Leadership - How employees feel about the head of the organisation, senior management and the organisation's values and principles
Leadership has the biggest influence on how employees feel about the organisation.
Leaders need to create inspiring visions and provide clear direction to positively Impact the My Company factor.
When it comes to Wellbeing, no amount of free fruit or stress busting classes are going to address an imbalance. Employee Wellbeing is a by-product of the leadership and management culture.
If there’s pressure at the top of your organisation, it won’t take long to be felt throughout.
Four social committees have their own events fund to organise get-togethers in and around the Trust's offices in London, Belfast, Edinburgh and Cardiff, from festive and Halloween parties to bake sales and other fundraising activities. There are also virtual events, from wellbeing activities to one celebrating the Trust's 30th birthday.
'Getting to know our leaders' sessions have been introduced, with colleagues interviewing them about their career journey. The idea is to inspire those keen to progress at the Trust. The organisation has also invested in a new Learning and Development Manager to help staff map their career paths and identify training needs.
There are plans for listening groups across the Trust to dig deeper into engagement survey results. The leadership team wants to understand better why people feel the way they do, so they can address the issues and make plans to resolve them in a meaningful and impactful way.
The company takes a transparent approach to business with regular team catch-ups, weekly management meetings – which managers can take from to brief their staff – and monthly all-employee calls. The purpose is to update them on strategy and performance and allow them to ask questions anonymously if they’d prefer.
Employees are involved in company life before they start, with invitations to lunch and social events. During their induction period, they meet all department heads and have regular HR catch-ups. There’s also an induction survey after four weeks for the new starter to give feedback on their experience and suggest improvements.
The company’s at the start of its journey to becoming more sustainable with a new employee-led sustainability group looking into areas such as reducing carbon footprint and giving back to the community. The IT reseller is also working with local charity Young Gloucestershire and the British Red Cross as their charity partners of the year.
Employees at Age Well East are provided with opportunities for personal development through Reflective Practice sessions and one-to-one meetings, where they can express their interest in specific training or skills enhancement.
The organisation prioritises employee wellbeing by offering an Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing seminars and maintaining a menopause policy. This demonstrates its commitment to supporting employees in managing work-life balance and personal health.
Leadership at Age Well East is characterised by transparency and regular communication with the team. Monthly updates from the CEO and an open-door policy from leaders create a supportive and engaging work environment.
Imago Venues is a real living wage employer, demonstrating its commitment to a fair deal. Initiatives such as the Helping Hands program support team members in financial crisis, ensuring they feel valued and treated fairly.
The wellbeing group, access to the group gym and pool, and the provision of mental health first aiders showcase Imago Venues' dedication to employee wellbeing, helping to balance work and personal life.
Imago Venues' leadership is open and communicative, with the CEO promoting an open-door policy. Regular meetings ensure key business information, goals and progress are transparently shared.
