What are companies doing with regards to 'Personal Growth'

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What effect will focus on the 'Personal Growth' factor have?

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.

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Insurance

Thomas Carroll Group

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The 'Thomas Carroll Academy' fast-tracks employee development, offering clear career paths and the opportunity to gain a chartered qualification. The company also supports employees in gaining qualifications and provides financial rewards upon completion.
The 'TC&Me' platform keeps employees informed about various wellbeing issues. The company also encourages participation in physical activities, such as the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge, to promote physical and mental health. The hybrid working policy further supports a balance between work and home life.
Thomas Carroll's charitable trust supports local individuals and causes. The company also participates in community initiatives such as the Christmas PJ appeal and the Aviva Broker Community Fund Award, reflecting its commitment to giving back to society.
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Retail

The Works

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The Works continues to have a strong partnership with the Retail Trust, who offer an Employee Assistance Programme option for all staff, and provide proactive support. The organisation has also launched a Wellbeing Warrior programme where colleagues across the business are trained to offer support and signpost resources available.
This year, The Works upped its game with the second year of WorksFest. The celebration event, where colleagues came together to hear business updates, took part in summer fayre-themed activities, had a meal from the food truck and lemonade stand, and raised money for the organisation’s charity partners through a raffle and bake off competition.
The Works is passionate about providing impactful and engaging development opportunities for colleagues that will have a lasting impact on their continued development, personal growth, and wellbeing throughout their lives. It continues to develop content of its Learning Academy - the Can-Do Academy - which hosts hours of learning covering current role and extended learning.
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Marketing & Media Agencies

the7stars

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The7stars' comprehensive training programme, including core and bespoke courses, ensures employees' skills are utilised and developed. Initiatives like the Big Bang Week and Vision Setting Sessions further enhance this growth by providing real-life challenges and fostering team collaboration.
The7stars believes in rewarding hard work. Through its 'Be An Entrepreneur' and 'Idea of the Month' initiatives, employees have the opportunity to earn bonuses. The agency also offers an extensive benefits package, demonstrating its commitment to fair treatment.
Through the7stars foundation, the company supports young people in need, demonstrating its commitment to giving back to society. The agency has donated over £1million to the foundation since its inception eight years ago.
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Consultancy

The Oakland Group

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Oakland has a dedicated menopause support policy available. For managers, recognising the symptoms of the menopause is vital to treating an affected employee fairly. This policy includes installing a water cooler, providing desk fans, making rooms for rest available, allowing for more frequent breaks, quiet working spaces, and extended deadlines.

It has recently introduced personal learning budgets for its teams. This provides each employee with a £400 individual learning budget that they can choose to spend on the learning intervention that best meets their development plan. Additionally it offers internal workshops when there is a requirement for tailored training.

As part of its Oakland Gives Back scheme, it matches the amount raised for any employee taking part in charity fundraising. If at the end of the financial year the amount allocated to good causes has not been spent it asks employees to nominate small local charities close to their heart.

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Financial Services

The Cumberland

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The Cumberland’s 'Power Hours' programme provides regular opportunities for personal growth, equipping managers with new skills and knowledge. This initiative encourages ongoing learning and skill utilisation, fostering advancement opportunities within the organisation.
The Cumberland’s Straight Talk for People Managers ensures that managers are well-informed, enabling them to confidently lead their teams. This initiative promotes trust, support, and care, strengthening the bond between managers and their teams.
The Cumberland fosters team spirit and a sense of belonging through regular social events such as the annual Christmas party, quiz nights, walks, and shopping trips. These initiatives help cultivate a fun and inclusive work environment.
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Not For Profit Body's

Transport for Greater Manchester

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Transport for Greater Manchester offers continuous learning opportunities, such as eLearning modules and cross-team mentoring, ensuring employees feel challenged and their skills are utilised. The behavioural framework also supports career development.
Through the 'My Impact' performance review process, Transport for Greater Manchester ensures that managers support, trust, and care for their team members. This process fosters a shared understanding of expectations and development needs.
Transport for Greater Manchester prioritises employee wellbeing with initiatives like Mindful Monday yoga and its dedicated Wellbeing Community on Viva Engage. It also has a team of trained Mental Health Champions to ensure a balanced work-life environment.
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Health & Social Care

Spirit Health Group

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With a firm belief in individual potential, Spirit Health Group offers structured onboarding, development programmes, coaching, mentoring, and career pathway planning. The 'Leading with Spirit Programme' exemplifies their commitment to nurturing leadership skills among employees.
Spirit Health Group promotes a supportive work environment, with managers who value trust and care. Regular one-to-one meetings ensure personalised attention, while the SOAR share option scheme aligns employees with organisational goals.
Spirit Health Group fosters team spirit through various initiatives like company days, fun and social days, and regular team meetings. The 'Culture Yearbook' written by staff and 'Living Spirit Values' platform further enhance team bonding.
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Technology

SolutionsPT

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SolutionsPT invests in its employees' development through training programmes and promotion opportunities. For example, the Apprentice Academy for Degree Apprentices is a structured development programme that aids career progression.
SolutionsPT cultivates an environment of support and trust. The 'Eagles' management development programme aids managers in honing their skills and fostering positive relationships with their teams.
SolutionsPT's commitment to societal contribution is evident in their support for numerous charities and their 'Giving Something Back Fund', which provides financial support to community activities and projects outside work.
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Not For Profit Body's

Society for Endocrinology

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Staff have regular performance development reviews and regular informal meetings with their managers. The Society has implemented a Knowledge Hub on its Intranet for staff to upload and share their own content. It also runs a People Lead programme for all employees who manage and lead people with a key focus on soft skills.
The Society promotes team spirit through monthly Hang-outs, attended both in person and online. This initiative helps in fostering a sense of belonging among employees, encouraging them to have fun and engage with their colleagues.
The Society for Endocrinology fosters a sense of pride in its team, demonstrated by the commitment to open communication and celebrating group successes. This includes cake sales, summer and winter company socials that serve to strengthen the bond among employees.
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Law

Sharpe Pritchard LLP

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Sharpe Pritchard has refined its appraisal process to focus on professional learning and development, ensuring that its employees feel challenged, and their skills are fully utilised. This approach also opens up opportunities for career advancement within the firm.
Responding to employee feedback, Sharpe Pritchard has enhanced its employment benefits, offering life assurance, income protection, and smart health schemes, alongside competitive salaries, ensuring employees feel they are treated fairly.
Sharpe Pritchard's leadership team is known for their commitment to the firm's values, achieving gender parity amongst partners and maintaining family-friendly policies. The firms actions provide a strong example for the rest of the organisation, fostering a sense of respect and admiration.
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