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Novatech Ltd. is one of the UK’s leading providers of PC hardware, custom gaming systems and bespoke workstations. The specialist manufacturer works in a range of sectors, including retail, education, defence and public sector, designing, engineering, and building systems, servers, simulators, and a host of other hardware and software solutions.
They have a strong wellbeing ethos. Initiatives include weekly wellbeing “info bites”, care packages and having 10% of the workforce trained as Mental Health First Aiders. Remote working will feature after the pandemic to support a positive work/life balance.
Understanding the importance of social interaction, Novatech have gaming platforms, Team hang out sessions and a social allowance, which has seen people take up gin tasting and escape rooms. During the pandemic, they launched a video-based lotto, bringing everyone together with a dose of fun. Staff (including the CEO and Directors) featured in short clips to announce winners.
Communication is key. Staff surveys and the People Committee allow management to gain feedback on ways to support employees and during the pandemic, CEO David Furby ensured everyone was kept informed with regular updates.
Novatech cares about giving back to the community. Solent Mind were voted “charity of the year” by staff in 2020. Other causes supported include QA Hospital, Portsmouth Foodbank, and Friends Fighting Cancer. With defence sector links, Novatech signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a commitment to show support in helping those connected with the forces into employment.
There’s a real team culture at Novatech which the pandemic has only strengthened.
I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me
Novatech's management team have been on a four-month journey – with Insights Discovery sessions, one-to-one coaching and accountability/feedback sessions – to open up new ways of working together and drive the business forward. The team are also working on their personal development plans to ensure there is ongoing development.
I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation
Novatech has introduced STAR awards, random acts of appreciation for members of the team that have gone above and beyond. Anyone can put forward an individual or a team. Winners receive a gift card and a letter to celebrate their achievements.
My team is fun to work with
Social events, such as gin tasting, continued virtually during the pandemic. Teams were provided with social allowances to spend on doing something fun together – some shared takeaways remotely. At Christmas, teams made short videos for advent lotto, with a different one watched each day.
Companies where at least 40% of the staff have worked there for more than five years.
Companies offering a final salary scheme to all employees, or one in which the employer's contribution is at least 5%.
Companies offering private health insurance to all employees.
David Furby, CEO - Novatech
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