What are companies doing with regards to 'Giving Something Back'

The company supports employee wellbeing with Mental Health First Aiders, healthy snacks, and policies promoting adequate rest, helping maintain a balance between work and personal health.

Evolve BG's leadership exemplifies transparency and accountability, with approachable Executive and Leadership teams who listen to feedback, fostering a culture of open and honest communication.

Ascentis invests in employees' development through its comprehensive development programme, nurturing talent and helping employees realise their ambitions, thereby enhancing job satisfaction and career progression.

Ascentis offers competitive benefits, including up to 43 days of annual leave and a salary sacrifice pension scheme, ensuring employees feel valued and fairly compensated compared to similar organisations.

Leonard Curtis instils pride in its employees through its strong organisational values and commitment to delivering top-tier services. The 'Be the Difference' ethos encourages staff to feel valued and recognise that their work makes a significant impact.

Leonard Curtis promotes personal growth by offering external management training and apprenticeships. These initiatives ensure that employees are constantly learning, challenged, and that their skills are fully utilised.

With initiatives like the Culture Away Day, Nottingham College enhances team spirit by bringing colleagues together to engage in activities that strengthen connections and foster a sense of belonging among staff.

Employees benefit from a Suggestion Scheme with financial rewards, Christmas bonuses, and Love to Shop Vouchers, demonstrating that Nottingham College is committed to fair remuneration and appreciation of staff contributions.

Startline Motor Finance ensures managers are well-equipped to support their teams through the management development programme. This initiative focuses on building skills in recruitment, performance development, and leadership, fostering a supportive environment where employees feel valued and trusted by their managers.

Team spirit is cultivated through office-based training sessions and "all staff days," which include engaging activities like team building exercises and charity events. These initiatives enhance feelings of belonging and camaraderie among colleagues.

Accredited by the Living Wage Foundation, Sleaford Quality Foods ensures fair wages and provides substantial benefits, such as a non-contributory Health Cash Plan, demonstrating the organisation’s commitment to treating employees equitably.

Employee wellbeing is prioritised through initiatives like the reduction of working hours, wellbeing rooms, and a confidential helpline, which collectively enhance work-life balance and personal health.

To foster strong relationships between employees, each December the organisation takes all its staff on an all-expenses paid weekend away with recent locations being Marbella, Estepona and Benidorm. This provides the opportunity for all team members across the four offices to socialise, celebrate the years successes and bond with one another.

Sedulo Group supports employee developed through its annual leadership programme, "Sedulo Accelerator Scheme". This programme consists of full day training sessions run by an external trainer, access to external and internal mentors, and business change projects which challenge and equip team members with the skills they need to progress in their careers.

The company champions a collaborative culture, encouraging team spirit and camaraderie through regular meet-ups and events within employee networks such as Women in Tech, fostering a sense of belonging and fun among colleagues.

Employees at PXC benefit from a comprehensive package that includes flexible working options, free home fibre connectivity, and generous parental leave policies, ensuring they feel well-treated and valued compared to similar organisations.

Audley Group’s Appreciation programme allows any employee to show appreciation for their colleagues via its platform, Spirit. Every month, all Appreciation “Shout Outs” are entered into a prize draw where they can win one of 20 prizes.

Audley Group is supported by the Audley Academy, its internal Learning & Development team. In addition to the mandatory learning required, they create and source online content hosted on the organisation’s LMS. Audley Group also offers a wide range of Apprenticeships in partnership with carefully chosen providers to bring the best learner experience.

The leadership team at iconsys believe that only by living the organisation’s culture will the company achieve its mission. This starts with employees at all levels becoming learners in all things and having a growth mindset. Leaders further demonstrate the organisation’s behaviours: Safety, Excellence, Responsible, Agile, Transparent, and Teamwork.

iconsys has created its own Academy to support employee growth and development. The Academy was created with the support of several experts in the field of training and talent development.