Officially a Very Good
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Officially a Very Good
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Officially a World Class
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Officially a World Class
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Technology services provider Chess has a 'total commitment to its culture,' creating a workplace that inspires people to give their best.
The Cheshire-based company – which supports over 20,000 organisations with various services, including voice & connect, cybersecurity and mobiles – is focused on being a 'great place to work and a great place to be a customer.'
Its employees have clear career paths through the 'learn2earn' scheme. By achieving clearly defined learning milestones – both technical and soft skills – they can increase their earning potential and be in a position to move into more senior roles.
And all employees – a team around 340 strong – are now working on personal development plans setting out their short, medium and long-term career goals and what qualifications and accreditations these may require.
Communication and collaboration are vital to maintaining energy and focus at Chess, especially with most employees choosing to work from home.
Staff are encouraged to meet with their teams at one of the local hubs in a network spread across the UK. And there are two annual conferences to celebrate success and bring people together.
All teams have daily Teams 'huddles' to set the focus for the day and share any issues. And employees get monthly updates from the Chairman and Board of Directors to keep them up to speed on business performance, with daily 'need to knows' posted on internal channels. And the chairman hosts monthly lunches, allowing employees to express any concerns directly.
I am happy with the balance between my work and home life
The 'Future Fit' initiative focuses on employee wellbeing. Themed weeks include activities from clubbercise and step counting competitions to charity speakers explaining how the company's fundraising is helping. And staff can take a 'wellbeing day' every year to re-focus on what's important, whether that's emotional or financial health.
I feel I receive fair pay for the responsibilities I have in my job
Employees who hit their 12-month anniversary get additional benefits such as free healthcare. And every month, staff get £20 credit to spend as they wish via a benefits and rewards platform. There are also financial rewards for long service. And after two years service, employees earn loyalty points for additional leave days.
I love working for this organisation
A team of 28 Cultural Ambassadors – voted for by their colleagues and from non-managerial levels – helps protect the company's values and principles. They organise themed activities, such as for Pride and Customer Service Week, and are a port of call for people wanting to raise any issues.
I am happy with the balance between my work and home life
The 'Future Fit' initiative focuses on employee wellbeing. Themed weeks include activities from clubbercise and step counting competitions to charity speakers explaining how the company's fundraising is helping. And staff can take a 'wellbeing day' every year to re-focus on what's important, whether that's emotional or financial health.
I feel I receive fair pay for the responsibilities I have in my job
Employees who hit their 12-month anniversary get additional benefits such as free healthcare. And every month, staff get £20 credit to spend as they wish via a benefits and rewards platform. There are also financial rewards for long service. And after two years service, employees earn loyalty points for additional leave days.
I am happy with the balance between my work and home life
The 'Future Fit' initiative focuses on employee wellbeing. Themed weeks include activities from clubbercise and step counting competitions to charity speakers explaining how the company's fundraising is helping. And staff can take a 'wellbeing day' every year to re-focus on what's important, whether that's emotional or financial health.
We love our people, our people love our customers that’s how you build a business you can be proud of. It has been our philosophy for that last 30 years, Chess is a great place to work and a great place to be a customer. It’s served us well with 14 years in the Top 100 Best Companies to Work For.
David Pollock, Executive Chairman
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