learning and development partner, You Can Now, which offers classes, talks and sessions to build core skills, as well as access to MasterClass, a set of online classes which enable people to develop personal interests and skills.
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Housing Associations

Croudace Homes

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Croudace Homes shows a strong commitment to employee development, with over 10% of its workforce participating in structured training for three consecutive years. The company is a Platinum-accredited member of the 5% Club and was recognised by JobCrowd for its apprentice and graduate programmes.
Managers are identified through succession planning programmes and are provided with compulsory formal management training and leadership training for future leaders. There is also an in-house training programme that covers broader management activities like interviews and PDRs.
Senior leaders at Croudace Homes are instrumental in fostering a positive culture by consistently modelling organisational values and communicating them regularly through staff conferences, newsletters, and meetings. They also embed these values into key policies and PDRs, recognising employees who exemplify them.
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Health & Social Care

Circle Health Group

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The Big Circle Move initiative was launched in support of physical health. 725 members of staff participated in a 30-day active challenge of moving for 30 minutes every day in May. A total of 40,730 miles of activity was completed and three winners received an Apple Watch in recognition of looking after their physical health.

The organisation’s values and principles are Respect, Compassion, Selflessness, Support, Agility, Bravery, Collaboration, and Commitment. The leadership team live these values and principles every day, setting an example for the staff. Every employee was invited to have candid and direct conversations with the COO about the business

The organisation has created a dedicated career development hub which enables employees to map out their professional careers within the organisation, regardless of role. Circle Health Group believes in growing and developing talent from within and there are numerous clinical and non-clinical opportunities available.

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Education & Training

Impact Futures

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The organisation's commitment to employee growth is evident in its strategic development plan and career framework. This includes a structured qualification delivery programme during onboarding and a management development programme that equips leaders to have career conversations and help their teams unlock their potential.
Managers at Impact Futures are empowered through a dedicated management development programme. This programme provides training on coaching skills and encourages a consistent approach to leadership. The focus is on inspiring and engaging teams by getting to know individuals, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels heard.
Impact Futures recognises the importance of team cohesion, especially for its remote and hybrid workforce. They strengthen team relationships through a variety of initiatives, including roadshows, 'Dragons Den' pitching experiences, and social events like quiz nights, creating fun and interactive opportunities for colleagues to connect.
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Pixel Inspiration

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The company supports employee development through several schemes, including a paid apprenticeship programme that is open to all staff. The appraisal system is used to set and monitor individual development plans, and managers encourage open dialogue to help staff identify and achieve their professional goals.
Managers at Pixel Inspiration work closely with their teams, using regular catch-ups to set clear expectations and provide guidance. The leadership team models this behaviour by mentoring and guiding staff, creating a supportive environment where micromanagement is avoided in favour of trust and autonomy.
Regular team meetings help to maintain a cohesive company culture and provide a platform for project direction. The company's two-day in-office policy encourages communication and helps employees develop strong working relationships and a sense of belonging.
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Ascentis

Ascentis invests in employees' development through its comprehensive development programme, nurturing talent and helping employees realise their ambitions, thereby enhancing job satisfaction and career progression.
Ascentis offers competitive benefits, including up to 43 days of annual leave and a salary sacrifice pension scheme, ensuring employees feel valued and fairly compensated compared to similar organisations.
Ascentis integrates sustainability within its qualifications, supporting the development of green skills and encouraging societal contribution, reflecting its commitment to positive community impact.
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