Personal Growth

First Response Finance

With regards physical health there are a number of initiatives the organisation has in place. Alongside its private medical insurance, which supports people at different life-stages, including with fertility, men's health and menopause to name a few, it also has on-site massages on a monthly basis.

At First Response Finance, each position level receives the same bonus and salary figure. The organisation has also previously increased salaries by moving a portion of bonus into salary. This has the added benefit of increased pension contributions and increased monthly disposable income to support employees with the increase in the cost of living.

The organisation supports employee growth through a number of initiatives. Its Future Leader Program prepares aspiring leaders through mentorship and practical skills training. Furthermore, new employees receive an immersive induction to the business, learning about its journey, values, and operations.

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Financial Services

Capsticks

Capsticks holds regular in person events by division, office, and firm wide. These include summer parties, Christmas parties, annual awards, and events organised by its employee network groups to recognise and celebrate specific events such as Ramadan, Pride and South Asian Heritage month.

The Capsticks Academy offers a range of learning resources developed and delivered by both in-house experts and external specialists. It also provides business skills masterclasses including; People Management, Time Management, Work Management and Protecting your Wellbeing, Delegation, Trainee Supervisor Training, Appraisals training, Mentally Healthy Leading Manager training and Reflective practice forums.

Each legal role has a set of competencies which are displayed on the firm’s intranet. Capsticks has an open, transparent promotions process which it runs twice a year, in May and November. Upon promotion to Partner, a mentor is assigned, coaching put in place, and additional training on finance and business development is given.

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Law

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

Atmos International

Atmos International has a banding system for engineers which provides them with a clear goal to progress their career within the company. Instead of having to wait for four years to move from an engineer to a senior engineer, they can progress from engineer level 1 to level 2 in six months or a year.

Atmos International helps to provide fair pay through a quarterly profit share bonus that is paid to all colleagues. Furthermore, all employees have the chance to earn a further annual performance bonus.

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Technology

Albert Goodman

The firm demonstrates its commitment to societal contribution through its charity committee and sustainability committee. Employees are actively involved in fun fundraising activities, and the firm is working towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030.

Albert Goodman actively supports each employee's personal growth. Its Personal Development Discussion process and career progression guide, which are deeply rooted in the firm's values, provide clear pathways for advancement and skill utilisation.

Albert Goodman’s leadership is anchored in its values, which are embedded in every aspect of the firm, from performance evaluation to identifying future leaders. Regular communication from the Managing Partner further reinforces this.

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Accountancy

Modo25

Modo25 organises regular team building activities including quizzes, axe-throwing, junkyard golf, a food festival, and pumpkin carving at Halloween. The organisation also hosts Modofest annually, where teams get together to discuss the year’s performance, highlights, plans for the year ahead, and to give out awards that are voted for by the teams.

The organisation offers a range of growth and development opportunities including a Kickstarter scheme, apprenticeships, and a variety of online training programmes, including a SaaS marketing course which provides monthly training and mentoring. Third party experts also help to train teams on specific online tools.

Modo25’s values were agree during a company-wide workshop session. These words are on the walls of the office to remind colleagues what the organisation stands for and to encourage them to live by these words every day. Bi-monthly Operations meetings allows teams to share information, understand challenges, and ensure communication is as good as possible.

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Marketing & Media Agencies

DF Capital

DF Capital provides its employees with ample opportunities for growth and development. Over the past couple of years, the bank has invested an average of £1,337 per employee for development, offering access to a learning platform with over 16,000 online courses. The platform is actively used by 95% of its colleagues.

Managers at DF Capital are supported through leadership development programs, a suite of wellbeing services and tools, and real-time manager training sessions and briefings. This comprehensive strategy empowers managers, facilitating a supportive, trusting, and caring environment for their teams.

The leadership team at DF Capital upholds and promotes company values in daily operations and decision-making processes. They communicate these values consistently through team meetings and company announcements, fostering a positive and cohesive culture within the bank.

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Financial Services

GAIL's

Food discount was increased to 50% off when not working and completely free during work hours. The organisation also reviewed its pay structures to keep ahead of the game. Managers receive a pay review twice yearly and the average increase last year was 8%.

Its monthly Cascade process brings initiatives, launches and updates to all teams, including a bake-off to test new products, SHINE customer experience training, financial results, leadership initiatives, team building activities, and staff engagement. This brings teams together to focus on key areas of importance to the business in a consistent, considered and empowering way.

There are clear development pathways for every individual and succession plans in place for every role. As individuals grow in their career, they are cross-trained so that they understand all aspects of the business. This ensures every colleague understands the pressures and challenges of each part of the bakery.

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Leisure & Hospitality

Wales & West Housing

Each Director is responsible for ensuring that the employee experience in their area is consistent with the organisational values - they meet regularly with all staff, not just their own direct reports, to ensure that employees understand the Group’s organisation’s culture as well as having the chance to have their voices heard.

Wales & West Housing’s graduate programme offers fixed term positions combining genuine experience in the role alongside appropriate study and support. It also offers a number of Trade Apprenticeships with Cambria, learning through experience of repairs and upgrades on homes including electrical works, gas and plumbing works and multi skilled repairs.

The organisation supported over 50 community groups and projects in 2023. In North Wales it supported Rhyl Foodbank, in West Wales, Cardigan and Pembrokeshire Foodbank received funding to support their work in the community. In Mid Wales, Welshpool and District Foodbank received financial assistance to purchase more food supplies. In the South it supported AcePlace.

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Housing Associations

The Big Life group

The Confident Manager training programme provides opportunities for personal growth and development. The training ensures new managers are equipped with the necessary skills to lead effectively.

The Big Life Group’s leadership, led by CEO Fay Selvan, shows its commitment to staff through personal gestures like hand-delivering trophies. The leadership’s values are reflected in their hands-on approach and commitment to community service.

The Big Life Group shows its dedication to giving back through initiatives like the food bank and the anti-food waste project. These initiatives underline the organisation's commitment to supporting the community and environment.

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Health & Social Care

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