What are companies doing with regards to 'Personal Growth'

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Connection Support

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Connection Support brings its teams together through monthly office social lunches, value workshops led by the CEO, its Annual Awards Ceremony, and by attending and supporting community events such as Pride, and participating in fun fundraising challenges like running and climbing.
Connection Support created a working group to focus on: Completing a suite of core competencies for all staff; Improving induction training; Improving overall training and development of staff; and Implementing development opportunities from the survey feedback sessions in 2023.
Managers at Connection Support have the opportunity to gain a Leadership & Management qualification through the Institute in Leadership & Management (ILM). Managers are currently working toward Level 3 and upon completion will achieve an Apprenticeship in Team Leading and an ILM Level 3 Diploma in Management.
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Law

Napthens LLP

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Napthens have multiple trained mental health first aiders, as well as providing mental health training to managers by external third party experts. External speakers include The Sleep Expert, Over The Bloody Moon, and My Happy Mind, who have spoken to employees about controlling their own mental health and those of their families and communities.
The organisation addresses pay reviews on a person by person basis, taking into consideration their contributions and efforts, once per year. It also offers a discretionary bonus scheme linked to performance in order to reward employees, which it does twice a year.
Napthens has rolled out its skills curriculum which allows employees to develop their softer skills throughout the year. The organisation’s leadership academy launched for its second year and it has seen the introduction of early career training groups and peer to peer groups.
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Not For Profit Body's

Registry Trust

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Registry Trust facilitates personal growth through a Learning Management System. This not only provides structure to core learning needs but also offers access to self-service topics, enabling employees to broaden their skill set and advance in their roles.
Registry Trust fosters a strong team spirit through Connection Days and Kickstart the Year events. These initiatives encourage camaraderie, fun, and a sense of belonging within teams, enhancing the overall work experience.
Registry Trust ensures a fair deal for its employees through regular salary benchmarking exercises. Additionally, it offers a benefits platform where employees can access various discounts, demonstrating a commitment to employee wellbeing.
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Health & Social Care

VetPartners

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VetPartners holds an annual congress to bring its national team together to discuss innovation and focuses for the coming year, followed by a black tie celebration event and awards for Vet of the year, Nurse of the Year, Practice Manager of the Year, and Support Centre Best Support Award.
VetPartners supports its colleagues in their personal development by giving them an annual allowance to progress their learning. Vets receive £1750, Nurses £600, and all other colleagues £250 per year. Colleagues who work in Vet Roles can attend The London Vet Show annually and Nurses have the opportunity to attend the BVNA congress every year.
Practice leaders are provided training by the organisation's senior leadership programme, covering a variety of topics from Equality and Diversity to Performance Management. VetPartners also offers a leadership programme to new colleagues and a graduate programme that takes on over 100 graduate veterinary surgeons every year.
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Retail

Williams

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The Williams Academy, revamped in 2021, focuses on upskilling and developing Line Managers and Assistant Managers. This initiative has led to numerous promotions, indicating a clear path for advancement.
Williams encourages open communication and collaboration through the Business Improvement Group (BIG). This group fosters team spirit and a sense of belonging as employees across all levels can contribute ideas to enhance the workplace.
Williams, in partnership with the Rainy Day Trust, provides financial support, education, and grants, along with mental health support. The company also encourages employees to be trained as Mental Health First Aiders.
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Education & Training

Tommies Childcare

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Tommies Childcare supports employees’ wellbeing through its Wellness Action Plan; an individualised plan that outlines symptoms, triggers, and support needed to be put into place for an employee. This is reviewed in line with need and is an opportunity for employees to have a dedicated, non-judgemental discussion with their manager about how they are feeling.
The organisation runs a training programme where employees get to join Directors, Senior Managers and Managers for training tailored to the development of skills applicable to their roles. The training is not only supportive of Child Development but also outlines how employee engagement can be the difference between a good workplace and a great workplace.
Tommies Childcare offers a managerial Leadership and Development programme, delivered through an external organisation. This consists of one-to-one coaching sessions for Managers, leadership discussions, and group exercises.
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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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Not For Profit Body's

The Chartered Institute of Building

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The Chartered Institute of Building have two recognition schemes - an ACT Award which is awarded by the Leadership Team on Global Staff Update calls every month, and an Extra Mile Award which allows for peer recognition where colleagues have gone the extra mile.
The organisation has launched a new Competency Framework which will support conversations about performance, growth and development. This year, The Chartered Institute of Building has ran a programme of people management development for all its people managers.
The Chartered Institute of Building encourages colleagues to participate in charitable or fundraising initiatives. It has a volunteering policy which allows colleagues two days of paid volunteering leave per year. The organisation has appointed a Head of Environmental Sustainability in 2023 with both an internal and external remit and have an action plan in place.
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The Abbeyfield Society

All employees of The Abbeyfield Society have access to a range of wellbeing initiatives. These include an e-voucher scheme, a generous pay review and enhanced benefits, an Employee Assistance Programme, and financial fitness advice.
To support employee growth, the society provides access to an LMS containing multiple high-quality online learning courses, and career pathways. The organisation also offers apprenticeships and a leadership development programme.
All leaders participate in the society’s Leadership Excellence Programme accredited by The Institute of Leadership and Management (TILM) and endorsed by Skills for Care. The programme includes 24/7 access to the TILM My Leadership platform and a variety of learning initiatives to support continuous professional development. This includes workshops, blended learning and 121 coaching.
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Business Services

T(n)S Catering Management

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T(n)S Catering Management encourages teams to get together and participate in activities, including rugby, archery, and off-site lunches. It has also organised for staff to go on food safaris to try amazing food, ignite ideas, and meet colleagues they would usually talk to on the phone due to working in different parts of the country.
The organisation supports employee growth by looking to promote from within. One example of this is an employee who started with as an Operations Support Manager, and was subsequently promoted to Operations Director Designate following on from their promotion to Operations Manager eight years ago.
T(n)S Catering Management offers an internal management development programme which covers a range of topics, including Financial Performance, Service Standards & Quality, Resource Utilisation, Compliance with all Current Applicable Legislation, Business Retention, Business Development, Menu and Concept Development, Staff Training & Development, and Supporting site KPI Management.
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