What are companies doing with regards to 'Personal Growth'

The annual overnight break and Naturally Powered Days foster team spirit and camaraderie. By engaging in activities like kayaking and camping, co-owners strengthen their bonds, enhancing feelings of belonging and unity across teams.

Go Ape's Wellbeing Team are equipped with the tools and knowledge to facilitate a confidential wellbeing conversation, to listen and to provide signposting to the professional resources available, specifically as a Go Ape co-owner. They are able to listen, assess, give information, and encourage co-owners to seek the right support for the situation.

Franklin Fitch brings its people together through a number of initiatives. Employees can join in with a Run Club and with the company’s 5 a side football teams. Other activities include the organisation’s ‘City Social’ where teams explore different locations and restaurants in their city, and individual team nights out.

Every month the whole company works towards breaking company records as part of ‘Raise the bar Fridays’. The reward for breaking a company record plays into bonus structures for the end of the year and, more immediately, gives all employees a 3pm finish on the first Friday of the following month.

Managers utilise the Bamboo HRIS system for a quarterly check-up programme, articulating where bespoke training or help is needed to succeed in objectives. They lay out clear objectives detailing what is required and what 'good looks like', ensuring employees know their individual, department, and business goals.

Fever-Tree supports charitable and community initiatives globally, nationally, and locally. They actively mentor students with Future Frontiers, support food banks like Fareshare, and donate to Malaria no More. They give each member of staff a volunteer day to provide time towards these efforts.

The global Townhalls and the practice of having different business areas present at each meeting not only fosters transparency but also encourages team spirit and a sense of belonging, by helping employees understand everyone's contribution to the company's success.

The leadership at Energy Aspects prioritises clear communication of the company's values and strategic objectives. Senior leaders encourage all employees to uphold these values, fostering a culture of professional conduct and shared responsibility.

Ellacotts engenders pride in its employees by providing a flexible and supportive work environment. Its commitment to fostering success for both clients and employees is demonstrated through its 'Vision 2030' and 'Flex-e' initiatives.

Ellacotts promotes team spirit and a sense of belonging through regular firmwide social events, such as "CoachElla-cotts" and "The Big Team Build". These initiatives, coupled with regular department meetings, enhance engagement and productivity within teams.

Each employee has a monthly one-to-one with their line manager, fostering a supportive environment. Managers are also encouraged to attend essential modules focused on supporting performance and attendance.

Devon Air Ambulance places a high importance on employee wellbeing with a pastoral care team and Wellbeing Ambassador team in place. The organisation provides a range of supports, from counselling to surf therapy, emphasising the balance between work and personal life.

At Crossroads Caring for Life, pride and value are deeply engrained. The organisation's commitment to provide the best possible work environment for staff ensures that employees feel valued and proud to be a part of the team.

Crossroads Caring for Life prioritises employee wellbeing, offering mental health support, promoting work-life balance, and providing flexible working hours. The organisation has Mental Health First Aiders and shares monthly Wellbeing Updates.

Managers at Costello Medical are trained to support their teams, fostering confidence and wellbeing. Regular catch-ups and feedback, coupled with a dedicated HR partner for each division, ensure that employees feel cared for and supported in their roles.

Costello Medical cultivates a team spirit through group Teams channels for each division and office. Regular social breaks, divisional socials, and activities like fundraisers encourage camaraderie and fun, fostering a sense of belonging within the team.

Buzzworks Holdings fosters a strong team spirit through its communication app, which features daily and weekly updates, new initiatives, promotions, and rewards and recognition posts. The company's Engagement Awards, the BHAFTAS, further encourage team spirit and recognition among colleagues.

Buzzworks Holdings prioritises employee wellbeing with a comprehensive wellbeing strategy, including an Employee Assistance Programme care package, weekly wellbeing updates, and a Wellbeing Hub offering resources on exercise, meditation, and healthy eating. This approach supports a balance between work and personal life, and promotes overall health and performance.

A budget is set aside each year to offer teams the chance to get together for something fun and encourage and support the team work ethic. Some examples are crazy golf, and coffee and cake. The organisation also holds a biannual event to ensure that all field based employees have an opportunity to get together.

The business provides secondment opportunities for current employees to become Managers/Team Leaders or side step into a different area of the business which often leads to that individual doing the role on a permanent basis. It has ensured that new managers within the organisation have access to CIH training and other training they may need.