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Alternative Networks plc

The Leaders interact and engage with employees by holding a Director roadshow and giving company presentations. They get involved on staff inductions to meet new employees and speak at team meetings.

The management Leadership and Development Programme has been developed to support a consistent management approach and encourage self-development.

Alternative Networks encourages team working and promotes a culture of enthusiasm and mutual respect.

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Alsbridge plc

Employees are extended a great deal of trust and are free to choose to work from home on occasions where they are not required to work at a client's site. The long hours culture is strongly discouraged and employees seldom work later than 6pm allowing staff to balance their work and home life.

The Alsbridge College offers a range of on-line training courses to employees to develop their skills. Development and career opportunities are virtually endless and each promotion is earned on merit alone and not on time served.

The Alsbridge College offers a range of on-line training courses to employees to develop their skills. Development and career opportunities are virtually endless and each promotion is earned on merit alone and not on time served.

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ALDWYCK HOUSING GROUP

Aldwyck Housing offer line manager training, mentoring and coaching.

Aldwyck Housing offer line manager training, mentoring and coaching.

Aldwyck have their own sports and social club giving employees the opportunity to exercise and relax outside of work. Most recently they organised a trip to the panto for employees and their families.

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Advantage Resourcing

TAC Europe offer BUPA Health Care Scheme and CIGNA Dentistry. Employees also have the support of the Human Resources department and all managers operate an open door policy.

Employees benefit from an enhanced commission scheme, unlimited earnings potential and a bonus scheme for both commissioned and non-commissioned staff. Employees are also recognised through Excellence awards for outstanding achievement.

Employees benefit from an enhanced commission scheme, unlimited earnings potential and a bonus scheme for both commissioned and non-commissioned staff. Employees are also recognised through Excellence awards for outstanding achievement.

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Advanced Resource Managers

The Senior management of the organisation view the difficult economic situation in a positive light and encourage people to come up with new ideas and to work smarter with a view to preparing for when the economy is strong again. The message being that the ones who survive will be the organisations of the future.

A full time learning and development manager is in place to complete a thorough and structured two week induction programme. The process continues with several training schemes in place for new starters and managers alike to ensure that individuals are successful in their specialist role. All employees are considered eligible for promotion but great care is taken to prevent people being pushed into a role they are not comfortable with.

Reward schemes are in place for high achievers and those who distinguish themselves in their role. These are presented at monthly, quarterly and annual meetings and range from vouchers and trophies to time off and weekend breaks.

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Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames

The council have a number of awards to recognise employees' achievements, including the Mayor's Award which is an annual staff presentation which recognises significant individual contribution.

The council have a number of awards to recognise employees' achievements, including the Mayor's Award which is an annual staff presentation which recognises significant individual contribution.

They have actively promoted Skills for Life and lifelong learning to all staff under the 'Train to Gain' initiative and are signed up to the Government's Skills Pledge. They also have a successful mentoring scheme in operation.

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Zed Media

To ensure that ZED Media teams work well together they have many offsite team building days, team competitions and team charity days.

ZED Media draw up individual training plans for all members of the organisation on week one and these are reviewed/updated quarterly. Courses are also tailor-made, they don't just use existing training (internal and external).

All of ZED Media managers receive basic management training as standard to ensure consistent values apply across their organisation. They also receive bespoke training courses which are relevant to their agreed needs. Quarterly management meetings are held to share experiences and review performance.

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Yes Telecom

Yes Telecom have away days for senior management using outsourced Management support teams who specialise in helping clients to implement and manage a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme.

Yes Telecom have away days for senior management using outsourced Management support teams who specialise in helping clients to implement and manage a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme.

Yes Telecom aim to build strong teams. Social events are held such as the Christmas party and charity events. 'Together We achieve Results' is a core value included in the employee recognition awards.

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Whitefriars Housing Group Limited

Staff have developed a wish list of the type of organisation they would like to work in. Using what staff had told us, Whitefriars defined a vision, values and aims. This was branded “Stardust Strategy”.

Staff have developed a wish list of the type of organisation they would like to work in. Using what staff had told us, Whitefriars defined a vision, values and aims. This was branded “Stardust Strategy”.

Employees are encouraged to talk early to a manager at 1:1s if there are any problems and there are wrap around solutions to meet their short term needs. There are also various flexible working policies including flexi time, career break, job share and reduced hours.

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Westaff (UK) Ltd

Individual contributions are recognised with a number of awards such as Branch of the Year, Most Improved Branch of the Year, Temporary Consultant of the Year, Permanent Consultant of the Year and Branch Manager of the Year.

Westaff believe in decentralised authority for managers and have empowered them to make decisions. Westaff conducted the first ever double diploma course with the ILM and REC for all aspiring managers.

Individual contributions are recognised with a number of awards such as Branch of the Year, Most Improved Branch of the Year, Temporary Consultant of the Year, Permanent Consultant of the Year and Branch Manager of the Year.

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