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Personal Growth - How employees feel about training and their future prospects

When it comes to Personal Growth, focusing on providing growth and development opportunities will make people feel invested in as individuals, so are more likely then to feel better about the Fair Deal factor.

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Society for Endocrinology

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Staff have regular performance development reviews and regular informal meetings with their managers. The Society has implemented a Knowledge Hub on its Intranet for staff to upload and share their own content. It also runs a People Lead programme for all employees who manage and lead people with a key focus on soft skills.
The Society promotes team spirit through monthly Hang-outs, attended both in person and online. This initiative helps in fostering a sense of belonging among employees, encouraging them to have fun and engage with their colleagues.
The Society for Endocrinology fosters a sense of pride in its team, demonstrated by the commitment to open communication and celebrating group successes. This includes cake sales, summer and winter company socials that serve to strengthen the bond among employees.
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Law

Sharpe Pritchard LLP

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Sharpe Pritchard has refined its appraisal process to focus on professional learning and development, ensuring that its employees feel challenged, and their skills are fully utilised. This approach also opens up opportunities for career advancement within the firm.
Responding to employee feedback, Sharpe Pritchard has enhanced its employment benefits, offering life assurance, income protection, and smart health schemes, alongside competitive salaries, ensuring employees feel they are treated fairly.
Sharpe Pritchard's leadership team is known for their commitment to the firm's values, achieving gender parity amongst partners and maintaining family-friendly policies. The firms actions provide a strong example for the rest of the organisation, fostering a sense of respect and admiration.
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Retail

Riverford Organic Farmers

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Riverford gives all co-owners the opportunity to refer a friend for any of its live vacancies. If the referred candidate is successful in getting the role, once they have passed their probation period, it pays the co-owner who made the recommendation £400. The friend they recommended will also get £100 – this is an unlimited

Fair pay is fundamental at the organisation, particularly for those co-owners at the lower levels of pay. It is a Real Living Wage employer. To offset the gender pay gap, it has overhauled its role banding, increased transparency over the rates for different levels, and installed measures to ensure that these bandings are consistently applied.

Riverford has a whole host of developmental opportunities for its people. Including captured learning, personal and professional needs during 1:1s, establishing aspirations, and providing learning to support the individual in improving confidence, performance, and motivation. It also runs an internal management programme that focuses on performance coaching and development conversations.

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Rainbow Trust Children's Charity

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The charity has an active wellbeing group called the Feel Good group, which runs wellbeing initiatives, activities, challenges and communications throughout the year on various topics. Employees are encouraged to get involved in initiatives aimed at improving their mental, physical and financial wellbeing, as well as promoting team dynamics, understanding and cohesion.
Employees are encouraged to nominate a Star of the Month, which celebrates an individual or team who has demonstrated the charity’s values, or gone above and beyond their role to support a colleague. The winner is celebrated in the monthly briefing and an Employee of the Year is celebrated at the annual staff conference.
Rainbow Trust has a clear process for supporting employee development. Discussions about competency, training and development needs and career aspirations are held formally during its annual performance review process. It has a talent management programme, which is driven through the annual performance reviews, 360 feedback and self-assessment. The programme is tailored to the individuals.
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Consultancy

Pinnacle Consulting Engineers

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Employees at Pinnacle Consulting Engineers have access to a range of wellbeing benefits. This includes the organisation’s team of Mental Health First Aiders and its Employee Assistance Programme. To support physical wellbeing, the company provides a cycle to work scheme and subsidises sports and social groups.
The organisation has a Performance Management System that incorporates an Annual Appraisal and an Interim Review for all staff. Graduates and Apprentices receive quarterly reviews. It also has a Training Agreement with Institution of Civil Engineering for engineers to follow a structured route to Chartered Membership.
All Principal Engineers and above hold management roles. They are Chartered members of their Institutions - Institution of Civil Engineering and Institution of Structural Engineering. Alongside their externally accredited technical skills, the organisation supports managers with the people and project management skills needed to lead teams of people to deliver projects for its clients.
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Recruitment

Pertemps Recruitment Partnership

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Pertemps prioritises employee development through its e-learning platform, Elevate, which offers a range of courses. This, along with partnerships like the one with Kallidus, provides opportunities for skill development and career advancement.
Pertemps' Employee Benefit Trust allows employees to share in the company's success. Long-service awards, additional annual leave days, and the option to dress-down on Fridays further demonstrate Pertemps’ commitment to treating employees fairly.
Pertemps places immense importance on employee wellbeing. Initiatives like the Employee Assistance Programme, wellness hub, and promotion of work-life balance contribute to the positive impact on employees' health and performance.
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Marketing & Media Agencies

ROAST

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TIPi Group's TIPi Academy is a testament to their commitment to personal growth, offering training to individuals keen on entering the digital marketing industry. Employees also benefit from external mentoring opportunities and management coaching.
TIPi Group's fair treatment of employees is evident in the monthly MVP recognitions and anniversary bonuses regardless of length of service or position. These rewards are announced in monthly company meetings, adding to the sense of fair treatment.
TIPi Group's CSR Committee ensures the organisation gives back to society. Through initiatives like volunteering at a soup kitchen and encouraging individual fundraising, the company shows its commitment to societal contribution.
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Inspire North

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The organisation offers a structured and inclusive development framework, including two Future Leaders programmes and access to accredited apprenticeships like Art Therapy and Leadership. This focus on personalised development, supported by mentors, coaches, and the Leadership Competency Framework, accelerates growth and builds capability, driving internal mobility and retention.
Employees can access the Recovery College to enable trauma-informed support for mental health and resilience, alongside an online GP online service for easier appointment access. As a Disability Confident Leader, the organisation offers manager training on disability, and the Accessibility Network offers peer support and contributes to an inclusive environment.
Employees can volunteer in their local communities or as Trustees, enabling shared expertise. The organisation also engages volunteers who develop vital skills, with some moving into paid roles. Fundraising events like coffee mornings for Macmillan Cancer Support and the 3 Peaks challenge demonstrate a commitment to wider community support.
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Law

Howes Percival LLP

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Howes Percival's LEAPS programme offers comprehensive development opportunities for all roles, encouraging employees to enhance their skills and achieve their career goals. The programme includes a variety of training options and encourages self-assessment.
Managers at Howes Percival receive dedicated support, including mentoring and access to a People Team contact for advice. The Performance Development Review process also helps managers identify development opportunities and gather feedback.
The firm encourages team spirit through initiatives such as Coffee and Connect, where staff are paired with colleagues from different teams to foster understanding and cooperation. Social activities and charity events further promote a sense of belonging and camaraderie.
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Law

Harrison Drury & Co

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Employee development is a cornerstone at Harrison Drury & Co. From personal development plans to access to a vast knowledge bank of seminars and webinars, the firm ensures opportunities for growth and challenge. Their commitment to legal apprenticeships also provides an alternative career path into law.
Harrison Drury & Co prioritises employee wellbeing, offering onsite health assessments, mental health first aiders and a work-life balance self-assessment tool. They also organise wellbeing activities, such as physical health checks and menopause training workshops.
Harrison Drury & Co is actively involved in giving back to society, organising charity events like beach cleans and bake sales. They also support local education establishments and offer paid time off for employees to undertake personal development activities, reflecting their commitment to societal growth.
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