Personal Growth

Tommies Childcare

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

Sedulo Group

To foster strong relationships between employees, each December the organisation takes all its staff on an all-expenses paid weekend away with recent locations being Marbella, Estepona and Benidorm. This provides the opportunity for all team members across the four offices to socialise, celebrate the years successes and bond with one another.

Sedulo Group supports employee developed through its annual leadership programme, "Sedulo Accelerator Scheme". This programme consists of full day training sessions run by an external trainer, access to external and internal mentors, and business change projects which challenge and equip team members with the skills they need to progress in their careers.

In 2023, the organisation established its Sedulo Foundation as the result of years of working with local communities to alleviate the devastating effect of poverty on children and young people across London and the north of England. The Sedulo Foundation focuses on 3 main campaigns: Toy Appeal, Period Poverty, and its Back to School campaign.

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Financial Services

Roadchef

Roadchef cares for its employees’ wellbeing through a number of initiatives, including trained mental health first aiders at every site; an Employee Assistance Programme in place to offer confidential support to all employees; hardship loans; wellbeing messaging and weekly national focus reinforcement through the Roundup newsletter; community pantries; and breakfast clubs.

The organisation offers Extra Responsibility Pay to recognise when individuals step up to cover/support another role. Some ad-hoc bonus payments have been made to reward employees for their contribution and hard work. Employees further have access to Wagestream, providing the ability to draw down on wages earlier, supporting stress and anxiety around finances.

Roadchef has a number of tiers of structured development in place including apprenticeships, the Fastlane Management Development Programme, the Leadership Highway Programme, the High Potential Development Programme, secondments, and ad-hoc Executive Coaching.

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Leisure & Hospitality

Rickard Luckin

Last year’s social calendar saw Romford Dogs evening, a Summer Team Building event and a Christmas Party. Peppered around these large events were regular football sessions, and payday breakfasts and lunches.

At the annual Rickard Luckin Awards, the organisation provides an opportunity to celebrate the team’s successes. Anyone can nominate anyone else within the firm, and an independent ‘nominations panel’ decide who is the winner. As well as the team-wide recognition at the awards ceremony, award winners receive a trophy and a £250 gift card.

Through the Rickard Luckin Development Academy, the organisation provides a blend of technical, business and soft skills development content. At the heart of this is the RLPDP, its Learning Management System, which provides a blended learning environment with learning tools and resources.

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Accountancy

OSB GROUP

OSB Group fosters a sense of pride and belonging among employees through robust internal communications, such as interactive 'Ask the CEO' sessions, ensuring staff feel valued and integral to the organisation’s success.

Employees at OSB Group benefit from tailored development programmes like the Future Supervisors and Managers Programme, which challenges them and enhances their skills, preparing them for potential leadership roles.

OSB Group prioritises employee wellbeing with initiatives such as the Wellness Hub and Menopause Awareness training, which address mental and physical health, promoting a supportive work-life balance.

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Financial Services

Operam Education Group

Operam Education Group is committed to fostering innovation and maximising potential. It offers personal growth opportunities through its 'Career Journey' programme, which is bespoke to roles within the business. In addition, there's an 'Inspiring Leadership' course, Graduate program, and interdivisional mobility to support career development.

Operam Education Group encourages team spirit and a sense of belonging through several initiatives. These include competitions, virtual meetings, coffee mornings, away days, and team dinners. The company also introduced a 'Day in the Life' feature to promote interdepartmental understanding and camaraderie.

Operam Education Group values fair treatment of its employees, offering a range of support for personal circumstances. It provides private healthcare and implement the 'Step Up' sales competition, which offers a range of prizes for reaching set goals, demonstrating OEG’s commitment to rewarding its colleagues.

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Recruitment

Grainger Plc

Grainger Plc supports personal growth through initiatives like the Future Leaders Programme and the Career Development Framework. These programmes offer clear pathways for advancement, ensuring employees feel challenged and their skills are utilised effectively.

Through its Wellbeing Calendar and Mental Health Champions Network, Grainger Plc places a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing. Initiatives such as Blue Monday demonstrate the company’s commitment to supporting work-life balance and mental health.

Under CEO Helen Gordon, Grainger Plc's leadership is engaged with employees through regular town hall calls and executive-led communication channels, reinforcing organisational values and fostering transparent dialogue across all levels.

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Housing Associations

gap personnel group

Every year, the organisation hosts its annual awards ceremony. All employees are invited to this event and provided with accommodation, a three-course meal and an open bar, all funded by the company. Awards winners are provided with an engraved trophy with their name and winning category as well as £1000 cash.

Gap personnel group has partnered with training platform provider, Go1. This offers all employees a rich library of existing online courses on a variety of topics, as well as allowing the organisation the opportunity to create its own company specific training materials and making them available to its employees via the platform.

The organisation offers a Management & Leadership training and development course. The topics covered include: Inspirational leadership, Management vs. Leadership, Situational leadership, Strategic business planning, Excellent execution, Managing performance, Sustainable Growth & Driving Efficiency, Sales management, Strategic relations and commerciality, and more. Employees are able to achieve a Level 3 Team Leader & Supervisor qualification.

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Recruitment

Delt Shared Services

Delt Shared Services encourages personal development through a 450% increase in learning opportunities, offering fully-funded courses and an extensive online learning platform. This empowers employees by enhancing their skills and providing advancement opportunities.

Delt Shared Services offers a competitive benefits package, including a £2000 referral bonus and discounts at top supermarkets. This approach ensures employees feel valued and fairly compensated, fostering a positive workplace environment.

Delt Shared Services prioritises employee wellbeing with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a wellness portal. This focus on mental health and work-life balance supports personal health and enhances performance.

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Business Services

THE PURE FITOUT COMPANY LIMITED

Individual development is prioritised through meaningful 1-2-1 meetings where managers and employees explore career aspirations. By agreeing on personalised development plans, including targeted training and mentoring, the company identifies skill gaps and provides clear pathways for progression, ensuring staff feel empowered to achieve their long-term professional goals.

Managers facilitate an open-door culture, conducting routine 1-2-1s to offer dedicated spaces for feedback and clarification. They use the G.O.A.T of the month initiative to recognise value-driven behaviour. This consistent support and recognition ensure employees feel heard, valued and aligned with the organisation's evolving priorities.

To maintain a unified culture, the company focuses on shared expectations and collaborative planning across all locations. Meaningful connections are built through regular team check-ins and inclusive updates. These interactions ensure that every team member feels part of a connected, supportive workforce, regardless of where they work.

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