Personal Growth

Pinnacle Consulting Engineers

Employees at Pinnacle Consulting Engineers have access to a range of wellbeing benefits. This includes the organisation’s team of Mental Health First Aiders and its Employee Assistance Programme. To support physical wellbeing, the company provides a cycle to work scheme and subsidises sports and social groups.

The organisation has a Performance Management System that incorporates an Annual Appraisal and an Interim Review for all staff. Graduates and Apprentices receive quarterly reviews. It also has a Training Agreement with Institution of Civil Engineering for engineers to follow a structured route to Chartered Membership.

All Principal Engineers and above hold management roles. They are Chartered members of their Institutions - Institution of Civil Engineering and Institution of Structural Engineering. Alongside their externally accredited technical skills, the organisation supports managers with the people and project management skills needed to lead teams of people to deliver projects for its clients.

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Pertemps Recruitment Partnership

Pertemps prioritises employee development through its e-learning platform, Elevate, which offers a range of courses. This, along with partnerships like the one with Kallidus, provides opportunities for skill development and career advancement.

Pertemps' Employee Benefit Trust allows employees to share in the company's success. Long-service awards, additional annual leave days, and the option to dress-down on Fridays further demonstrate Pertemps’ commitment to treating employees fairly.

Pertemps places immense importance on employee wellbeing. Initiatives like the Employee Assistance Programme, wellness hub, and promotion of work-life balance contribute to the positive impact on employees' health and performance.

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Recruitment

ROAST

TIPi Group's TIPi Academy is a testament to their commitment to personal growth, offering training to individuals keen on entering the digital marketing industry. Employees also benefit from external mentoring opportunities and management coaching.

TIPi Group's fair treatment of employees is evident in the monthly MVP recognitions and anniversary bonuses regardless of length of service or position. These rewards are announced in monthly company meetings, adding to the sense of fair treatment.

TIPi Group's CSR Committee ensures the organisation gives back to society. Through initiatives like volunteering at a soup kitchen and encouraging individual fundraising, the company shows its commitment to societal contribution.

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Inspire North

The organisation offers a structured and inclusive development framework, including two Future Leaders programmes and access to accredited apprenticeships like Art Therapy and Leadership. This focus on personalised development, supported by mentors, coaches, and the Leadership Competency Framework, accelerates growth and builds capability, driving internal mobility and retention.

Employees can access the Recovery College to enable trauma-informed support for mental health and resilience, alongside an online GP online service for easier appointment access. As a Disability Confident Leader, the organisation offers manager training on disability, and the Accessibility Network offers peer support and contributes to an inclusive environment.

Employees can volunteer in their local communities or as Trustees, enabling shared expertise. The organisation also engages volunteers who develop vital skills, with some moving into paid roles. Fundraising events like coffee mornings for Macmillan Cancer Support and the 3 Peaks challenge demonstrate a commitment to wider community support.

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Howes Percival LLP

Howes Percival's LEAPS programme offers comprehensive development opportunities for all roles, encouraging employees to enhance their skills and achieve their career goals. The programme includes a variety of training options and encourages self-assessment.

Managers at Howes Percival receive dedicated support, including mentoring and access to a People Team contact for advice. The Performance Development Review process also helps managers identify development opportunities and gather feedback.

The firm encourages team spirit through initiatives such as Coffee and Connect, where staff are paired with colleagues from different teams to foster understanding and cooperation. Social activities and charity events further promote a sense of belonging and camaraderie.

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Law

Harrison Drury & Co

Employee development is a cornerstone at Harrison Drury & Co. From personal development plans to access to a vast knowledge bank of seminars and webinars, the firm ensures opportunities for growth and challenge. Their commitment to legal apprenticeships also provides an alternative career path into law.

Harrison Drury & Co prioritises employee wellbeing, offering onsite health assessments, mental health first aiders and a work-life balance self-assessment tool. They also organise wellbeing activities, such as physical health checks and menopause training workshops.

Harrison Drury & Co is actively involved in giving back to society, organising charity events like beach cleans and bake sales. They also support local education establishments and offer paid time off for employees to undertake personal development activities, reflecting their commitment to societal growth.

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Go Ape

Through the CPD programme, Go Ape empowers managers with essential skills and knowledge. By hosting sessions on finance, people management, and marketing, the programme enhances individual capabilities, ensuring co-owners feel challenged and supported in their roles.

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.

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Leisure & Hospitality

Franklin Fitch

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.

The Franklin Fitch Academy has dedicated academy managers for each of the organisation’s main languages (English/German) who support employees from the beginning of their journey through to more senior training opportunities with internal and external providers, coaches and mentors.

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Fever-Tree

Fever-Tree clearly plots personal growth plans and career direction, supported by bespoke training for those new to management and in new roles, a women's network, and formal qualifications such as MBAs. The company amplifies success by having course participants become future programme sponsors, promoting peer-to-peer development.

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.

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Food & Drink

Energy Aspects

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 company is committed to the personal growth of its employees, offering a range of training opportunities, from internal market sessions to writing skills workshops. It also provides a dedicated budget for individual development needs, encouraging a tailored approach to personal development.

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.

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Consultancy

Growth Fuels Engagement

Pinnacle Consulting Engineers

Pertemps Recruitment Partnership

ROAST

Inspire North

Howes Percival LLP

Harrison Drury & Co

Go Ape

Franklin Fitch

Fever-Tree

Energy Aspects

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