What are companies doing with regards to 'Personal Growth'

Gilo believes in making individuals leaders. Rather than micro-managing employees, the company asks staff what the problem is, what the ideal goal or solution is, and how to get there. They are then trusted to solve problems using their own initiative.

Gilo believes in making individuals leaders. Rather than micro-managing employees, the company asks staff what the problem is, what the ideal goal or solution is, and how to get there. They are then trusted to solve problems using their own initiative.

85% of head chefs started working as kitchen assistants, through the support and mentorship of Operations Chef, Peter. Food and Fuel have an extremely loyal team of chefs, which has been achieved by hands-on training and support.

All candidates that receive external training are mentored within the business. This access to the senior leadership team is extremely powerful and helps to build relationships and raise the profile of candidates.

Both junior and senior members of staff were involved in the creation of the organisation's values five years ago, which means their vision, mission and objectives are universally accepted by employees at all levels.

Senior management facilitate Management Team Development workshops for some business areas/venues to support the teams to identify where they are performing well, where they could do better and to create an action plan for their team development.

Each area of the business uses a combination of 360-degree feedback, appraisals, performance reviews and objective setting to measure and review the performance of its managers and leaders.

Over 2017, the company rolled out training to everyone in the organisation on the importance of sharing feedback and creating a culture of healthy, honest, timely dialogue. The training provided staff with tools and techniques to deliver effective feedback.

Each year, Elvis holds a summer event, which is attended by the whole company. The build-up to the event includes a month-long theme selection process that encourages cross-departmental collaboration and creative thinking across all levels.

Last year, staff participated in 1,500 hours of training spread out over 50 sessions, 70% of which were externally run. Training now takes place every month across every department in the agency.

EWY provide several wellbeing opportunities for staff, including: promoting healthy nutrition, subsidised gym membership and organised weekly sporting events. Staff are encouraged to take regular breaks and there is a communal kitchen where they can have lunch away from their desks.

EWY provide several wellbeing opportunities for staff, including: promoting healthy nutrition, subsidised gym membership and organised weekly sporting events. Staff are encouraged to take regular breaks and there is a communal kitchen where they can have lunch away from their desks.

To ensure the wellbeing of employees, Content and Code hire a massage therapist to come into the office every three weeks. Team members are also encouraged to talk to their line managers, who make sure they have regular one-to-ones with their team members.

To ensure the wellbeing of employees, Content and Code hire a massage therapist to come into the office every three weeks. Team members are also encouraged to talk to their line managers, who make sure they have regular one-to-ones with their team members.

Female employees have been offered places on Role UK, the specially designed course for women. Employees took up the opportunity to go on a course called ‘Women on the Ladder', which is primarily an outdoor activity centre that empowers women to build self-confidence.

Female employees have been offered places on Role UK, the specially designed course for women. Employees took up the opportunity to go on a course called ‘Women on the Ladder', which is primarily an outdoor activity centre that empowers women to build self-confidence.

Ceviche are focused on supporting hospitality industry charities, local charities and Peruvian charities. In 2017, they held an event to raise money for the communities affected by the floods in Peru, raising over £6,000.

Every year, Ceviche holds an awards ceremony in which staff nominate each other. This involves a champagne and canapé reception that all employees are invited to attend. Winners are announced and awarded with a trophy, champagne and £100 cash.

carwow have partnered with mental health company Sanctus who provide regular mental health coaching sessions and lunch learns with their staff. They have recently signed the Sanctus mental health pledge, promising to treat mental health in the same way as physical health.

As a result of last year's survey, carwow broadened their social events. They now run a film club and board game night and host a regular carwow quiz night with company-centric questions, improving relationships within the company.