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In Technology Group

ITG's core value, 'We're only as good as our team,' is deeply ingrained in the company culture. The collaborative atmosphere encourages teamwork and mutual support, promoting a sense of belonging among employees.
ITG offers a comprehensive framework for development, including structured training programmes, regular appraisals, and financial support. The clarity provided by the Appraisal Guide and Commission Structure empowers employees to take charge of their career growth.
ITG’s Senior Management sets the benchmark for excellence, leading by example and embodying the company's values. Their commitment to fostering a sense of unity and purpose inspires employees to uphold the company's values and contribute to its success.
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Recruitment

HSL

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.
A few members of the IT team have started apprenticeship schemes to develop skills and knowledge, which will be recognised through a qualification when complete. Similarly, colleagues within the Finance team are studying whilst working for a formal financial qualification. Furthermore, two of the logistics team are attending a IOSCM level 3 diploma.
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Retail

ActiveQuote

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.
The organisation uses its entry-level role as a type of ‘academy’ where it trains, mentors, and develops its ‘early careers’ talent into future leaders and internally recruit them into other roles. ActiveQuote invest in qualifications for employees too such as Cert CII, CIPD, and DevOps qualifications.
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Insurance

Knapp UK

KNAPP's apprenticeship programme in engineering and other functions offers excellent advancement opportunities. The international nature of the group also provides global opportunities for career development.
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.
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Technology

Connection Support

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.
Connection Support created a working group to focus on: Completing a suite of core competencies for all staff; Improving induction training; Improving overall training and development of staff; and Implementing development opportunities from the survey feedback sessions in 2023.
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.
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Napthens LLP

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.
Napthens has rolled out its skills curriculum which allows employees to develop their softer skills throughout the year. The organisation’s leadership academy launched for its second year and it has seen the introduction of early career training groups and peer to peer groups.
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Law

The Chartered Institute of Building

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 organisation has launched a new Competency Framework which will support conversations about performance, growth and development. This year, The Chartered Institute of Building has ran a programme of people management development for all its people managers.
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.
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Not For Profit Body's

T(n)S Catering Management

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.
The organisation supports employee growth by looking to promote from within. One example of this is an employee who started with as an Operations Support Manager, and was subsequently promoted to Operations Director Designate following on from their promotion to Operations Manager eight years ago.
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.
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Business Services

Pavers

Pavers provides ample opportunities for personal growth through in-house training, external development opportunities, and the Pavers Academy. This focus on career development and skill-building ensures employees feel challenged and utilised.
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.
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Retail

Melin Homes

At Melin Homes, personal growth is integral to the work culture. Through the 'Passport to Housing' scheme, employees are assigned mentors to broaden their knowledge, fostering their professional development. The company also supports and funds professional qualifications for staff, promoting personal growth and career advancement.
The leadership at Melin Homes encourages an open, supportive culture. Senior Management Team members regularly interact with the team and ensure they are in touch with on-ground activities. The 'Diolch' initiative allows managers to recognise and appreciate the hard work of their team members, fostering a culture of support and recognition.
Melin Homes is committed to giving back to the communities it serves. Through the Jump2 fund, the company supports local organisations that improve the lives of residents. The company's annual 'Zest in the Park' event promotes the wellbeing of the local community, underlining the organisation's commitment to societal betterment.
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Housing Associations

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