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Roadchef

Roadchef cares for its employees’ wellbeing through a number of initiatives, including trained mental health first aiders at every site; an Employee Assistance Programme in place to offer confidential support to all employees; hardship loans; wellbeing messaging and weekly national focus reinforcement through the Roundup newsletter; community pantries; and breakfast clubs.
The organisation offers Extra Responsibility Pay to recognise when individuals step up to cover/support another role. Some ad-hoc bonus payments have been made to reward employees for their contribution and hard work. Employees further have access to Wagestream, providing the ability to draw down on wages earlier, supporting stress and anxiety around finances.
Roadchef has a number of tiers of structured development in place including apprenticeships, the Fastlane Management Development Programme, the Leadership Highway Programme, the High Potential Development Programme, secondments, and ad-hoc Executive Coaching.
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OSB GROUP

OSB Group fosters a sense of pride and belonging among employees through robust internal communications, such as interactive 'Ask the CEO' sessions, ensuring staff feel valued and integral to the organisation’s success.
Employees at OSB Group benefit from tailored development programmes like the Future Supervisors and Managers Programme, which challenges them and enhances their skills, preparing them for potential leadership roles.
OSB Group prioritises employee wellbeing with initiatives such as the Wellness Hub and Menopause Awareness training, which address mental and physical health, promoting a supportive work-life balance.
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Grainger Plc

Grainger Plc supports personal growth through initiatives like the Future Leaders Programme and the Career Development Framework. These programmes offer clear pathways for advancement, ensuring employees feel challenged and their skills are utilised effectively.
Through its Wellbeing Calendar and Mental Health Champions Network, Grainger Plc places a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing. Initiatives such as Blue Monday demonstrate the company’s commitment to supporting work-life balance and mental health.
Under CEO Helen Gordon, Grainger Plc's leadership is engaged with employees through regular town hall calls and executive-led communication channels, reinforcing organisational values and fostering transparent dialogue across all levels.
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Edinburgh Leisure

The organisation offers all employees free access to its facilities. This includes access to swimming, a gym, classes, wall climbing, and play golf. It also offers free annual (and confidential) health checks. These give employees feedback on fitness, glucose levels, cholesterol and other health measures, and are conducted by trained gym staff.
The CEO shares regular email updates with employees, where she can highlight any key events and update on performance and completion of key projects. The organisation also has a fortnightly in-house online magazine called a Quick Ello. This is used to share both business updates and updates of personal interest (employee achievements, fundraising activity etc.).
The organisation’s 'celebrate' portal gives employees access to shopping discounts, a bike to work scheme, and childcare vouchers. All employees can use the system to send a card to a colleague to say thank you or to recognise great work - the cards are all themed around Edinburgh Leisure’s values and ways of working.
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Delt Shared Services

Delt Shared Services encourages personal development through a 450% increase in learning opportunities, offering fully-funded courses and an extensive online learning platform. This empowers employees by enhancing their skills and providing advancement opportunities.
Delt Shared Services offers a competitive benefits package, including a £2000 referral bonus and discounts at top supermarkets. This approach ensures employees feel valued and fairly compensated, fostering a positive workplace environment.
Delt Shared Services prioritises employee wellbeing with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a wellness portal. This focus on mental health and work-life balance supports personal health and enhances performance.
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Bristol Airport

Bristol Airport offers a competitive benefits package, including private medical insurance, a reward and recognition portal, and a performance-related bonus scheme, ensuring employees feel valued and fairly compensated.
Wellbeing is prioritised through initiatives like the Employee Assistance Programme and private medical insurance covering mental wellbeing. Flexible working options and a comprehensive set of family-friendly policies help employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
The Airport's commitment to giving back is evident through its charity fundraising efforts, including support for the Great Western Air Ambulance charity, and volunteer days, enabling employees to actively contribute to their community.
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Tindall Riley

Tindall Riley emphasises a "one team" philosophy, encouraging collaboration across various geographies and associations. This culture is strengthened by the Sports & Social Committee, which organises interactive events like Quiz nights, Escape Rooms, and Pizza Making. These initiatives help colleagues socialise and build the trust necessary for effective global cooperation.
The company prioritises a healthy lifestyle through the Wellbeing initiative, offering Desk Yoga, Chair Massages, and Body Composition testing. Staff also attend talks on Heart Health and Nutrition. These resources enhance mental and physical health, ensuring employees feel supported and energised while reducing the pressures of a busy professional life.
Tindall Riley demonstrates a strong commitment to Giving Something Back by supporting charities such as Young Minds and Ronald McDonald House. Initiatives like the "Race for the Cure" and "Team Fitness Challenges" allow staff to raise funds for causes like Dementia UK. These activities foster a sense of purpose and community impact.
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WIKA UK

The structured performance review process identifies career aspirations and training needs. WIKA UK actively invests in development by funding MBAs, AAT and chartered engineering programmes. These opportunities increase staff confidence and skill levels, while the performance nine-box matrix helps senior leaders nurture high-potential talent for long-term organisational growth.
The work environment is designed for collaboration, making it easy for teams to connect and share ideas. Events like the annual Christmas party and the tradition of sending Christmas hampers strengthen bonds. These shared experiences create a warm, energising atmosphere where people enjoy working together and feel a sense of belonging.
WIKA UK’s Wellbeing offer includes mental health first aiders to normalise vital conversations and an Employee Assistance Programme for 24/7 support. Additionally, private medical insurance provides quick access to treatment, while occupational health partnerships and risk assessments ensure staff feel safe, comfortable, and ready to perform their roles effectively.
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Norwich Theatre

Professional development is a core pillar of the People Strategy at Norwich Theatre. The organisation strongly supports growth through a wide range of personal and professional development opportunities. This commitment ensures that staff can evolve their skills, aligning their career progression with the theatre’s long-term vision of being an outstanding workplace.
The Employee Forum serves as a vital platform for internal collaboration and collective voice. By encouraging people to be co-creators of future action plans, Norwich Theatre fosters a sense of unity. Team picnics further strengthen these bonds, creating a supportive environment where staff are recognised as the organisation's life-blood.
The Wellbeing initiative prioritises staff happiness through diverse activities like subsidised Yoga, creative writing, and photography. Supported by an Employee Assistance Programme, these schemes provide essential mental and physical health benefits. This proactive approach ensures a satisfying work-life balance, helping the organisation maintain its commitment to the health of its people.
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Cornish Bakery

The company prioritises Wellbeing through an Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 GP line for quick medical access. Staff also receive an Employer funded healthcare cash plan and discounted gym memberships, supported by a culture that honours work-life balance by avoiding stressful, late-night shift patterns.
Leadership transparency is maintained through monthly Zoom calls and a weekly Dragon’s Den session, where any employee can pitch ideas directly to Directors. This ensures senior management remains accessible and that every team member’s voice can spark significant investment and innovation within the business.
Rather than a corporate-led approach, the company empowers each site to support local causes. Notable examples include the Padstow team raising £1,700 for the Mermaid Centre Trust and Sidmouth’s static cycle event raising over £2,000 for the YMCA, fostering deep community connections and pride.
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