What are companies doing with regards to 'Personal Growth'

The Sustainability Group at Assael Architecture helps to maintain the ISO14001 certification achieved in 2016, and push forward greener initiatives, including organising the annual Green Week that engages employees, clients and consultants in tackling environmental issues.

The Sustainability Group at Assael Architecture helps to maintain the ISO14001 certification achieved in 2016, and push forward greener initiatives, including organising the annual Green Week that engages employees, clients and consultants in tackling environmental issues.

Amido offer free fresh fruit and drinks. They also have lockers in the office, to encourage employees to leave their laptops in them overnight so that they can really take a break from work.

Amido offer free fresh fruit and drinks. They also have lockers in the office, to encourage employees to leave their laptops in them overnight so that they can really take a break from work.

In the past 12 months they have held a number of team events aimed at building individual teams and whole company relations. Recently they held a charities day including a 'Bake Off' event and Christmas jumper/mufty day and raffle, with the Company matching all funds raised by employees for Mind Somerset. This was a fantastic event with participants from all departments showing off their baking skills, judged by the Directors.

In addition, there have been a number of events aimed at integrating individuals and teams at ADM Protexin with teams and colleagues in the wider ADM group of companies across the world. One unique example was the ADM HR Manager attending a team building event in Valencia with HR colleagues from across Europe, Middle East and Africa divisions, involving a seminar, idea generation activities, networking, a walking tour of Valencia city and a Paella cooking lesson!

In the past 12 months they have held a number of team events aimed at building individual teams and whole company relations. Recently they held a charities day including a 'Bake Off' event and Christmas jumper/mufty day and raffle, with the Company matching all funds raised by employees for Mind Somerset. This was a fantastic event with participants from all departments showing off their baking skills, judged by the Directors.

In addition, there have been a number of events aimed at integrating individuals and teams at ADM Protexin with teams and colleagues in the wider ADM group of companies across the world. One unique example was the ADM HR Manager attending a team building event in Valencia with HR colleagues from across Europe, Middle East and Africa divisions, involving a seminar, idea generation activities, networking, a walking tour of Valencia city and a Paella cooking lesson!

Academia have four core values: Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation and Ambition. The Senior Management team drive these values weekly in the Monday Morning Meeting, and often get feedback from the team on examples of each from the previous week.

Academia have an internal Leadership Academy. They believe that there is a fundamental difference between leadership and management; someone can be a leader in their area of expertise without managing a team. With this in mind, employees apply for and are interviewed and then selected to attend the 6 month internal programme hosted by both internal and external facilitators, in addition to internal mentors.

4C provides e-learning, external coaching and mentoring, financial support for work related qualifications, job shadowing and also paid time off for study to all employees who wish to progress with the business.

4C provides e-learning, external coaching and mentoring, financial support for work related qualifications, job shadowing and also paid time off for study to all employees who wish to progress with the business.

TU are creating a Total Reward offer for employees, backed by a working group. Areas of development include annual leave, pensions, employee benefits, recognition, flexible working, office environment and career development. All staff have a say, through events like the whole-team engagement workshop.

TU are creating a Total Reward offer for employees, backed by a working group. Areas of development include annual leave, pensions, employee benefits, recognition, flexible working, office environment and career development. All staff have a say, through events like the whole-team engagement workshop.

Tessian's senior management frequently go above and beyond to challenge actions inconsistent with their values, including on key issues such as diversity. Efforts are also made to keep staff in the loop about key issues and priorities through regular daily updates.

Information security and data protection training is provided annually for all staff, as well as additional training as and when required. The company also offers role-specific training, which is dependent on the type of data accessed for the proper performance of the role.

Staffing 360 Solutions invest heavily in training for their management team, with mentorship schemes for less experienced managers and a dedicated performance coach working across levels of the business to help employees to manage their workloads and deliver the very best results.

Success stories, new hires and rising stars are all featured on the company's blog, while a shared HR platform allows all staff to openly express kudos to individual co-workers. Material perks and benefits range from lunch clubs to trips aboard, as well as attractive salaries and bonus schemes.

Sponge operate a learning-focused culture in which staff are encouraged to share their successes, tips and ideas. Their monthly Inspire Workshops are a key part of this, as well as their quarterly updates and Weekly Stand Ups. The firm also has a packed social calendar, capped off by a summer barbecue.

Sponge's leadership team strive to maintain a family ethos, with Managing Director Louise Pasterfield advocating an open-door policy and encouraging spontaneous, informal conversation between staff of all levels. This helps to engage staff and ensures that everyone feels like they can speak and be heard.

A group lunch is provided every Tuesday for staff to mingle outside their normal teams, while weekend trips away are organised annually. Additionally, new starters are trained by people other than those they directly work with, helping them get to know other people around the business.

SearchStar are introducing a two-hour training slot every Friday morning for every member to expand their knowledge. Staff can choose their own learning methods, and will be given the opportunity to submit requests if they need additional financial support.