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What are companies doing with regards to 'Fair Deal'

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What affect will focus on the 'Fair Deal' factor have?

Fair Deal - How happy employees are with pay and benefits

Fair Deal itself doesn’t directly influence another factor. It’s classified as a hygiene factor. Sure, doubling everybody’s salary would make them happy but it wouldn’t make them feel any better about factors such as leadership and management.

Now although pay is not an engager, it is important that pay and benefits are at the right level as to not disengage employees further.

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Charity's

Claire House Children’s Hospice

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Claire House provides a Fair Deal to its employees, offering enhanced holidays, maternity and paternity pay and tax-saving schemes. These benefits demonstrate the organisation's commitment to treating its staff fairly and competitively.
Wellbeing is a priority at Claire House. The balance between work and home life is carefully considered, and the organisation offers schemes such as the Employee Assistance Programme to ensure the wellbeing of its staff.
Claire House is committed to giving back to society. Through events like the Claire Bear 3K, half and full marathons, Tough Mudders, and more, the organisation raises funds to support its mission.
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Business Services

Tangent

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Tangent believes in fostering strong team relationships. The agency organises global socials and parties, promoting a sense of belonging and camaraderie among its diverse workforce.
Tangent values its employees' wellbeing, offering private healthcare to those based in the UK and Spain. It also provides enhanced holiday entitlements, demonstrating its commitment to fair treatment and benefits.
Tangent is committed to sustainable practices, demonstrated through its new eco-friendly website. The organisation also educates its clients on the importance of reducing carbon emissions, showing its dedication to contributing positively to society.
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Law

Blacks Solicitors LLP

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The 'This Is Me' and 'This Is Us' initiatives promote open conversations and strong connections within teams. In addition, the Blacks Brew Crew's regular meet-ups and planning of wellbeing initiatives contribute to a sense of belonging and team spirit.
Blacks Solicitors recognises employee contributions throughout the year, beyond annual salary reviews. Rewards include shopping vouchers, local restaurant vouchers, and 'treat' days, ensuring employees feel valued.
Blacks Solicitors places a high emphasis on employee wellbeing. The firm's 'January Reboot' initiative, Reiki and Massage sessions, and holistic treatment vouchers support physical and mental health. The firm's hybrid working system also helps balance work and home life.
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Business Services

Stage Electrics Group

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The team spirit at Stage Electrics Group is fostered through regular team-building activities such as STEPtember and monthly litter picks. These activities not only encourage a sense of belonging but also add an element of fun to the work environment.
Stage Electrics Group ensures fair treatment of its employees through a company-wide bonus scheme. Over the last three years, this scheme has resulted in bonuses totalling in excess of £300,000, demonstrating the company's commitment to rewarding its employees.
The company prioritises employee wellbeing by providing Mental Health First Aiders and an Employee Assistance Programme. The Health and Wellbeing Working Group further supports employees by driving initiatives to enhance both mental and physical health.
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Technology

Atmos International

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Atmos International has a banding system for engineers which provides them with a clear goal to progress their career within the company. Instead of having to wait for four years to move from an engineer to a senior engineer, they can progress from engineer level 1 to level 2 in six months or a year.
Atmos International has a banding system for engineers which provides them with a clear goal to progress their career within the company. Instead of having to wait for four years to move from an engineer to a senior engineer, they can progress from engineer level 1 to level 2 in six months or a year.
Atmos International helps to provide fair pay through a quarterly profit share bonus that is paid to all colleagues. Furthermore, all employees have the chance to earn a further annual performance bonus.
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Technology

Chess

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Chess has an initiative called Future Fit which focuses on the physical and mental wellbeing of its people. On physical wellbeing, it runs theme weeks during which it encourages its people to be active with step counting competitions, couch to 5K, and virtual exercise sessions such as pilates and clubbercise.
Employees at Chess can achieve a higher basic salary through the company’s learn2earn scheme. Through Perkbox, the organisation’s people are rewarded monthly via their manager with £20 Perkbox credit to spend where they wish. Chess also runs length of service financial awards for 10 years (£500) and 15 years (£1,000).
Chess’ People Support and Knowledge Team run quarterly 'leaders training update sessions'. These provide leadership training and updates on Best Practice. It also launched Personal Development Plans via its new HR system. These PDP's allow people to document their short, medium and long term career goals and select what tools/resources they will require to succeed.
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Technology

Eficode UK

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The marketing and solutions experts and SLT teams have both held several “away days” where they have a day away from the business and discuss pertinent work without any distractions. Following the day they have a social evening. Teams are allocated a budget to use on team bonding nights out, meals, entertainment, and milestone awards.
Annually, the senior team choose an “employee of the year” and two runners up. The winner receives £2,500 and the runners-up each receive £1000. Recently, Eficode UK introduced a “Now That” reward scheme. Every SLT member has a discretionary budget to give non-monetary rewards to any employee or their family for going above and beyond.
The Eficode UK Community Hero Award encourages people in its extended community to nominate people they feel show decency, remarkability or mastery, reflecting the Eficode UK values. The winner from the nominations receive a £100 gift certificate as a personal reward and the organisation donates £100 to a charity of winner’s choice.
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Financial Services

First Response Finance

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With regards physical health there are a number of initiatives the organisation has in place. Alongside its private medical insurance, which supports people at different life-stages, including with fertility, men's health and menopause to name a few, it also has on-site massages on a monthly basis.
At First Response Finance, each position level receives the same bonus and salary figure. The organisation has also previously increased salaries by moving a portion of bonus into salary. This has the added benefit of increased pension contributions and increased monthly disposable income to support employees with the increase in the cost of living.
The organisation supports employee growth through a number of initiatives. Its Future Leader Program prepares aspiring leaders through mentorship and practical skills training. Furthermore, new employees receive an immersive induction to the business, learning about its journey, values, and operations.
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Housing Associations

Gloucester City Homes

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Gloucester City Homes fosters personal growth through a comprehensive induction programme and tailored training offerings, including apprenticeships, degrees, and Chartered Institute of Housing qualifications. These initiatives enable employees to utilise their skills and advance their careers within the organisation.
Gloucester City Homes provides a fair deal to its employees through its defined contribution pension scheme with a generous 10% employer contribution, and a FinanciallyWell Loan Scheme for short-term financial needs.
Gloucester City Homes is committed to employee wellbeing, demonstrated by its pursuit of the ‘Healthy Workplaces Gloucestershire Award’, its Health and Wellbeing Programme, and its signing of the ‘Wellbeing of Women Menopause Workplace Pledge’.
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Manufacturing

HARMAN technology

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HARMAN’s manager development programme is completely bespoke, and is delivered and composed by its inhouse team. The programme builds on external best practices, effecting management practices, and linking neuroscience with behaviours.
The organisation matches any contribution made to their chosen charity. It also continues to support CAFT (The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust).
To recognise the hard-work and success of its employees, HARMAN Technology uses a ‘thank you’ scheme where employees can receive cards and vouchers for how well they have performed and lived by the company’s values.
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