What are companies doing with regards to 'Personal Growth'

Brachers fosters team spirit through regular business development forums and social events, such as team social budgets for activities like wine tasting and escape rooms, promoting a sense of belonging and camaraderie.

With initiatives like the Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP appointments, and a Wellbeing Room, Brachers prioritises wellbeing, contributing to a 66% reduction in stress-related absences.

People's Partnership encourages a sense of belonging and team spirit through its monthly wellbeing activities and social events like its yearly Summer BBQs and Festive lunches.

The senior leadership team at People's Partnership sets an example of transparency and inclusivity, with their open-door policy and visible presence, fostering trust in the organisation's leadership.

Bron Afon Community Housing is a place where employees can feel proud to work, contributing to the mission of building strong communities through initiatives like the Helping Working Families Project, which positively impacts both employees and the residents they serve.

Connectfest encourages team spirit and a sense of belonging by providing opportunities for employees to connect, collaborate, and socialise, strengthening bonds among colleagues.

Harmony Fire recognises the importance of bringing its people together in order to develop strong relationships between individuals, teams, and departments. It provides a social fund for all employees to use on team building days such as escape rooms, go karting, and more.

Through consistent communication, leading by example, and implementing initiatives like training programmes and recognition events, the senior management team actively demonstrates and reinforces the organisation’s values, fostering a culture where all employees are encouraged to live by these principles.

Managers at Kubus are given the opportunity to attend courses for new managers to help them to grow in their roles. Alongside this, they are provided with Mental Health training for managers to enable them to recognise signs of poor mental health within their teams and in themselves.

Partnering with the charity Young Gloucestershire, Kubus participates in several fundraising activities. During the past year, the organisation has raised nearly £22,000 for the charity through initiatives such as the Brecon Beacons 10 Peaks Challenge and an employee skydive. Kubus also supports the charity by hosting mock interviews and CV writing/feedback sessions with young people.

Wilson Partners ensures that its employees are well rewarded and recognised for their hard work through annual pay increases and bonuses. Employees’ successes are further acknowledged at the organisation’s quarterly meetings, and vouchers are awarded to high performers with a charity donation of the same value also being made.

The Thrive Management Development Programme has been designed specifically for Wilson Partners to help its people develop their management skills. Underpinned by the organisation’s core values, the programme is designed to equip participants with the tools to be the great managers of tomorrow. The syllabus includes leadership, soft skills and people management training.

Bleecker Burger instils pride in its employees through its commitment to diversity and inclusion, creating a workplace where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to the organisation's success.

Managers at Bleecker are encouraged to become Mental Health First Aiders, ensuring they are equipped to support and care for their team members effectively.

Employees at Aspiration Training have access to an Employee Assistance Programme that is available for their whole family to use. Furthermore, all People Managers receive Mental First Aid Training and the organisation also offers Occupational Health support. Discounted fitness related benefits are available for all.

In order to build relationships between team members, Aspiration Training provides an allowance of £75 per person to go towards team building activities of each team’s choice. Moreover, the organisation holds an annual ceremony to celebrate its team members of the year.

SG Kleinwort Hambros provides a wealth of wellbeing provisions to its employees, including a training programme for Mental Health First Aiders, an Employee Assistance Programme, access to online or over-the-phone counselling sessions, a digital gym with live and on-demand classes, and legal support from trained professionals.

Supporting charities and its local community is a vital part of SG Kleinwort Hambros’ ethos. The organisation participates in regular fund raising activities, and provides its employees with several volunteering opportunities and CSR initiatives. Each permanent employee is also allotted 24 hours of volunteering time per year.

Stone King’s Core Values foster a sense of pride and purpose among employees, reflected in its national recognition and leadership in the charity and education sectors, ensuring that every team member feels their contribution makes a significant impact.

Comprehensive management training at Stone King equips managers with the skills needed to support, trust, and care for their teams effectively, enhancing the overall employee-manager relationship throughout the firm.