The people directorate undertake a 'Team of the month' award. Any officer can nominate a team within their directorate for actions above and beyond what would normally be expected. This can include targets achieved much earlier than planned and teams pulling together. All nominations are discussed at a divisional leadership team meeting and nominees are notified of the result. The award is £50 which is transferred to a nominated cost centre and a certificate which is framed and presented by the Director for People or the relevant Service Director.

The organisation have an eye test scheme where they contribute to the cost of an eye test and also glasses if they are required for use with visual display equipment. They also operate a Vectis benefits scheme for staff which offers them discounts in a variety of locations and activities. Staff are contacted regularly by Vecits with their latest range of special offers. They are an accredited Investors In People Organisation which recognises individual contribution to the organisations success. They have a flexible working scheme, a final salary pension scheme, a sickness absence scheme and a flexi-time scheme.

As part of their wellbeing programme, which will be launched shortly there is also a facility for employees to complete an on-line healthy living questionnaire survey and this will signpost employees to where they can make improvements in their lifestyle. Employees are able to obtain reduced membership rates at gyms, both private clubs and the Council's two leisure centres. Employees are able to work flexi-time and where appropriate, work from home. There is an employee assistance programme in which employees have access to a 24/7 telephone counselling service. Face to face counselling will also provided where necessary.