What are companies doing with regards to 'Personal Growth'

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Startline Motor Finance

Since July 2023, the organisation has partnered with Henpicked, industry leaders in menopause workplace training and have created a comprehensive, best practice toolkit based on the Government Report on Menopause at Work. Henpicked offer expert guidance and work closely with the company to provide support throughout the organisation.
A management development programme was introduced as part of the Startline Academy in April 2023, designed to help grow and enhance management and leadership skills. The programme has been further enhanced with a new bespoke curriculum delivered by Startline Motor Finance’s partner, West College Scotland, which is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute.
The organisation's Startline Academy offers a central hub through which all employee growth and development is driven. Furthermore, the StartLearning platform provides employees with a library of reading material, video content, exercises and case studies alongside resources on self-development, management training, change and improvement, and wellbeing.
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Insurance

AllClear Travel Insurance

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The company's learning-management system incorporates gamified, app-based learning, which allows staff to learn at home and at work. A video-learning library offers short courses covering a wide variety of skills and knowledge. Two coaching programmes drive performance and the company has a catalogue of personal-effectiveness training courses.
A people-manager matrix or leadership-competency matrix is used by managers to evaluate their competencies and behaviours. A selection of courses covering e-learning, video learning and instructor-led training is available throughout the year, allowing managers to develop new skills and refine existing ones.
A team of 15 participated in the RideLondon-Essex 100 cycle event and raised more than £7,000 for Diabetes UK. The company is running small events, such as bake sales, and plans to reintroduce larger charity events towards the end of the year, supporting mental health and breast cancer charities and Children in Need.
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Skills for Care

The organisation offers a variety of development opportunities, including internal training sessions, mentoring programmes, and specific manager training. It encourages employees to create individual development plans, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Managers at Skills for Care are equipped with training in Compassionate Leadership and benefit from the support of People and Development Partners. The company ensures that managers are well-prepared to support their teams, fostering an environment of trust and care.

Skills for Care promotes team spirit through regular meetings and social activities, alongside team development days focused on charitable activities. The organisation recognises the importance of building strong, supportive relationships within teams, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie.

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The Soil Association

The 'Essential Management Skills' and 'Passport to Personal Growth' initiatives demonstrate the company's commitment to personal development, helping employees understand their learning styles and career aspirations.

The organisation invests in the wellbeing of its employees, with regular physical activities, mental health first aiders and wellbeing weeks centred on mental health awareness.

The CEO, Helen Browning, regularly holds sessions with department heads, focusing on their skills development, demonstrating a strong and engaged leadership.

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Business Services

OryxAlign

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Oryx Align supports personal growth by providing a variety of training courses through Udemy licenses and internal training sessions. The company's focus on individual development plans and the promotion of internal talent underscores its commitment to growth.

In addition to private healthcare and pension contributions, Oryx Align supports its employees through financial contributions to help with energy bills. This commitment to fair treatment extends to free financial advice through its partnership with Schroders.

Oryx Align's leadership team ensures transparency and alignment through regular company update meetings, led by the CEO. The company's values are reinforced through a 'Living our Values' award at the annual awards ceremony.

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Financial Services

Teachers Building Society

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The society works with Wimborne Foodbank and pre-pandemic this meant dating tins and stacking shelves, among other tasks. During the pandemic it has donated food and cash to help with increased demands. It has also planted a bee-friendly garden at the front of the building as part of Wimborne War on Waste.
Colour profiling was introduced as a means to improve internal communication, a key area for action following the organisation's last large survey. Initially approached with scepticism by some, the profiling has been transformative - so much so that it is now part of the company's DNA and used from the first day of employment.
The society promotes and develops staff and regularly has internal movers from its business-support areas into technical and professional roles. It has recently committed to sponsoring the head of sales and marketing through a master's degree in strategic leadership at Loughborough University.
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Consultancy

Archus

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Archus's ethos is to be inclusive, respectful and supportive, enabling every person to be a unique individual and thrive. It's proud of its diverse culture, and takes steps to ensure it is part of the company’s DNA.
Archus has introduced a mentor programme, allowing staff to be linked to someone who is not necessarily in their local team. The aim is to help them set and achieve personal and professional development objectives and progress through learning from their peers in management positions.
Archus staff took part in a sponsored walk, donating more than £3,000 to the Tafika Fund, in Africa, in support of a healthcare facility. They also volunteered at Newlife, the charity for disabled children, in Birmingham, and completed the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of a heli pad for Manchester Children's Hospital.
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Insurance

InsureandGo

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The company's mental health policy aims to create an open and honest workplace where line managers and employees can discuss problems, and ensure that the necessary support is offered to staff when needed. It has also asked to join the Workplace Mental Health Charter and is looking to appoint mental health first-aiders.
Managers are responsible for working with staff to identify their development needs through appraisals, one-to-one sessions and coaching to make sure they have the opportunity to review their personal development plan. Employees are given regular feedback on their performance.Employees also have the opportunity to complete professional qualifications through an apprenticeship.
InsureandGo staff took part in the Ride London Essex 100 event in May and raised £6,884 to help Diabetes UK. The company has previously teamed up with Make Southend Sparkle and volunteers collected waste and plastics along Southend beach. On volunteering days, they undertook DIY and gardening jobs at a Havens Hospice.
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Charity's

UKSA

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Family and friends fun days bring everyone together to live one of the charity's values: "Challenge, have fun and smile." Regular newsletters, along with all-staff meetings and communications, keep the culture alive. News and staff feedback is shared through the HR department's People Hub.

Employees are encouraged to do apprenticeships. The charity has introduced a leadership academy that offers a blended learning programme and it has seen positive change, growth and development in those who have taken part. The HR department supports aspiring leaders to develop in their role.

The comprehensive rewards and recognition benefits package on offer includes giving out monthly golden tickets to those who have lived the charity's values or gone above and beyond. The golden ticket can be exchanged for a prize in the "goodie cupboard".

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Age Well East

Employees at Age Well East are provided with opportunities for personal development through Reflective Practice sessions and one-to-one meetings, where they can express their interest in specific training or skills enhancement.

The organisation prioritises employee wellbeing by offering an Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing seminars and maintaining a menopause policy. This demonstrates its commitment to supporting employees in managing work-life balance and personal health.

Leadership at Age Well East is characterised by transparency and regular communication with the team. Monthly updates from the CEO and an open-door policy from leaders create a supportive and engaging work environment.

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