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.


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.
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.
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.


Next Ventures ensure that career paths are set with clear targets in mind, allowing people to know what they need to work on and how to achieve it. There are also structured training programmes at every level, split into one-day and month-long schemes to develop staff skills.
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.


Their core values are integrated into how they do business, how they partner externally and internally, and these values are what enable the business to be commercially excellent in every interaction.
The leadership team have regular talent reviews where opportunities for development are discussed and plans operationalised to develop, managers and leaders of the future, which can include formal learning opportunities, stretch assignments, internal mentoring and coaching.
Their core values are integrated into how they do business, how they partner externally and internally, and these values are what enable the business to be commercially excellent in every interaction.


Mploy part-funded a senior manager's Master's Degree, which enabled her to further her education while adding value to the business. In turn, these additional skills allowed her to secure a promotion from Regional Director to Commercial Director.
Mploy believe in being open-minded and listening to all points of view, and that pride, passion and loving what they do creates a supported, committed and focused business, which builds wealth in a driven and fun environment.
Mploy part-funded a senior manager's Master's Degree, which enabled her to further her education while adding value to the business. In turn, these additional skills allowed her to secure a promotion from Regional Director to Commercial Director.


The brand is dedicated to sustainable working and has joined the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, which places the business among the front runners in the shift towards a circular economy for plastics.
The brand is dedicated to sustainable working and has joined the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, which places the business among the front runners in the shift towards a circular economy for plastics.
The brand is dedicated to sustainable working and has joined the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, which places the business among the front runners in the shift towards a circular economy for plastics.


All members of staff were taken to Edinburgh for the company conference, which ran over two days. During this event, the team took part in a tour of the city and an evening meal at a historic location with a murder mystery.
All members of staff were taken to Edinburgh for the company conference, which ran over two days. During this event, the team took part in a tour of the city and an evening meal at a historic location with a murder mystery.
Feedback has driven a number of changes within the organisation. The brand changed reporting structures, project priorities, benefits packages, working hours, meeting reporting outlines, office decor, learning and development initiatives based on staff feedback.


Managers complete Microsoft Accreditation's and have on going support available to them through regular 121's. Managed 24/7 also use DILO's (taken from the sixth sigma process) for all managers alongside on going training and on-boarding.
Managed 24/7 have internal screens where they announce hardworking colleagues whether it being weekly or monthly. This allows the company to see who has completed great work, which then creates conversation and motivation.
Managers complete Microsoft Accreditation's and have on going support available to them through regular 121's. Managed 24/7 also use DILO's (taken from the sixth sigma process) for all managers alongside on going training and on-boarding.


Development training and support comes through workshops, roadshows, conferences and area meetings. An annual support day camping trip helps informally reiterate brand characteristics in a fun way through group activities. People get 'add-on roles' to give them extra responsibilities.
Development training and support comes through workshops, roadshows, conferences and area meetings. An annual support day camping trip helps informally reiterate brand characteristics in a fun way through group activities. People get 'add-on roles' to give them extra responsibilities.
Development training and support comes through workshops, roadshows, conferences and area meetings. An annual support day camping trip helps informally reiterate brand characteristics in a fun way through group activities. People get 'add-on roles' to give them extra responsibilities.


Inspired Outsourcing have raised more than £35,000 for various charity partners through a number of self-organised events and initiatives including collecting money at local shopping centres, sponsored walks, zip wire challenges and baking competitions.
Inspired Outsourcing have raised more than £35,000 for various charity partners through a number of self-organised events and initiatives including collecting money at local shopping centres, sponsored walks, zip wire challenges and baking competitions.
Inspired Outsourcing regularly introduce incentives that encourage good performance, attendance and dedication. The organisation recently launched the Inspired Awards to reward outstanding work and demonstrate the brand's commitment to staff.
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