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I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me
To aid in the professional and personal development of managers they are encouraged to attend seminars that relate to their specific areas of expertise for example HR Manager, update in employment law and training. Southdale currently employ an external consultant to carry out coaching where it is identified in a one to one that may be of benefit to an employee’s personal development, a Future Leaders Course, Distance Learning, Coaching Skills Day release and CIOB evening courses are also available managers that feel they would benefit from further training and to assist in their career progression.
77% of staff agreed:
I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me
Personal Growth
85% of staff agreed:
The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future
The company invest heavily in training and development for all members of the team from directors to site operatives. They are committed to offering career opportunities for people to come into the industry and a number of training programmes, including professional and technical, site management, apprenticeships, graduate placements and work experience. They have developed a coaching culture to ‘grow’ the team and ‘unlock’ their potential. Southdale would be prepared to consider any employees proposals in regards to their own personal development and where practicable implement them.
85% of staff agreed:
The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future
Giving Something Back
84% of staff disagreed:
I believe this organisation does not do enough to protect the environment
Southdale monitor their organisations impact on the environment by building code 3, 4 and 5 sustainable properties they are members of the Considerate Constructors scheme and work with local initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint.
Waste management systems are implemented in all of their developments, as well as the recycling policy that is in place within all of their offices.
Employees have also undertaken various challenges and activities in a bid to raise funds for local charities including a Golf day, the Three Peaks Challenge, the Great North Run, Virgin Vie parties, dress down days and coffee mornings, staff also have the opportunity to take time off to fulfil voluntary commitments and staff are encouraged to get involved with local voluntary organisations.
84% of staff disagreed:
I believe this organisation does not do enough to protect the environment
Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagementhere
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