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Crimson

The organisation provides many opportunities for teams to come tother in both a working environment and a more social setting. Team calls and online company activities provide the opportunity for teams to align on goals, and charity events and team lunch’s provide the chance for team building and the strengthening of employee relationships.

The Leadership Team are transparent in their messaging and regularly communicate the company's performance, challenges, and good news stories, ensuring that everyone is well informed about what's happening. Employees who consistently embody the company values are acknowledged and rewarded. This can include awards, bonuses, or a well done shout out at the Monthly Team Meeting.

Crimson has developed a CPD Pathway for its employees that helps to identify and develop the skills and competencies that are required for their current role, or one that they are aspiring to move into. Some of the training resources that are available to employees include podcasts, articles, and online courses.

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Recruitment

Business In The Community

Workshops and coaching are provided to managers to help them apply company values. A session at National Induction also focuses on vision and values, including a discussion exercise around real-life examples, which helps employees develop their understanding and application of these principles in the workplace.
'All Staff' events and Roadshows are used to bring colleagues together face-to-face for networking and interactive presentations. In 2015, individual teams also created brief, innovative, and entertaining videos to introduce themselves to the rest of the organisation, helping to foster a sense of community.
Business in the Community has gone through a highly consultative process to develop and refine its vision, values and core messages. This has fundamentally changed how it represents itself externally and communicates internally, demonstrating a leadership that values and involves its employees.
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Not For Profit Body's

Bible Society

The organisation provides access to private health insurance, and promotes health cash plan webinars which employees can sign up for that promote ways to exercise in the office. It have also upgraded and provided access to our orchard for employees to sit and relax and host meetings.
Bible Society has a partnership with Salmon Swimming, which specialises in empowering companies to integrate values-driven culture and strategy. Two newly promoted managers completed Salmon Swimming’s ‘Altitude’ specialist course, a one-year course for individuals aimed at rapidly accelerating their growth. It has also rolled out 5 Voices training to understand how to communicate more effectively.
Since 2017, Bible Society has partnered with Knowledge Brief to deliver an inspirational, accredited management programme. Successful candidates obtain a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 3 or 5 Certificate/Diploma in Leadership and Management. Seven managers have completed their Level 5 programme with distinction and two aspiring managers have completed their Level 3 programme.
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Charity's

Yorkshire Agricultural Society

Employees at the Yorkshire Agricultural Society take pride in their organisation's mission to support and promote agriculture. Through initiatives like the Great Yorkshire Show and significant investments in educational events, staff feel they make a meaningful difference in the agricultural community.
The Society offers extensive training opportunities, such as the Dale Carnegie Leadership training and accredited Team Leading courses. Employees, like the Deputy Event Manager, benefit from skill development, enhancing their career prospects and feeling challenged in their roles.
The CEO's vision of creating a united team is actively pursued through structuring teams and departments, ensuring everyone understands their role in achieving the Society's strategic aims and the importance of the PROUD Values.
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Charity's

Imago Venues

The Management Programme Horizon and annual personal development reviews offer employees opportunities for skill enhancement and career advancement, reflecting Imago Venues' commitment to personal and professional growth.
As a real living wage employer, Imago Venues ensures fair treatment and financial security for employees, further supported by the Helping Hands programme for those in financial crisis.
Employee wellbeing is prioritised through the wellbeing group, access to Burleigh Springs gym and pool, and support from qualified Mental Health First Aiders, promoting a balanced work-life environment.
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Leisure & Hospitality

Kisimul

Colleagues access fully funded, nationally accredited qualifications and a competency career progression framework. This structured pathway allows Life Practitioners and other operational roles to develop skills at their own pace. By linking these milestones to pay increases, the organisation ensures professional development is both accessible and tangibly rewarded.
The organisation promotes collaboration through leadership days and cross-functional projects. Online communication tools and the intranet facilitate connection across 40 locations. Furthermore, the annual Awards Festival and monthly values awards programme celebrate team achievements, with the Employee Forum selecting winners to ensure fair, peer-led recognition.
The business prioritises health through regular campaigns, covering topics like vaccine education and sleep quality. By auditing night colleagues' specific Wellbeing concerns, the organisation matches resources to actual needs. This targeted approach, alongside their therapeutically informed strategy, supports the physical and emotional health of the entire workforce.
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Health & Social Care

Bron Afon Community Housing

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.
Bron Afon supports personal growth through its High-Level Learning & Development Plan, offering tailored training in regulatory compliance, safeguarding, and professional development, ensuring that employees feel their skills are utilised and advancement opportunities are available.
Connectfest encourages team spirit and a sense of belonging by providing opportunities for employees to connect, collaborate, and socialise, strengthening bonds among colleagues.
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Housing Associations

Wanstor

Wanstor fosters personal growth through its fast-track training programmes and mentoring schemes, allowing employees to advance their careers and maximise their potential. The company also offers bonuses for passing beneficial exams, further promoting development.
Wanstor promotes a strong team spirit through initiatives like 'take over days', encouraging employees to socialise and form meaningful connections. Regular team-building events further instil a sense of camaraderie and belonging.
The company prioritises employee wellbeing with initiatives such as Chair Yoga, bike to work week, and Fit Feb. It also advocates for mental health awareness and provide resources like Headspace and Togetherall to support employees' mental wellbeing.
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Business Services

Bleecker Burger

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.
Bleecker Burger supports employee development by offering role-specific training plans and opportunities for managers to attend mentoring and coaching programs, fostering skills and career advancement.
Managers at Bleecker are encouraged to become Mental Health First Aiders, ensuring they are equipped to support and care for their team members effectively.
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Leisure & Hospitality

Aspiration Training

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.
Aspiration Training offers a range of growth opportunities to its people. Employees have access to coaching and mentoring programmes with monthly one-to-one feedback and a focus on career aspirations. Employees can also access internal and external training programmes and receive qualifications.
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Education & Training

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