About iris

What is it like to work for iris

My Manager

85% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

iris makes sure that they have at least 80% of employees objectives on file. They also provide training to ensure their managers are equipped to manage, and write clear SMART objectives. iris hold external objective & review training every 6 months so all managers are aware of how to set SMART objectives and learn how to conduct reviews.Management hold quarterly meetings to ensure all people are up to speed on company performance and direction.They also have a number of platforms to get direct feedback. A reps council, who represent the whole company, and who feed back to the European Board on a quarterley basis. A formal employee feedback program called Have your say, where employees can feed back individually (in confidence) on how the Company is doing. Drop in session with the people team (HR) every wednesday morning.

85% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Personal Growth

90% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

iris supports employee development through their 'Me, Myself & iris' Programme. This ties in objectives, which then feeds into training, and also pay rise & promotion review board.

90% of staff agreed:

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

My Team

90% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

iris have two yearly Europe wide events where they get the whole company together to discuss their work achievements over the past 6 months followed by some afternoon and evening fun. For their Christmas party 2011, they hired a warehouse in Shoreditch and had a Carribean theme, where they served hot & spicy food and had a celebrity guest DJ Their summer party this year was 'Made in Southwark' theme and held in a lovely venue called the Stationers Hall over in St Pauls. Everyone was encouraged to dress up smart and there were all different types of food served along with a seperate casino room.

90% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Gym

On-site gym or subsidised gym memberships
Charity Activities

10% of staff undertake charitable activities during business hours
Childcare

On-site nursery or vouchers
Pensions

Companies offering a final salary or non-contributory pension scheme
Health Insurance

Full family cover
Dental Insurance

Dental insurance offer to all employees