My team is fun to work with
Kantar have personalised their approach to team building and trust their colleagues to choose the format best suited to their team, department or peer group. Last year, they organised a variety of formal and informal activities to improve team dynamics - such as a charity walk to central London from their Hanger Lane office which saw over 50 employees take part. In 2016 the Kantar Group wanted to accelerate the rate at which all operating brands people, including Kantar Worldpanel, were interacting and working together. Bringing their people and brands closer together is called the Kantar First programme. This programme was supported by a Kantar First day which was held on 8 September, and was the first of its kind for their business. Held at Printworks in London Docklands, 2,730 employees from across 14 Kantar brands came together in one place. The goal was to showcase the brands to all employees, shout about success, and make new connections. Over 30 Worldpanel staff volunteered for their stand, using an interactive quiz to spark conversations with colleagues about what they do and how they can work together for the benefit of their clients. Lunch was served from a variety of street food vans, and the work part of the day was followed up with casual drinks for all in the autumn sunshine. Attendees reported the day as both great fun and highly informative, and increasing their sense of belonging to the Kantar Group.