HCS Ltd

All managers including the CEO operate an open door policy and work in close proximity to their teams. New employees are invited to meet the CEO and senior leaders over specially convened buffet lunches and staff also have the chance to ask the leaders questions through the staff council. The CEO, Shaun Reason always makes an effort to talk to staff, not only about work but finds common ground on a personal level too. He invites criticism and responds to this by not acting defensively but by explaining/upholding the decision/action or by taking action to address the issue raised. He has also introduced a staff suggestion scheme that can be accessed anonymously which he personally deals with.

All managers including the CEO operate an open door policy and work in close proximity to their teams. New employees are invited to meet the CEO and senior leaders over specially convened buffet lunches and staff also have the chance to ask the leaders questions through the staff council. The CEO, Shaun Reason always makes an effort to talk to staff, not only about work but finds common ground on a personal level too. He invites criticism and responds to this by not acting defensively but by explaining/upholding the decision/action or by taking action to address the issue raised. He has also introduced a staff suggestion scheme that can be accessed anonymously which he personally deals with.

Employees are encouraged to organise and get involved with fundraising activities. Activities undertaken by employees have included a sky dive, swimathon and staff have also helped to decorate a youth centre and supported opportunity days for young people with learning difficulties and disabilities. The company is very much part of the community support infrastructure within and beyond Hertfordshire and they recruit local people where they can. HCS have an Environmental and Health & Safety Committee that meets regularly, with staff representatives from across the company. They have been instrumental in introducing their 'no-personal bin' policy and reducing their electricity usage with a 'lights off' campaign.