What are companies doing with regards to 'Personal Growth'

RedEye have an ILM-approved manager and development programme and recently launched a pilot leadership programme, Leadership+, to develop personal leadership skills using strengths-based development. Other offerings include a mentorship scheme and a careers week held once a year.

RedEye have an ILM-approved manager and development programme and recently launched a pilot leadership programme, Leadership+, to develop personal leadership skills using strengths-based development. Other offerings include a mentorship scheme and a careers week held once a year.

Employees can self-manage any training courses or conferences they are interested in, receiving a training budget of £2,000 per year to spend on conference attendance, seminars, classroom training or channels. Staff then share their learning with colleagues through blogs, brown-bag sessions or presentations at the monthly company meeting.

Employees can self-manage any training courses or conferences they are interested in, receiving a training budget of £2,000 per year to spend on conference attendance, seminars, classroom training or channels. Staff then share their learning with colleagues through blogs, brown-bag sessions or presentations at the monthly company meeting.

Managers have access to a ‘fun fund' for team-building activities, lunches or social events, while quarterly company updates are held to share news on business performance. A variety of knowledge-sharing sessions are also held on subjects such as emerging technologies, internal processes, project management methodology and company culture.

Pythagoras have two wellness challenges per year, with a recent example being a company-wide walking challenge. They also offer weekly yoga and meditation sessions to help colleagues manage stress, and manage working hours carefully to stop individuals from getting overworked

PSE are partnered with pupils at several London schools and staff regularly volunteer their time to tutor GCSE and A-Level pupils in STEM subjects for one hour per week during term times, while also offering coaching for university interviews.

PSE are partnered with pupils at several London schools and staff regularly volunteer their time to tutor GCSE and A-Level pupils in STEM subjects for one hour per week during term times, while also offering coaching for university interviews.

Staff receive intensive training on internal policies and functions, as well as skills-oriented training on candidate and client management, interviews, telephone business development, and management and negotiation skills. This approach has resulted in significant opportunities for staff to be promoted through the ranks.

Employees can receive an all-expenses paid trip to locations such as Dubai, Miami, Palma or Monaco if they achieve a target set at the beginning of the financial year. This incentive not only generates growth for the business, but is a great way to give back to the staff for their hard work.

CEO Erik Fairbairn pends the majority of his time in the office and is present in various meetings, ensuring he knows what is going on with each department. He also attends quarterly parties to ensure he gets chance to talk to people from around the business.

Employees often volunteer for charities or take part in events to help out in the community. The organisation is also supportive of staff taking extended time off, including sabbaticals, to travel the world and do sponsored events for charity.

The company's Emerging Talent programmes for school, college and university leavers enables young recruits to pursue qualifications while also becoming well-rounded individuals through personal coaching. CPD sessions are held on a regular basis, focusing on the development of specific disciplinary knowledge, while a sponsorship programme helps staff pursue higher education qualifications.

The company rewards staff in a variety of different ways, including extra leave, a dinner with their partner or a simple bunch of flowers. An employee recognition scheme is also offered, which allows everyone the opportunity to recognise colleagues doing a great job, while a ‘thank you' box has been set up for a monthly draw.

Paddle have a learning and development budget, which does not require approval from management. The company also provides paid-for coaching, regular lunchtime learning sessions, external talks and events to boost personal development.

If a member of staff refers a candidate that is subsequently hired and passes their probation period, employees are given £3,000 personally, as well as £1,000 to a charity of their choice and £1,000 towards a team social pot.

All new employees are given a copy of a document "A Warm Welcome to Pact", written by the Chief Executive, which sets out the mission, vision and values of the company. They also participate in a two-day foundation training course led by senior managers.

The senior leadership team visits projects across the country to see first hand the organisation's values in operation. Staff are encouraged to get involved in the running of the organisation through participation in working groups, quality groups and consultations.

There are no office or door barriers, Next Ventures' co-founders and management sit and work within the open plan sales floor. Both co-founders constantly re-iterate their ‘open for a chat' ethos, and encourage this to be practiced across the company. This means everyone is supported to engage directly with one another.

There are no office or door barriers, Next Ventures' co-founders and management sit and work within the open plan sales floor. Both co-founders constantly re-iterate their ‘open for a chat' ethos, and encourage this to be practiced across the company. This means everyone is supported to engage directly with one another.