What are companies doing with regards to 'Personal Growth'

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Financial Services

Darlington Building Society

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The Society promotes personal growth by providing access to a comprehensive learning management system, offering externally provided courses, and running a Women’s Network. The Society also fosters career advancement through various secondment opportunities.
The Society fosters team spirit through company-wide events like the Annual Awards Evening and Family Fun Day. Collaborative working spaces and improved technology also enable greater connection and belonging among colleagues.
The Society supports employees' wellbeing through initiatives like retraining mental health first aiders, providing an enhanced Employee Assistance Programme service, and offering a Health Cash plan. Employees also receive a 'MyDay' - an additional day off to look after themselves.
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Financial Services

Barnett Waddingham

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The firm supports personal growth through diverse learning solutions, including the award-winning Business Management and Strategic Leadership Academies. Its Talent Management Programme, 'Accelerate', encourages the development and implementation of ideas across the firm, fostering individual innovation.
The firm's focus on wellbeing includes dedicated support for menopause, an Employee Assistance Programme, and a WorkSmart policy that balances business, team, and individual needs. The firm's commitment to wellbeing is also evident in its annual firm-wide National Learning Week event, which highlights mental health awareness.
Barnett Waddingham's Corporate Social Investment demonstrates its commitment to societal impact. The firm supports over 45 charitable groups, has a strong focus on social value impact donations, and its employees have collectively volunteered over 1000 hours. Its ethical approach extends to its Environmental Management System, underlining a commitment to sustainability.
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Accountancy

DJH

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The company offers a range of internal development courses, including the Leadership & Management Academy and Ambition Academy, fostering personal and professional growth. DJH’s trainee salary review system rewards skills acquisition, promoting a sense of achievement and progress.
Managers at DJH have regular one-on-one Training Support & Development sessions with their team members, addressing any issues proactively and providing structured development plans. They also receive mental health first training to support their teams effectively.
DJH has a robust wellbeing calendar, promoting physical health and team socialising. The organisation also offers 24/7 mental health counselling, therapy and wellbeing support through Spectrum Life, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
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Manufacturing

Instarmac Group

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Instarmac Group is committed to the development of its employees. Through initiatives like the 'Next Steps' career planning tool and a variety of learning opportunities, employees are encouraged to enhance their skills and pursue their career aspirations.
Instarmac Group ensures that all managers are equipped to provide a supportive environment for their teams. With the help of the 'Clear Review' system, managers can engage in meaningful, two-way conversations about performance, wellbeing, and career development.
Instarmac Group places high importance on the wellbeing of its employees. The company provides a wealth of support services, including a dedicated employee portal, mental health first aiders, and a Wellbeing Hub, to ensure employees' mental, physical, and financial health.
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Consultancy

Tritility

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Tritility supports is proud to support its people through the good times and the bad. It offers all employees private health insurance and a 24/7 Employee Assistance and Counselling Service. The organisation is an NHS accredited Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Employer.
The organisation works with Education Partnership North East to offer a range of fully funded distance learning courses. It also provides the opportunity to progress into leadership through its management training pathway, delivered by in-house specialists.
Tritility’s commission structure is uncapped and paid from the first £1 that an employee generates. The organisation also offers additional holiday allowances and salary increases for long service, and a range of office incentives and prizes for excellent performance.
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Recruitment

Trinnovo Group

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Trinnovo Group offers clear Sales and Corporate Career Pathways, diversity training, and two formal management development programmes. These initiatives support the employees' skill utilisation and provide opportunities for advancement.
Trinnovo Group encourages open communication between employees and their managers. The ALP Assemble initiative, for instance, provides the second-tier leadership team with monthly access to the board to discuss innovative ideas or improvements.
The company's emphasis on wellbeing is demonstrated through the introduction of Period and Menopause leave, a generous wellbeing allowance for gym memberships, and access to private healthcare plans.
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Retail

The Works

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The Works continues to have a strong partnership with the Retail Trust, who offer an Employee Assistance Programme option for all staff, and provide proactive support. The organisation has also launched a Wellbeing Warrior programme where colleagues across the business are trained to offer support and signpost resources available.
This year, The Works upped its game with the second year of WorksFest. The celebration event, where colleagues came together to hear business updates, took part in summer fayre-themed activities, had a meal from the food truck and lemonade stand, and raised money for the organisation’s charity partners through a raffle and bake off competition.
The Works is passionate about providing impactful and engaging development opportunities for colleagues that will have a lasting impact on their continued development, personal growth, and wellbeing throughout their lives. It continues to develop content of its Learning Academy - the Can-Do Academy - which hosts hours of learning covering current role and extended learning.
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Marketing & Media Agencies

the7stars

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The7stars' comprehensive training programme, including core and bespoke courses, ensures employees' skills are utilised and developed. Initiatives like the Big Bang Week and Vision Setting Sessions further enhance this growth by providing real-life challenges and fostering team collaboration.
The7stars believes in rewarding hard work. Through its 'Be An Entrepreneur' and 'Idea of the Month' initiatives, employees have the opportunity to earn bonuses. The agency also offers an extensive benefits package, demonstrating its commitment to fair treatment.
Through the7stars foundation, the company supports young people in need, demonstrating its commitment to giving back to society. The agency has donated over £1million to the foundation since its inception eight years ago.
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Leisure & Hospitality

Rockfish

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Rockfish supports employee development with tailored training plans and a well-defined development structure. The Company Flow training programme offers role-specific modules and optional learning units, promoting career growth and skill utilisation.
Rockfish is dedicated to employee wellbeing. It provides comprehensive mental health support, runs wellness challenges, and offers a Wellness Retreat. It also ensures work-life balance by providing paddleboards for staff use during break times.
Rockfish is committed to community service, supporting local charities and environmental initiatives. The Devon Environment Foundation co-founded by the CEO and the Rockfish Litter Free Sea project are testament to its commitment to giving back to society.
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Recruitment

Roc Search

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Roc Search prioritises personal growth, offering a clear career progression path and development tools such as the Future Leaders Programme and Accelerated Leadership Programme. The firm's comprehensive, award-winning in-house training programmes further support this growth.
Roc Search prioritises employee wellbeing, offering a free employee assistance programme (Health Assured), physical activities such as the Roc Olympics and Roc Running Club, and mental health initiatives like "Bring your Dog to Work Day".
Roc Search's Leadership Ethos document outlines the behaviours expected of managers and leaders, reinforcing the company's values. The Monthly Values Champion awards further emphasise the importance of these values.
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