About Novacroft

Their senior team have revised their communications strategy over the last 12 months and this has had a significant impact on employee engagement. Firstly they have reformatted the way they run team meetings. These do not operate on status bases principles but are a a lively and interactive session between all team members. Team meetings take place each month and each senior team member gives an operational update on their area of the business. Meetings are held at each of their sites and at different times of the day to enable maximum attendance. Meetings have also been recorded and made available on television screens in our breakout rooms and on the intranet for team members who have not been able to attend sessions. The senior team also introduced daily operational updates for the business throughout their peak period. These business updates have been made available via email and on the intranet and have opened up communication channels across the business.

They run non-work related training and workshops to support team members. Their Get Fit for Business programme supports team members with their personal wellbeing and also helps to ensure that they are fit and ready to take on future challenges. Get Fit for Business is a companywide rolling programme which focuses on everyone leading a healthy lifestyle, reducing stress and improving wellbeing. It also focuses on change management strategies to support team member in their working lives and they believe this holistic approach to welling is unusual in employers in the UK. Their Get Fit for Business programme has included weight loss workshops, individual health assessments and fitness programmes.

Two of their software developers are supporting their nominated charity with the creation of a website for them. On its completion their MD has promised to donate £500 to the charity.