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University of York Students' Union (YUSU)

Manager performance is measured in monthly one to ones. Full year objectives are set in July/ August each year, this is reported back to HR Committee and trustee board.

Employees are rewarded for their continued efforts with a number of benefits, including: staff discounts, loans, and an employee assistance programme.



Manager performance is measured in monthly one to ones. Full year objectives are set in July/ August each year, this is reported back to HR Committee and trustee board.

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University of Surrey Students' Union

Apprenticeships in the past have been viewed as for school leavers but with changes in eligibility, more staff are taking up the opportunity in accessing schemes.

Apprenticeships in the past have been viewed as for school leavers but with changes in eligibility, more staff are taking up the opportunity in accessing schemes.

The Union continue to hold staff briefing/bitesize training sessions and are about to run an escape room activity to get people working together in groups on a tight timeline. They hope this will be particularly good to help new members of staff interact with existing staff

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Trolex Ltd

Twice weekly, Trolex hold yoga sessions early in the morning. The relaxation techniques incorporated in yoga can lessen chronic pain, such as lower back pain, arthritis, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome. Yoga can also lower blood pressure and reduce insomnia.

Twice weekly, Trolex hold yoga sessions early in the morning. The relaxation techniques incorporated in yoga can lessen chronic pain, such as lower back pain, arthritis, headaches and carpal tunnel syndrome. Yoga can also lower blood pressure and reduce insomnia.

The company-wide bonus scheme sees staff rewarded for their efforts. Potential pay-out is £1000 per employee/per year. They have the option to receive quarterly or a lump sum at the end of the year, against metrics of profit, on-time delivery, and quality.

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Thorn Baker Group

The Groups highest performers have recently enjoyed an all expenses paid luxury break in Ibiza as a way of saying thank you for their continued efforts.

The Groups highest performers have recently enjoyed an all expenses paid luxury break in Ibiza as a way of saying thank you for their continued efforts.

The leader regularly visits all UK site locations, sits alongside staff and operates an open door policy when in head office.

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Thirdway

ThirdWay support employee development by providing optional coaching sessions. They currently have a personal and professional coach, a business executive coach and a sales coach all to help and support individuals who work in different areas of the business.

On site, ThirdWay are working hard to be as sustainable as possible and recycle all rigid plastics through their waste management company.

Employees at ThirdWay are offered free dental insurance, flexible benefits, free life insurance and free travel insurance.

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The Royal Air Force Club

During a new hire's first month, The Royal Air Force Club have created an executive team 'meet and greet' where all new hires meet the leadership team to help them settle in and get to know those they may not otherwise see.

The Royal Air Force Club endeavour to get their team out and about and provide relevant hospitality related experiences, whether it be visiting a local gin distillery for the bar team, a local street food festival or an industry focused social media conference. They feel this is the sort of learning that will make an impact and one the team will remember.

During a new hire's first month, The Royal Air Force Club have created an executive team 'meet and greet' where all new hires meet the leadership team to help them settle in and get to know those they may not otherwise see.

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The Information Lab

All employees receive extensive on the job training: they have buddies in the wider team, day to day support, an assigned mentor from week 2 and they also hold events to integrate them into their way of working.

Their head office is a learning centre in itself where all clients, suppliers and employees alike are encouraged to develop, use and help each other out.

Sabbaticals are offered to those who have completed 5 year's service and holidays are unlimited for their consultants.

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The Furniture Practice Ltd

The Furniture Practice foster an open and honest environment and encourage staff to learn from each other. This is reflected in fortnightly company meetings where all members of staff are encouraged to contribute and present. They acknowledge achievements, discuss lessons learned and share notable projects and events, this is then followed by socialising at their in-house bar.

Every person who is recruited into the business meets with at least one of the directors to ensure that there is an emotional fit as well as a business fit. Senior management will include junior members of staff in the recruitment process as their perspective is important.

Every person who is recruited into the business meets with at least one of the directors to ensure that there is an emotional fit as well as a business fit. Senior management will include junior members of staff in the recruitment process as their perspective is important.

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Techmodal

Throughout the year, Techmodal arrange regular visits to other organisation's for their staff. Recently this included an event with the Royal Logistics Corps and a visit to one of Amazon's fulfilment centres.

Flexible working initiatives are available for employees at Techmodal, which include: compressed hours; home, remote or teleworking; career breaks and sabbaticals.

Techmodal reward employees for their continued efforts with initiatives including: staff discounts; free life insurance; profit related pay; and performance related pay.

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Stickyeyes

Stickyeyes are passionate about supporting staff using a person centred approach, and finding suitable learning and career opportunities for all. All employees have monthly 1-2-1's where they can discuss their career and development plans with their line manager.

Department heads are offered mentoring and 1-2-1's from the Executive Team. They also use tools such as insights to support their Senior Team in working more closely together and understanding themselves further as managers.


Stickyeyes offer monthly massages to all staff and have introduced flexible working and holiday trading to give the team more control over their working hours and patterns.

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