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My Company - The level of engagement employees feel with their job and organisation

My Company is what we call an ‘output’ factor, it focuses on people’s ‘love’ and ‘pride’ in working for your organisation.

Now unfortunately you can’t directly make people feel these emotions, but when all of the other seven factors are doing well, people will be far more likely to experience that love and pride ultimately improving the My Company factor as a result.

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Sustainable Energy First

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The company's "balance time" policy is a flexible working model that allows staff to balance their hours over a month, rather than having core hours. It allows people to rest, take time out with family or to exercise, and regain balance in their lives. Hours worked overtime can be used to take time off.
During a learning and development survey this year, staff asked for training in the energy industry and technical knowledge. They also wanted help with personal skills, including confidence, assertiveness and emotional intelligence. The company responded by running its first group coaching programme with an external partner.
Free breakfast, refreshment supplies, bike storage and changing facilities, pizza Fridays, a recreation floor and staff library, make Sustainable Energy First an outstanding place to work, the company says. Staff respond by looking after clients and the community with the same care for their wellbeing.
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Recruitment

Charlton Morris

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Staff who achieve set targets and champion Charlton Morris's values are being jetted off to Marrakech on an all-expenses-paid trip this year. The company says the incentive of an annual trip encourages a collaborative and high-performing environment in which everyone has the chance to be recognised because the reward is based on more than revenue.
New managers are promoted twice yearly, when they undertake an online management essentials training course. It develops their people-management skills. The company is also integrating LinkedIn Learning into manager development. Directors lead commercially focused training with new managers to enable them to create high-performing teams.
The company has raised £12,000 for the Ella Dawson Foundation, a charity that supports young adults with cancer and which was nominated by a staff member. Each department was set a target and ran fund-raising events, including taking part in the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge, for the charity.
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Technology

ENSEK

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A new post of internal communications manager has transformed how the company communicates with its employees and how effective it is. Supported by a team of culture champions, ENSEK has also ensured that people across all parts of the business, in all locations, understand its purpose, mission and values.
The company recognises that staff are often best placed to find enthusiastic recruits and offers generous referral payments ranging from £350 to £1200. In 2021, all employees sharing social media posts with #engineeryourcareerwithENSEK had the chance to win a tech package. Currently, more than 25 per cent of employees come recommended by a colleague.
Revised job descriptions aim to help people better understand their roles and what positions to set their sights on. Career frameworks are also being rolled out to support quarterly performance reviews. Engineering Days or UK Operations Days see whole departments come into the office for learning and team building.
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Leisure & Hospitality

Everton Football Club

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Social wellbeing is vitally important at Everton and staff are given the chance to get together through staff networks. The club has invested in a new social interaction tool, Your Everton, which connects staff across the different sites.
Staff who demonstrate outstanding commitment to the club's values are nominated by colleagues for the NSNO (Nil Satis Nisi Optimum) staff awards. Staff networks and project groups focus on making positive change and shaping what the club does. The organisation says: "Keeping our people central to that gives them a stake in what we do."
Everton is leading the charge for equity and inclusion within the football and sports sector and corporate business operations through its 'All Together Now' campaign. The Club has partnered with initiatives such as Liverpool Against Racism, Women In Football and the Rainbow Toffees, its LGBTQ+ supporters' group.
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Technology

Gearset

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At Gearset's virtual tearoom — a continuous video call — staff can join at any time. Channels on the communication app Slack are dedicated to departments, teams, projects and shared hobbies. Last year, the company staged a summer party for staff and their families. Meanwhile, there are drink-and-learn events and beers on Fridays.
Feedback from staff shows that the improved methods of communicating organisational clarity used over the past 18 months have been welcomed because employees feel more connected to what Gearset is trying to achieve. A week-long company strategy event enabled cross-team collaboration and the chance to share.
For the annual Christmas Jumper Day, Gearset supported Shirtforce, by buying jumpers from the company for staff and raising more than £500 for charity. The company also took part in the Cambridge Half Marathon to aid two local charities, Romsey Mill, which helps disadvantage children and families, and homeless charity Jimmy's Night Shelter.
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Education & Training

Kent Union

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A bespoke management-development programme includes eight one-day modules covering topics such as performance management, leadership, recruitment, self-understanding and customer service.
The union aims to support women within the organisation. It will make senior leaders accountable for addressing the barrier to women’s progression, encourage them to role-model inclusive behaviour, promote the fact that part-time working and job-sharing is available and train line managers on how to provide feedback and support those with high potential.
Waterless urinals have been installed in the student nightclub and taps that provide instant boiling or chilled water are used in some of the union's premises. Waste paper is donated to the nursery. It has hosted 'Go Green' days, and a farmers' market-style event, where local markets are invited to encourage students to shop locally.
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Manufacturing

Lintbells | Home of YuMOVE

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This year the company ran its first "away two-days". On the second day, staff took part in dragon boat racing. Teams were made up of staff who had never worked together, so that people came together and did something fun and competitive. The evening entertainment included band-a-oke, when staff could sing with a live band.
A running club support to physical health is run by staff. Anyone can join, whether they are a seasoned runner or someone who is just starting out. The company also organises walks around its beautiful farm location in the Hertfordshire countryside.
The company likes to give consistent feedback and recognition to staff and has introduced the SPOT awards. Anyone in the business can give a SPOT award to another employee if they have gone the extra mile. Managers are encouraged to give regular feedback to staff at one-to-ones and in team meetings.
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Not For Profit Body's

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

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Senior leaders are passionate about what they do and inspire and support staff to improve continually. They demonstrate that wellbeing matters and show that they care about staff and not just about getting the job done. They are always available to chat.
All staff have been involved in designing a hybrid model by completing a survey, having team discussions and giving feedback. The first trial has been completed and sessions have been set up to discover how it is working and what suggestions staff have to make changes to it.
The authority ensures employees have monthly one-to-one sessions with their managers. This time is used as a chance for staff to talk to their manager and make sure their workloads are manageable.
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Insurance

Lockton Companies

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The impact of menopause is well recognised, with people able to record sickness as menopause-related. Employees are encouraged to talk about how it affects them, with menopause cafes and toolkits. And an event for World Menopause Day aimed to highlight risks and debunk myths. Other events have tackled issues like mental health and domestic abuse.
Collaboration is encouraged through 'Coffee Connect', where associates are randomly paired with a colleague to network over a hot drink. Employees could even end up sitting down with the CEO! Meanwhile, the internal social media platform 'Workplace' connects associates through posts and interest-specific groups such as 'Parents and Lockton' and 'Lockton Pets'.
The company's high-potential women are invited to the six-month Women's Breakthrough Programme. It includes workshops, peer-to-peer coaching, and a Senior Leader Sponsor to act as their career progression advocate. In addition, a new graduate programme is set to launch in October 2023, with around half of the intake from the company's summer intern scheme.
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Recruitment

MCG Group

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The MCG Group introduced 2 new monthly newsletters. The first from the CEO "A note from Colm", sharing people highlights, updates and sector performance plus initiatives it is driving that link to its overall vision, purpose, mission and strategy. The second from the COO Grant named "The Central Scoop", updating employees on core Central Services.
All team members have been given reusable face coverings made from upcycled marine litter, as part of the MCG Group's commitment to National Geographic's Planet or Plastic pledge to prevent a billion plastic items from reaching the ocean. Even the logos on the masks use ink from recycled cartridges.
Every employee receives an annual appraisal during which they are asked to give feedback on their manager’s performance. In addition, sales staff have quarterly review meetings focused on financials which feed into a defined reporting process which flows directly into sector review meetings and subsequently group board meetings.
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