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.
The company has a social committee tasked with arranging all events, from summer and winter parties to dinners, bowling, competitions, karaoke and escape rooms. And staff don't need to worry about being out of pocket as there's a £250 social budget set aside for everyone.
New recruits are made to feel welcome before they start with a special pack and regular updates. On day one, they get all the equipment they need to hit the ground running and gifted merchandise. As an ice-breaker, a Q&A with them is shared on internal channels, and their manager treats them to lunch.
Employees get an annual Airtime Rewards-sponsored day to volunteer or fundraise for charity. The company donates a minimum of £500 when colleagues complete charity events. And when an employee's completed their probation, the company contributes to the charity they mentioned in their new starter Q&A.
Wacoal supports local charitable initiatives and women's shelters. Redundant products are sent to Africa to support community projects that provide underwear to women who cannot afford it. It donates to organisations such as The Cowshed, which helps people in times of crisis, such as women fleeing domestic abuse.
The company offers apprenticeships to school-leavers and to increase the skill and knowledge levels of existing staff. It is increasing its investment in employee training and their learning requirements are identified from appraisals.
The company values are "passion, team and work-life balance". Staff are inspired to be passionate about what Wacoal does and believe in its products. They are encouraged to work as a team with a common goal and the culture discourages doing long days or answering emails outside working hours.
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