The Taylor Young Academy is a new initiative which is bringing together the IIP training and establishing a training prospectus for all staff. The appraisal process identifies collective needs across the business. In a professional office there are a range of employees with qualifications to pursue, to build upon and to diversify. Taylor Young is keen to balance the needs of the individuals with those of the firm.

The Taylor Young Academy is a new initiative which is bringing together the IIP training and establishing a training prospectus for all staff. The appraisal process identifies collective needs across the business. In a professional office there are a range of employees with qualifications to pursue, to build upon and to diversify. Taylor Young is keen to balance the needs of the individuals with those of the firm.

EPCglobal encourage flexible working where needed and has employee assistance programmes. A health and well being initiative has recently been released to staff.

EPCglobal have introduced a new CSR policy to encourage staff to work together for the good of a charity. They also hold sport and team events between all three UK offices.

For the "Idol" awards there are ten winners and ten runners up per quarter, so at least 80 associates across the complex are recognised annually. Starwood has enhanced the "Wall of Fame" concept, by recognising any associate who is named in a positive guest comment. The comment is posted on the wall, with the associate's photograph and the associate receives an instant £10 voucher for Zavvi or HMV.

For the "Idol" awards there are ten winners and ten runners up per quarter, so at least 80 associates across the complex are recognised annually. Starwood has enhanced the "Wall of Fame" concept, by recognising any associate who is named in a positive guest comment. The comment is posted on the wall, with the associate's photograph and the associate receives an instant £10 voucher for Zavvi or HMV.

The company has a generous budget for training and opportunities for employees to step in to ‘acting up' roles to help them develop.

Employees enjoy the corporate away day that all staff attend, in addition to this they also hold team away days.

Associate of the Quarter – Nominees and winners are picked by fellow associates and recognises employees who have gone the extra mile and exceeded expectations. The winner and two runners up receive a financial award, with the winner's photo being placed at the front of house for all guests to see.

Associate of the Quarter – Nominees and winners are picked by fellow associates and recognises employees who have gone the extra mile and exceeded expectations. The winner and two runners up receive a financial award, with the winner's photo being placed at the front of house for all guests to see.

Associate of the Quarter - Associates are nominated for this award by their fellow associates. The leadership team then decide on the person with the most valuable contribution for that quarter. These associates are then entered into Associate of the Year. There is also an Instant Recognition Programme where managers can reward associates for an achievement.

Associate of the Quarter - Associates are nominated for this award by their fellow associates. The leadership team then decide on the person with the most valuable contribution for that quarter. These associates are then entered into Associate of the Year. There is also an Instant Recognition Programme where managers can reward associates for an achievement.

Individual departments are able to operate their own employee award and recognition schemes, in addition to this in April, managers may nominate their staff to receive a significant additional contribution payment and each year the Trust's National Star awards recognises the particular achievements of their clients, employer partners and staff.

Departments have the flexibility to set-up their own employee award and recognition schemes. An individual or team can be recommended for an award via a colleague or line manager, normally to recognise a particularly outstanding piece of work or contribution to the business. The awards can be monetary, flowers, or a team day out.

Flexible working hours are in place to promote a better work life balance. The company offer an above average contribution pension scheme and a childcare voucher scheme. As well as this employees have access to an on site occupational nurse, medicals and vaccinations are also provided and 2009 will see the launch of a new wellness programme.

Flexible working hours are in place to promote a better work life balance. The company offer an above average contribution pension scheme and a childcare voucher scheme. As well as this employees have access to an on site occupational nurse, medicals and vaccinations are also provided and 2009 will see the launch of a new wellness programme.

Securities & Investment Institute offers students and members of the public who are on a low income reduced price exams and memberships, CPD events are also provided for members and the general public as well as scholarships and various exhibitions.

The company like to recognise employees who go the extra mile, they do this by holding regular staff appraisals, arranging various events and nights out as a reward to employees and teams.

Employees get to vote for the Most Valued Player award on a monthly basis whereas the quarterly Dining Club award is based on sales performance for the quarter and rewards the individual with dinner at a top restaurant. The annual Honours Club award is a points based system with the prize being a trip to New York.

Teams regularly get together for lunches to get the opportunity to socialise in a different setting away from the workplace and get to know their colleagues in a less formal setting. Other activities include inter-team football matches, laser quest and go-karting.