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CONMED UK

Surrounding the company's headquarters is the rolling Wiltshire countryside, and many staff take advantage of the walks in the area, getting exercise and fresh air. There is also a gym on the business park.
Chief executive Neville Lorimer walks through the office so that he can see people on their hybrid working days and, so that no one feels left out he stops to have informal chats with them. He is aware of what is happening in each department and is on hand to advise and guide the team.
Last year, ConMed created Embark, a management development programme, which contains learning and competency elements. It covers all aspects of management development, including training on recruitment, onboarding, performance conversations, individual development plans, maximising talent, team building, employee relations and welfare, and recognising and dealing with bullying and harassment.
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Manufacturing
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Spica Technologies

Staff were allowed to carry over holidays during the pandemic to enable them to save their time off until restrictions were withdrawn. They were also encouraged to take regular breaks to prevent burnout.
Staff are split into squads, and new ways for teams to work and innovate together are constantly explored. New product features are shared at clinics, when ideas can be presented and suggestions made. Informal social activities across the squads improve team collaboration and build relationships within them and the company as a whole.
Funding support to gain professional qualifications is offered to managers — the company is helping its finance manager to gain professional accountancy accreditations. New line managers are coached in people-management skills.
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Business Services
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Hall Brown Family Law

Staff take part in the cycle-to-work day and the firm funded every person entering the End to End challenge, for which they had to walk or run the distance between Land's End and John O'Groats in a year.
At the annual Christmas party, every member of staff receives an award to celebrate something they have done that year. Other yearly events are an away weekend for staff and their partners and a summer party based around a fun activity, such as an all-firm darts tournament.
All big company decisions require the approval of every member of the firm. For example, no new member of staff is taken on without everyone approving it. This allows less commercially experienced staff to be part of the commercial decision-making process.
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networx

The wellbeing of employees has remained a priority for Networx, with daily fitness sessions continuing to take place both online and in the company gym. The organisation also has a direct partnership with Leeds Mind to ensure that any person that requires help can access this as and when then need to.
Networx continues to actively support each employee to try and schedule some time every week for Continued Professional Development (CDP). This has proved extremely beneficial for the Developers who through the time allocated to them have identified new technologies and growth opportunities.. Further more leaders have been encouraging the enrolment of new courses for employees.
Doing their bit for the community, the organisation has participated in many charitable events and fundraisers in 2021, such as Hatty Xmas - A fundraising event run by Break Charity where all employees were encouraged to wear a silly or festive hat and donate and a virtual Macmillan coffee morning.
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Technology
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Hickory's Smokehouse

Hickory's continue to talk openly about mental health and mental wellbeing on The HUB, providing resources and support to any team members who need it. It also has an Employee Assistance Helpline available to all team members, and any team member facing financial hardship can apply for financial support through its Adversity Fund.
Hickory's uses reclaimed and recycled materials when building new restaurants, including heater batteries on the roof. Its napkins, blue roll and straws are made from recyclable materials and, in the kitchens, energy-saving technology captures waste heat and converts it into free hot water.
In 2021 Hickory's introduced its 'Spring Break' WhatsApp Groups, so that communication and updates could be sent directly to each venue. The groups also gave the team a platform to voice any questions, comments or ideas they had directly to their line managers and the People Team.
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Leisure & Hospitality
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TBAT Innovation

Wellbeing days can be taken by all staff at short notice, without an explanation. It allows them to unwind, destress, recharge and prioritise their mental health — without the requirement to book holiday or take a sick day.
An online "honesty box" gives staff the chance, remotely and anonymously, to raise concerns or make suggestions for the business to follow up on. Responses and actions are shared across the company.
The company's cycle-to-work scheme is used by 20% of employees and a bike shelter has been installed to support this initiative.
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Consultancy
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Q5 Partners LLP

To minimise the toll the pandemic was taking on staff, they were given an extra three days' leave at Christmas. Q5 has also increasingly allowed staff to take unpaid leave and sabbaticals, plus the chance to buy an extra week off.
A critical illness policy pays 80% of a Q5-er's base salary if they are not be able to work. The policy comes with other benefits such as sessions with a therapist or physiotherapist. The company also offers a top-of-the-range private medical insurance scheme.
During lockdown Hannah’s bootcamp took place via Zoom as a way of connecting people around a physical activity. The consultancy also staged an “Olympics” between the consultant and senior consultant communities and many team members took part.
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Business Services
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Orion Electrotech

Office layouts have been reorganised so that senior staff work in an open-plan setting. The move ensures that they continually interact with other employees and creates the sense that everyone is involved in the day-to-day working of the company.
"The beating heart of our business is our people. They are Orion and represent everything that Orion stands for. Therefore, employee engagement is central to our business decisions as we strive to build an environment that our employees both admire and flourish within," says director Ross Benham.
Staff with two or more years' service can take up either free health insurance or gym membership. Employees who are off sick continue to receive full pay, removing the stress caused by a drop in income.
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Recruitment
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Golden Lane Housing

Recognised as a Mental Health Confident Employer by the Workplace Mental Health Charter CIC, colleagues are given access to the Mental Health Hub app featuring mindfulness sessions, CBT, Audio meditation, and emergency contact numbers. Mental Health Mondays were also introduced, led by Mental Health First Aiders who communicate educational and supportive information.
Through the use of Staff Circle colleagues can share anything the wish through “the kitchen” section, in place of chats over coffee in the office, where colleagues can discuss topics outside of work. The Staff Circle also has “The Source”, allowing the Board and Leaders to provide business updates to all colleagues.
GLH's development programme is given to all colleagues, featuring monthly mandatory training on topics such as GDPR, dispute resolution, and managing stress, to be completed in their weekly development time slot. Every 6 weeks check-ins are held with colleagues and their line managers, covering their development needs and any specialist training that may be required.
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Housing Associations
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Featurespace

Employees are each given access to an Employee Assistance Programme, a calendar of fitness classes and private medical cover through Vitality. Regular workshops provide great guidance on many mental wellbeing topics, and a reward scheme for physical activity was introduced to get colleagues moving.
Featurespace work hard to support many local businesses, from stocking their kitchens with local produce and providing tasty takeaway lunches for staff from local eateries. Where possible the company look to utilise up and coming small suppliers, who can really benefit from additional support which in turn helps provide different local employment opportunities.
Featurespace strives to constantly develop its people and promote from within wherever possible. The company encourages honest and open conversations when it comes to personal development goals, ensuring all team members have career development to strive for, whether that be into managerial positions or excelling in a more technical career path.
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Technology
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