Engagement score

Latest BCI Score

687.8

Quick facts

What we do:
Group Adventure Travel
Year established:
1981
Website:
http://www.explore.co.uk
Contact
- Explore Worldwide Ltd, Nelson House, 55 Victoria Road, Farnborough , Hampshire , GU14 7PA

About Explore

Explore Worldwide (EW) are adventure travel experts, specialising in small group adventure holidays. They offer over 500 tours, including walking, trekking and cycling tours, polar voyages and family adventure holidays in 120 countries.

Formed in 1991, the company has been creating award-winning adventures for over 36 years and aims to be the expert when it comes to unique travel experiences.

On EW trips, holidaymakers get the chance to meet, dine and stay with local people, sleep in authentic accommodation and travel to must-see destinations with other like-minded explorers.

EW’s core values include being trusted; adventurous and pioneering; passionate; responsible; and fun.

Since their last engagement survey, Explore have worked hard on improving staff wellbeing and looked at ways in which to support staff with mental health issues. Staff have actively been encouraged to apply for internal positions and have seen a rise in more people developing their careers.

What is it like to work for Explore

Wellbeing

71% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

Employee wellbeing is supported with free sports massages, acupuncture and osteopathy. The company also offers full health screenings to staff, as well as an annual, free flu jab to all staff in the office.

71% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

Giving Something Back

98% of staff agreed:

My organisation genuinely cares about the environment

EW have a total of 68 solar panels on the roof of the Farnborough office. To date, the company have created over 42 MWh of energy and saved over 16,000kg of carbon dioxide emissions. Staff are updated regularly on how much energy they are creating.

98% of staff agreed:

My organisation genuinely cares about the environment

Fair Deal

73% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

The company aims to reward employees by way of recognition at an annual event called ‘Explorer of the Year’. Employees can nominate their peers for their efforts within the business and the person with the most nominations wins a cash prize of £100.

73% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Gym

companies offering either free gym/ sports facilities or offering subsidised gym membership for all employees
Health Insurance

Companies offering private health insurance for all employees
Profit Related Payment

Companies offering profit related pay to all employees
Development

Companies who provide support for non-work related training
Family Friendly

School hours contracts offered to staff