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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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Education & Training

The Manufacturing Technology Centre

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The Manufacturing Technology Centre offers ample opportunities for personal growth. Initiatives like the 'Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre' and the 'National Centre for Additive Manufacturing' allow employees to develop and utilise their skills in a challenging and innovative environment.
Managers at The Manufacturing Technology Centre ensure a supportive and caring environment for their team. Regular 'State of the Nation' events hosted by the Exec team provide transparency about the company's progress, strategic changes, and financial performance, fostering trust between managers and their teams.
The 'Celebrate Success - Team Building initiative' at The Manufacturing Technology Centre encourages team spirit and a sense of belonging. It allows teams to recognise and celebrate their achievements, enhancing camaraderie and fun within the team.
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Financial Services

Sedulo Group

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To foster strong relationships between employees, each December the organisation takes all its staff on an all-expenses paid weekend away with recent locations being Marbella, Estepona and Benidorm. This provides the opportunity for all team members across the four offices to socialise, celebrate the years successes and bond with one another.
Sedulo Group supports employee developed through its annual leadership programme, "Sedulo Accelerator Scheme". This programme consists of full day training sessions run by an external trainer, access to external and internal mentors, and business change projects which challenge and equip team members with the skills they need to progress in their careers.
In 2023, the organisation established its Sedulo Foundation as the result of years of working with local communities to alleviate the devastating effect of poverty on children and young people across London and the north of England. The Sedulo Foundation focuses on 3 main campaigns: Toy Appeal, Period Poverty, and its Back to School campaign.
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Not For Profit Body's

SCAPE

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SCAPE's learning and development initiatives, including SCAPE Learn and personalised development plans, empower employees to enhance their skills and advance their careers within the organisation.
Senior managers at SCAPE work alongside their teams, fostering a supportive environment where employees feel valued and heard, facilitated by an open-door policy and accessible leadership.
The open-plan office at SCAPE promotes collaboration and team spirit, offering both formal and informal spaces for employees to connect and engage with their colleagues.
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Leisure & Hospitality

Roadchef

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Roadchef cares for its employees’ wellbeing through a number of initiatives, including trained mental health first aiders at every site; an Employee Assistance Programme in place to offer confidential support to all employees; hardship loans; wellbeing messaging and weekly national focus reinforcement through the Roundup newsletter; community pantries; and breakfast clubs.
The organisation offers Extra Responsibility Pay to recognise when individuals step up to cover/support another role. Some ad-hoc bonus payments have been made to reward employees for their contribution and hard work. Employees further have access to Wagestream, providing the ability to draw down on wages earlier, supporting stress and anxiety around finances.
Roadchef has a number of tiers of structured development in place including apprenticeships, the Fastlane Management Development Programme, the Leadership Highway Programme, the High Potential Development Programme, secondments, and ad-hoc Executive Coaching.
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Accountancy

Rickard Luckin

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Last year’s social calendar saw Romford Dogs evening, a Summer Team Building event and a Christmas Party. Peppered around these large events were regular football sessions, and payday breakfasts and lunches.
At the annual Rickard Luckin Awards, the organisation provides an opportunity to celebrate the team’s successes. Anyone can nominate anyone else within the firm, and an independent ‘nominations panel’ decide who is the winner. As well as the team-wide recognition at the awards ceremony, award winners receive a trophy and a £250 gift card.
Through the Rickard Luckin Development Academy, the organisation provides a blend of technical, business and soft skills development content. At the heart of this is the RLPDP, its Learning Management System, which provides a blended learning environment with learning tools and resources.
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Financial Services

OSB GROUP

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OSB Group fosters a sense of pride and belonging among employees through robust internal communications, such as interactive 'Ask the CEO' sessions, ensuring staff feel valued and integral to the organisation’s success.
Employees at OSB Group benefit from tailored development programmes like the Future Supervisors and Managers Programme, which challenges them and enhances their skills, preparing them for potential leadership roles.
OSB Group prioritises employee wellbeing with initiatives such as the Wellness Hub and Menopause Awareness training, which address mental and physical health, promoting a supportive work-life balance.
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Business Services

NATS

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All employees can undertake mental health awareness training, and staff and their families can access help – including legal and financial – through the Employee Assistance Programme. ‘Myth Busters’ have been published on topics like domestic abuse, often linked to a colleague sharing their story. There are also wellbeing talks and monthly ‘desk yoga.'

All staff are on the digital learning portal giving them access to content, events and training and helping them create development plans. There are also open sessions throughout the year on topics including ‘unconscious bias’ and ‘building resilience’. And staff can undertake technical training or academic study and learn from internal coaches and mentors.

In the past year, employees have donated more than £200,000 to causes they care about through the Payroll Giving Scheme. And NATS also supports two corporate charities – the Jon Egging Trust (JET), by offering young people communication and leadership workshops and Aerobility, which gives disabled people the chance to fly a plane.

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Construction & Engineering

M. Lambe Construction

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The company’s apprenticeship programme and investment in employee education, such as the £80,000 spent on upskilling, exemplify its focus on personal growth, offering opportunities for advancement and skill utilisation.
The leadership team actively mentors rising talent and participates in initiatives like the Neuro Linguistic Programming course, fostering a culture of growth and supporting the company’s core values of Sustainability, Collaboration, and Integrity.
The company’s social initiatives, including significant support for charities like Tabor Living and the Lighthouse Club, exemplify its dedication to giving back to society, driven by compassion rather than profit motives.
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Charity's

Keech Hospice

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Placing a focus on personal growth, Keech Hospice care offer a wide range of development opportunities and regular training. As well as mandatory training the organisation also runs internal and external courses, as well as providing regular opportunities for staff to discuss their personal development needs.
Staff can look forward to fresh hot meals, sandwiches and snacks, thanks to Keech Hospice Care's excellent on-site catering facilities. Employee benefits also include a competitive salary with increments based on performance and training, as well as contribution pension scheme, childcare vouchers and free parking.
The hospice understands just how important it is to look after the mental wellbeing of its staff, and therefore has a dedicated support programme and an employee assistance programme which provides practical information, resources and confidential counselling to all staff and their families.
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Housing Associations

Grainger Plc

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Grainger Plc supports personal growth through initiatives like the Future Leaders Programme and the Career Development Framework. These programmes offer clear pathways for advancement, ensuring employees feel challenged and their skills are utilised effectively.
Through its Wellbeing Calendar and Mental Health Champions Network, Grainger Plc places a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing. Initiatives such as Blue Monday demonstrate the company’s commitment to supporting work-life balance and mental health.
Under CEO Helen Gordon, Grainger Plc's leadership is engaged with employees through regular town hall calls and executive-led communication channels, reinforcing organisational values and fostering transparent dialogue across all levels.
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