What are companies doing with regards to 'Personal Growth'

The HSL Cares Hub has a range of resources to support colleagues during the cost of living crisis, including monthly financial wellbeing newsletters on everything from how to access the employee assistance programme to how to make a claim on its health insurance. It has also introduced a financial Guru who runs education sessions.

HSL hosts a number of colleague 'surprise and delight' moments each year. These moments range from bringing in a fish and chip van offering colleagues a free lunch, hiring an ice-cream van in the summer months, celebrating Wimbledon with cream teas and a festive carvery lunch served to colleagues by the Directors.

ActiveQuote’s Wellbeing Champions team consists of mental health first-aid trained staff members who are available to chat and support staff at any time. The organisation also has a comprehensive PMI policy which is medical history disregarded and includes mental health cover, and a digital health service provider where people can talk to doctors online.

Each team conducts regular team trips out which include meals and drinks. The organisation also holds a happy hour the second Friday of every month at the end of the for the day for employees to wind down from work. Departments have regular team quizzes at the end of the day on a Friday.

KNAPP UK Ltd promotes work-life balance by offering increased flexibility to work from home. The company also recognises the supportive role families play in the team's overall success.

The Leadership Team demonstrates its care and support for employees through regular site visits, 'time to talk' sessions and by promoting open communication through the Employee Forum.

Connection Support brings its teams together through monthly office social lunches, value workshops led by the CEO, its Annual Awards Ceremony, and by attending and supporting community events such as Pride, and participating in fun fundraising challenges like running and climbing.

Managers at Connection Support have the opportunity to gain a Leadership & Management qualification through the Institute in Leadership & Management (ILM). Managers are currently working toward Level 3 and upon completion will achieve an Apprenticeship in Team Leading and an ILM Level 3 Diploma in Management.

Napthens have multiple trained mental health first aiders, as well as providing mental health training to managers by external third party experts. External speakers include The Sleep Expert, Over The Bloody Moon, and My Happy Mind, who have spoken to employees about controlling their own mental health and those of their families and communities.

The organisation addresses pay reviews on a person by person basis, taking into consideration their contributions and efforts, once per year. It also offers a discretionary bonus scheme linked to performance in order to reward employees, which it does twice a year.

The Chartered Institute of Building have two recognition schemes - an ACT Award which is awarded by the Leadership Team on Global Staff Update calls every month, and an Extra Mile Award which allows for peer recognition where colleagues have gone the extra mile.

The Chartered Institute of Building encourages colleagues to participate in charitable or fundraising initiatives. It has a volunteering policy which allows colleagues two days of paid volunteering leave per year. The organisation has appointed a Head of Environmental Sustainability in 2023 with both an internal and external remit and have an action plan in place.

All employees of The Abbeyfield Society have access to a range of wellbeing initiatives. These include an e-voucher scheme, a generous pay review and enhanced benefits, an Employee Assistance Programme, and financial fitness advice.

All leaders participate in the society’s Leadership Excellence Programme accredited by The Institute of Leadership and Management (TILM) and endorsed by Skills for Care. The programme includes 24/7 access to the TILM My Leadership platform and a variety of learning initiatives to support continuous professional development. This includes workshops, blended learning and 121 coaching.

T(n)S Catering Management encourages teams to get together and participate in activities, including rugby, archery, and off-site lunches. It has also organised for staff to go on food safaris to try amazing food, ignite ideas, and meet colleagues they would usually talk to on the phone due to working in different parts of the country.

T(n)S Catering Management offers an internal management development programme which covers a range of topics, including Financial Performance, Service Standards & Quality, Resource Utilisation, Compliance with all Current Applicable Legislation, Business Retention, Business Development, Menu and Concept Development, Staff Training & Development, and Supporting site KPI Management.

SMG cultivates team spirit and a sense of belonging through its dedicated Culture Team and Culture Reps. Regular group meetings and events foster camaraderie and fun, making employees feel part of a supportive community.

SMG prioritises the wellbeing of its staff with a personal monthly wellbeing fund. The company also has employee-led groups focusing on wellbeing and diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrating a commitment to a healthy work-life balance.

Pavers fosters a supportive environment where employees feel cared for and trusted by their managers. Managers are accessible, with initiatives like "Ask the Boss" Facebook live sessions encouraging open communication.

Pavers operates a 'save to invest' scheme, rewarding employees' money-saving ideas by reinvesting into staff hourly pay. This, along with annual cost of living rises, ensures employees feel fairly treated.