The Leader and senior management team interact regularly with employees. All managers and directors regularly attend social events with staff by organising and attending social evenings, which involve quiz nights or bowling. All JoJo main offices are open plan and all sites are designed so that break facilities are integrated where all members of staff at different levels can interact during breaks and lunch. This encourages staff to socialise and discuss local or social events and further encourages the open door policy. The company Intranet has a section called 'Ask a director or manager a question'. This encourages employees to ask questions and make comments directly to the relevant head of department.

They take a very informal approach to looking after employee wellbeing. Although they have policies and procedures, they regularly work outside of these to ensure the wellbeing of the employees comes first. For example, they offer enhanced sickness pay, very flexible working hours and home visits as often as the employee would like. Some members of staff contact senior managers and directors outside of the normal working hours for chats of support or encouragement, a practice that is very unique to JoJo and encouraged at all times. They conduct annual audits across the company to measure any stress levels and ensure all employees are achieving a good work/life balance. Many employees have the ability to log in to their desks from home which permits them to be more flexible. Employees are encouraged to leave work on time and all holiday must be taken each year. In special circumstances employees are given additional time off for special occasions or sabbaticals. Parents are encouraged to return to work and take up part time roles and JoJo has a large proportion of part time roles which works well for parents. There are events organised throughout the year which always involve family members.

A Health Improvement Officer is on hand to help employees improve their wellbeing in numerous areas. The Officer occasionally arranges dedicated health weeks and is able to advise on how to stop smoking, eat healthily and lose weight. They recently had a 10% weight loss programme where members of staff attend a weekly weigh in and receive dietary advice to support them and help them achieve their goal.

A Health Improvement Officer is on hand to help employees improve their wellbeing in numerous areas. The Officer occasionally arranges dedicated health weeks and is able to advise on how to stop smoking, eat healthily and lose weight. They recently had a 10% weight loss programme where members of staff attend a weekly weigh in and receive dietary advice to support them and help them achieve their goal.

Controlled Therapeutics support their employees by providing an occupational health advisor who visits the site once a month. As an organisation, they understand that the work life balance is important so also offer flexible working where possible and employees can receive time off in for any extra hours worked.

Controlled Therapeutics support their employees by providing an occupational health advisor who visits the site once a month. As an organisation, they understand that the work life balance is important so also offer flexible working where possible and employees can receive time off in for any extra hours worked.

Coinadrink is a family business and wellbeing is very important. They provide a flexible working environment which helps employees balance home and work life and they accommodate changing hours and time off where possible. Families are also always welcome and invited to events and special occasions.

Coinadrink is a family business and wellbeing is very important. They provide a flexible working environment which helps employees balance home and work life and they accommodate changing hours and time off where possible. Families are also always welcome and invited to events and special occasions.

Charles Stanley has a benefits system in place called Choice, through this benefit employees can book holidays, view total reward statements and update their personal details. Employees within this organisation are rewarded for their efforts in variety of ways, primarily financial recognistion.

This organisation has a flexible approach to accommodate employees with personal and medical appointments and time in lieu is also available though employees having the option to either leave early or come in later. There is an on-site doctor and nurse who provide a drop in service and regular health checks for employees at no cost to the individual. In addition to encourage work/life balance they also support employees through a subsidised gym membership and child care vouchers.

The bonus scheme, for the majority of staff, is team based which makes everyone work together to perform to the best of their abilities. The entertainment budget is split and each team decides what they would most prefer to do. Regular team meetings take place to review and discuss work issues.

Snap Surveys pay for all staff to have eye-tests. After a recent ergonomics review with an external consultant, resulting requests were acted on. This included things such as footrests, document holders and plants.

They have a free Employee Assistance Programme that gives access to a confidential face to face and telephone counselling service for all staff, for a range of issues. There is a staff discount scheme that gives discounted gym memberships and also a fee private health insurance scheme which is available to all employees.

They successfully combine leadership development with community regeneration through their management challenges. This involves teams of managers creating lasting legacies from abandoned waste land in their communities. This concept has been extended this year by transforming a dangerous area in a school.

Individuals at the council who have performed well may receive a financial 'honoraria' payment in recognition of their achievement. Also, teams who have performed well may receive funds towards a social evening out, to reward their efforts.

Individuals at the council who have performed well may receive a financial 'honoraria' payment in recognition of their achievement. Also, teams who have performed well may receive funds towards a social evening out, to reward their efforts.