What are companies doing with regards to 'Personal Growth'

All staff are offered the opportunity to study an accredited qualification in social care and the organisation fully utilises its Apprenticeship levy fund. It has also introduced a 'try before you buy' scheme for internal promotions to allow staff to have a three month trial period before the post has become permanent.

VetPartners supports its colleagues in their personal development by giving them an annual allowance to progress their learning. Vets receive £1750, Nurses £600, and all other colleagues £250 per year. Colleagues who work in Vet Roles can attend The London Vet Show annually and Nurses have the opportunity to attend the BVNA congress every year.

Yo Telecom allocates a dedicated budget for funding external courses and certifications, allowing employees to enhance their skills and knowledge by accessing a wide range of learning opportunities. Internally, the organisation offer comprehensive people management training programmes, which include leadership skills, conflict resolution, effective communication, and team management, utilising interactive workshops and real-world case studies.

The Williams Academy, revamped in 2021, focuses on upskilling and developing Line Managers and Assistant Managers. This initiative has led to numerous promotions, indicating a clear path for advancement.

Growth at Vax is supported through the Achieve coaching framework, graduate pathways, and digital learning via GoodHabitz, enabling employees to develop technical, behavioural and leadership skills in real time and aligned to business needs.

TotallyMoney offers a plethora of growth and development opportunities. Generous training budgets, regular catch-ups, mentoring, and progression frameworks encourage employees to utilise their skills and advance in their careers.

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.

The 'Thomas Carroll Academy' fast-tracks employee development, offering clear career paths and the opportunity to gain a chartered qualification. The company also supports employees in gaining qualifications and provides financial rewards upon completion.

With a firm belief in individual potential, Spirit Health Group offers structured onboarding, development programmes, coaching, mentoring, and career pathway planning. The 'Leading with Spirit Programme' exemplifies their commitment to nurturing leadership skills among employees.

SolutionsPT invests in its employees' development through training programmes and promotion opportunities. For example, the Apprentice Academy for Degree Apprentices is a structured development programme that aids career progression.