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.
PSE are partnered with pupils at several London schools and staff regularly volunteer their time to tutor GCSE and A-Level pupils in STEM subjects for one hour per week during term times, while also offering coaching for university interviews.
PSE are partnered with pupils at several London schools and staff regularly volunteer their time to tutor GCSE and A-Level pupils in STEM subjects for one hour per week during term times, while also offering coaching for university interviews.
PSE pride themselves on providing a stress-free workplace for all members of staff, and claim that because of flexible working and opportunities for reduced hours or unpaid leave, employees have the freedom to resolve issues on their own terms.
Staff receive intensive training on internal policies and functions, as well as skills-oriented training on candidate and client management, interviews, telephone business development, and management and negotiation skills. This approach has resulted in significant opportunities for staff to be promoted through the ranks.
Employees can receive an all-expenses paid trip to locations such as Dubai, Miami, Palma or Monaco if they achieve a target set at the beginning of the financial year. This incentive not only generates growth for the business, but is a great way to give back to the staff for their hard work.
Staff receive intensive training on internal policies and functions, as well as skills-oriented training on candidate and client management, interviews, telephone business development, and management and negotiation skills. This approach has resulted in significant opportunities for staff to be promoted through the ranks.
CEO Erik Fairbairn pends the majority of his time in the office and is present in various meetings, ensuring he knows what is going on with each department. He also attends quarterly parties to ensure he gets chance to talk to people from around the business.
Employees often volunteer for charities or take part in events to help out in the community. The organisation is also supportive of staff taking extended time off, including sabbaticals, to travel the world and do sponsored events for charity.
Employees often volunteer for charities or take part in events to help out in the community. The organisation is also supportive of staff taking extended time off, including sabbaticals, to travel the world and do sponsored events for charity.
All colleagues have access to the company's LifeWorks platform, giving 24/7 access to a confidential helpline, counselling and support on a wide range of issues, as well as a range of discounts and perks. Staff also have access to free health screenings, wellbeing materials, drinks and food, as well as mental health support.
All colleagues have access to the company's LifeWorks platform, giving 24/7 access to a confidential helpline, counselling and support on a wide range of issues, as well as a range of discounts and perks. Staff also have access to free health screenings, wellbeing materials, drinks and food, as well as mental health support.
The company uses executive blogs, online Q&A sessions and regular team talks to maintain open communication between management and employees. They have also introduced the psychometric tool ‘Insights Discovery' to all colleagues, which is helping to raise levels of self-awareness and awareness of others to develop more effective relationships.
Senior management are appraised against a defined set of leadership principles. They are expected to be visible role models, displaying passion, honesty and accountability. They take part in activities such as tree planting and sailing voyages and take a leading role in the ‘New Year Honours'.
The organisation is proud to ‘grow' its own talent. Managers use feedback from partners and commissioners, service reviews, internal audits, risk analysis and outcomes to identify learning needs. Senior managers are visible and attend roadshows in the spring. Staff who do well in appraisals get incremental pay rises.
The organisation is proud to ‘grow' its own talent. Managers use feedback from partners and commissioners, service reviews, internal audits, risk analysis and outcomes to identify learning needs. Senior managers are visible and attend roadshows in the spring. Staff who do well in appraisals get incremental pay rises.
The company's Emerging Talent programmes for school, college and university leavers enables young recruits to pursue qualifications while also becoming well-rounded individuals through personal coaching. CPD sessions are held on a regular basis, focusing on the development of specific disciplinary knowledge, while a sponsorship programme helps staff pursue higher education qualifications.
The company rewards staff in a variety of different ways, including extra leave, a dinner with their partner or a simple bunch of flowers. An employee recognition scheme is also offered, which allows everyone the opportunity to recognise colleagues doing a great job, while a ‘thank you' box has been set up for a monthly draw.
The company rewards staff in a variety of different ways, including extra leave, a dinner with their partner or a simple bunch of flowers. An employee recognition scheme is also offered, which allows everyone the opportunity to recognise colleagues doing a great job, while a ‘thank you' box has been set up for a monthly draw.
The company strive for sustainability in everything they do, from the way employees act to the way they work. Their core values are a promise of how they treat the earth, nature and other people.
Each year team members from across the organisation take on the Dragon's Glen, an entrepreneurial challenge designed to help raise funds for children's charity Children 1st. The team wrote a cookbook that featured recipes from different team members, raising £11,500.
People's Postcode Lottery offer employees access to private healthcare, which provides support with physical and mental health, including access to counselling and CBT. They also offer a free employee assistance programme that includes telephone and face-to-face counselling.
Paddle have a learning and development budget, which does not require approval from management. The company also provides paid-for coaching, regular lunchtime learning sessions, external talks and events to boost personal development.
If a member of staff refers a candidate that is subsequently hired and passes their probation period, employees are given £3,000 personally, as well as £1,000 to a charity of their choice and £1,000 towards a team social pot.
If a member of staff refers a candidate that is subsequently hired and passes their probation period, employees are given £3,000 personally, as well as £1,000 to a charity of their choice and £1,000 towards a team social pot.
All new employees are given a copy of a document "A Warm Welcome to Pact", written by the Chief Executive, which sets out the mission, vision and values of the company. They also participate in a two-day foundation training course led by senior managers.
The senior leadership team visits projects across the country to see first hand the organisation's values in operation. Staff are encouraged to get involved in the running of the organisation through participation in working groups, quality groups and consultations.
The senior leadership team visits projects across the country to see first hand the organisation's values in operation. Staff are encouraged to get involved in the running of the organisation through participation in working groups, quality groups and consultations.
Every Friday, Oktra hosts social gatherings in the office, with food and drink provided in the breakout area. An annual Christmas trip is also held to reward employees for all their hard work; last year, the venue was Osea Island, and this year Porto has been selected.
Oktra's managers cultivate a strong culture of communication and collaborative relationships, helping all employees stay updated and feel included. Each quarter, one person is awarded the ‘Team Member of the Quarter' prize of £200 to show recognition and appreciation for their hard work.
Oktra's managers cultivate a strong culture of communication and collaborative relationships, helping all employees stay updated and feel included. Each quarter, one person is awarded the ‘Team Member of the Quarter' prize of £200 to show recognition and appreciation for their hard work.
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