Examples of training activities that employees might undertake at Novotel UK are: Induction Next -an E-learning tool, Food & Safety E-learning, Health & Safety E learning and Accor Internal Management Training.

Employees at Novotel UK undergo formal team building once to twice a year. A recent example of this is when a team was sent to The Art of Engagement.

Funds are matched up to £100 per employee per year and Nippon Gohsei attend Community liaison meetings.

Nippon Gohsei offer the Pru Health Vitality Scheme.

Newton held a Summer Weekend which was 3 days down in Newquay doing activities that included surfing, coast steering, zip line, assault course/teambuilding, black tie dinner and beach BBQ. Partners were also invited. There was also a Winter ski-trip which was a long weekend skiing in the French Alps. There are quarterly activity days. These have included a spa day, Alton Towers, caving and gorge walking in Wales and go-karting. Bi-weekly Thursday night fun has included a casino night, going to the dogs, fencing, going for nice meals and themed BBQ nights.

Newton held a Summer Weekend which was 3 days down in Newquay doing activities that included surfing, coast steering, zip line, assault course/teambuilding, black tie dinner and beach BBQ. Partners were also invited. There was also a Winter ski-trip which was a long weekend skiing in the French Alps. There are quarterly activity days. These have included a spa day, Alton Towers, caving and gorge walking in Wales and go-karting. Bi-weekly Thursday night fun has included a casino night, going to the dogs, fencing, going for nice meals and themed BBQ nights.

Andrew Jackson is an excellent ambassador for the Company. He exudes confidence and passion through his knowledge, approachability and desire to listen to and make time for employees and customers who ensure that the Company is successful. Andrew Jackson lives and breathes the values of the Company. He is a trusted and inspirational leader who, with the direction of the Board of Directors, strives to maintain and improve sustainable growth and competitive advantage to ensure that Mole Valley Farmers provide for future generations. Andrew farms in his spare time and organises social events for his local farming community.

Andrew Jackson is an excellent ambassador for the Company. He exudes confidence and passion through his knowledge, approachability and desire to listen to and make time for employees and customers who ensure that the Company is successful. Andrew Jackson lives and breathes the values of the Company. He is a trusted and inspirational leader who, with the direction of the Board of Directors, strives to maintain and improve sustainable growth and competitive advantage to ensure that Mole Valley Farmers provide for future generations. Andrew farms in his spare time and organises social events for his local farming community.

Masternaut offers generous basic salaries which are well above average for its industry sector.Salespeople receive generous commission and bonuses - and have uncapped earnings potential. One-to-one meetings with the MD - Martin Port has a 'management by walking around' style - he establishes a regular dialogue with all staff and offers praise and encouragement to make colleagues feel valued and their achievements recognised. Colleagues can book a 1-2-1 with Martin whenever they want, and this open door policy encourages staff to tell management about their successes and achievements.

Masternaut has spent approximately £25,000 on fun and social events per head in the last year. Some examples of these events are; Family fun day - where all employees and their families were invited. An annual Xmas party which includes a formal reception, dinner and dancing, plus an awards ceremony. Awards are presented to different departments which celebrates and recognises their team success and 'Martin's Den' - an annual Dragon's Den style event where employees can pitch to the board in teams and at the end of the night the most innovative idea wins investment.

Manhattan Associates provide work experience placements for students at local schools. They try to select a local charity to support at christmas time, for example they purchased gifts for underpriviledge children with disabilities. They also collect shampoos and soaps from employee travel and these are distributed to a local womens shelter.

Sales employees are rewarded by meeting quota and going to Presidents Club. There are 5 spaces for other employees to join them nominated by their peers - this year the trip is to Cancun. They provide spot bonuses for those employees who are not eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan, a monetary amount awarded dependant on effort.

The Mace Star awards are in their second year. Employees are given the opportunity to nominate a colleague or a team for a range of award categories. Winners are announced at the annual end of year celebration. Line managers are encouraged, through the Managing People @ Mace programme which this year is focussing on giving feedback, to reward employees informally by ensuring they are thanked for doing a good job and get the recognition that they deserve. Mace believes that this informal approach has a greater positive effect on employee engagement than a formalised system.

The Mace Star awards are in their second year. Employees are given the opportunity to nominate a colleague or a team for a range of award categories. Winners are announced at the annual end of year celebration. Line managers are encouraged, through the Managing People @ Mace programme which this year is focussing on giving feedback, to reward employees informally by ensuring they are thanked for doing a good job and get the recognition that they deserve. Mace believes that this informal approach has a greater positive effect on employee engagement than a formalised system.

As part of their health and well being focus Lloyd's had themed food in their on-site restaurants and seminars on nutrition and health eating. Their restaurants always offer healthy food options which are clearly labelled. There is an Employee Assistance Programme with advice and counselling available. Lloyd's offer external Occupational Health support and Private Medical Insurance to help with costs of any treatment. There is an on-site nurse available for advice. Voluntary health assessments are available which include tests and advice. Health assessments are offered to all employees every two years.

Lloyd's is a founding member of ClimatWise, a group of companies from the insurance sector that have signed up to a set of principles that enable the industry to address climate change issues. Lloyd's is also a member of the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative which is an international grouping of companies seeking to make a positive impact on environmental issues. Through Lloyd's 360 Risk Insight Programme, Lloyd's has engaged in debates on climate change. In addition, Lloyd's manages the building used by hundreds of businesses and individuals that gather to conduct insurance business. Therefore any improvements Lloyd's makes to the building or working practices of the market directly affects many other businesses and employees.

The company sets aside a sum of money each year and matches funds raised by their staff. As a publishing company their aim is to support charities involved in literacy and reading. They work with a local junior school on a reading partnership scheme.

Little Brown Book Group held a dragon boat race in July 2010. The company hold several events for their employees each year.

The employee well being team and pharmacy division have linked up to offer all staff a free health check by a trained pharmacist. In 15 minutes, the pharmacist carries out a variety of key tests including blood sugar, blood pressure, cholesterol monitoring, body mass index assessment and general health advice thus covering all the types of test offered at a well man/woman clinic within the NHS. These tests can help identify serious conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure.

The Society invested nearly £15,000 in the employee association. During this time there were approximately 1000 employee association members. This cost includes the annual dinner which is heavily subsidised by the Society with half of the venue amount being paid as well as all transport costs. This is a total of approx £11000 per year for the annual dinner only. The employee association is run by its employees. As well as the annual dinner, events include darts competition, pub quizzes, trips to Dublin, pantomimes, strictly come dancing live tour, pub concerts, X factor tour, family days to Drayton Manor Park etc. and many more.