What are companies doing with regards to 'Personal Growth'

Leonard Curtis instils pride in its employees through its strong organisational values and commitment to delivering top-tier services. The 'Be the Difference' ethos encourages staff to feel valued and recognise that their work makes a significant impact.

The Leonard Curtis Foundation is a clear demonstration of the company's commitment to giving back to society. Employees are actively involved, given the opportunity to nominate registered charities for support, reinforcing a sense of purpose and engagement.

Over the last 12 months, the organisation Barbie Day, Company Away Day with team building games, Pancake day and Games Day. All employees were gifted a Company branded t-shirt to play 'Get me Out of Here' team challenges, where they also enjoyed a BBQ, and fun awards voted for by colleagues.

All managers at ADDO Play have access to manager focussed learning via its eLearning tool, The Entertrainer. The organisation is also rolling out Mental Health Champions training for all leaders in the business. On the job coaching from HR and workshop based sessions are also offered.

Employees at the Yorkshire Agricultural Society take pride in their organisation's mission to support and promote agriculture. Through initiatives like the Great Yorkshire Show and significant investments in educational events, staff feel they make a meaningful difference in the agricultural community.

The CEO's vision of creating a united team is actively pursued through structuring teams and departments, ensuring everyone understands their role in achieving the Society's strategic aims and the importance of the PROUD Values.

As a real living wage employer, Imago Venues ensures fair treatment and financial security for employees, further supported by the Helping Hands programme for those in financial crisis.

Employee wellbeing is prioritised through the wellbeing group, access to Burleigh Springs gym and pool, and support from qualified Mental Health First Aiders, promoting a balanced work-life environment.

All staff and their families have access to a free, confidential employee assistance programme helpline, offering advice on legal matters, finances, stress and anxiety, relationships and more. The organisation also offers free private healthcare cover, critical illness cover, and life assurance. For many roles, flexible working practices promote a healthier work/life balance.

As well as ensuring fair pay, the organisation prioritises regular feedback of when employees and teams have performed well. Walk through the company offices and you will see plenty of handwritten thank you notes from the managing director, long service awards on display, and team recognition trophies.

All senior leaders have regular group and one-to-one time with performance coach Matt Fowler from Incredible Thinkers who helps to support and challenge managers to become braver, healthier, happier leaders with elite mindsets. This performance coaching has been extended to all recently promoted team leaders and supervisors.

Sapphire has signed up for Operation Christmas, which will aim to send 200 boxes of presents to children who would otherwise go without. The organisation is currently working with Zellar to review its carbon footprint and it has invested in planting trees in the UK and abroad in partnership with other green companies and suppliers.

Team spirit is encouraged through regular team-building activities, cross-functional competitions, and daily stand-ups, promoting a sense of belonging and camaraderie among colleagues.

Employee wellbeing is supported through initiatives such as therapy sessions, private healthcare, and flexible leave policies, which help maintain a healthy work-life balance and reduce stress.

Placing focus on its environmental efforts, the Diocese is working hard to ensure all its properties are environmentally friendly and that the organisation reaches net zero carbon by 2030. Employees passionate about protecting the environment recently created a ‘Tree-Planting Squad’, where they work towards planting trees on diocesan land.

This year, the Diocese made employee wellbeing its top priority, providing staff with access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and a 24-hour confidential phone line to discuss any issues they are facing. The organisation’s intranet has a dedicated wellbeing section covering a variety of topics, as well as informative staff videos.

To foster strong relationships between teams, Vida Bank organises regular quizzes, competitions, and challenges to support fun social interactions across teams. The organisation also brings the leadership teams together for off-site development and further hosts regular summer events to gather all employees together.

Thanks to an online recognition tool called Applause, colleagues can give and receive adhoc thank you/recognition against the company's values. The imitative, which is supported by the leadership team, sees each acknowledgement appear on an online ‘wall of fame’, where they are instantly visible so colleagues can add comments, like, and share.

Unity Trust Bank ensures fair treatment through its profit share incentive scheme, which paid out 9% of base salary in 2024, and by being the first UK bank to pay the Real Living Wage, demonstrating its commitment to equitable employee compensation.

With a focus on wellbeing, Unity Trust Bank offers activities like mindfulness sessions and health awareness campaigns through its Unity & Me programme. The bank has increased its number of Mental Health First Aiders, promoting a supportive environment for mental health.