What effect will focus on the 'My Manager' factor have?
My Manager - How employees feel about and communicate with their direct manager
The quality of direct line management really impacts engagement, after all the latest stats suggest that 7 out of 10 people leave their manager and not their organisation.
Great managers should be selling the direction and vision of the organisation, helping others see how their role impacts the bigger picture, ultimately influencing the factor My Company. Good Managers recognise the importance of growing and developing their people, which means the My Manager factor also has a significant impact on the factor Personal Growth.
When it comes to My Team, great managers build great teams, but world class managers also focus on connecting teams throughout the organisation. Managers can heavily influence the Wellbeing factor by helping to positively restore a work/life balance, managing employee workload and recognising that employees have a life outside of work
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Access Community Trust
Access Community Trust's leadership team maintains transparent communication with their staff. The CEO and the Senior Leadership Team implement a communication transformation focusing on Purpose, Priorities, Process, Performance & Problem Solving, thereby creating a clear vision and strategy for the organisation.
Access Community Trust contributes significantly to society through various charitable initiatives. Its PINK Orange project delivers essential provisions to struggling families, while its Mental Health Crisis cafés provide free support to adults. The organisation encourages its employees to contribute to society by offering two paid volunteer days per year.
Acora facilitates personal growth through its 'Getting the Basics Right' and 'Management 101' courses. These initiatives challenge employees, utilise their skills, and create opportunities for advancement.
At Acora, managers are not just superiors, but mentors. Regular one-to-one meetings ensure employees feel supported, trusted, and cared for by their immediate managers.
ACT Training places high importance on staff wellbeing. The company employs a full-time Staff Wellbeing & Engagement Officer, provides dedicated weekly wellbeing time, and hosts various health-focused initiatives, such as Staff Health Week and funded counselling sessions.
ACT Training believes in giving back to society. Each year, the staff selects charities to support, organising various fundraising events. The company's commitment to community engagement is evident in its partnership with Business in The Community, volunteering at the 'Global Gardens' community project.
Alzheimer’s Research UK promotes team spirit through initiatives such as StrengthsFinder and "Building a Team Brand and Shared Mission". These initiatives aim to improve team interaction, communication, and unity, fostering a sense of belonging among employees.
The Senior Leadership Team at Alzheimer’s Research UK exemplifies the charity's leadership attributes, creating organisational clarity and keeping employees informed through various communication channels. The Leadership Attributes are integral to the organisation's culture, promoting a sense of empowerment and responsibility among employees.
People Managers are developed through Blenheim Palace’s bespoke People Managers Programme, with both internal and external face to face and online training. All staff further have a Personal Performance Plan with regular appraisals which forms part of their personal growth journey through the business, and includes any training or professional qualifications needed.
Blenheim Palace has a dedicated social and charity committee who organise staff events to bring teams together and to raise money for its charity of the year. It runs monthly events and so continuously raise money for its charities, as well as offering charities its knowledge and skills to support their goals.
At Blood Cancer UK, managers regularly meet and provide peer-to-peer support. They are trained to provide mental health support and manage remote teams, ensuring employees feel supported, trusted and cared for.
Blood Cancer UK prioritises employee wellbeing, with mental health first aiders running sessions for staff and wellbeing updates sent monthly. Employees are encouraged to set up welfare check-ins with their managers, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
Broadland Housing Association are part of a campaign called Independent East where it has teamed up with other Housing Associations to provide learning and awareness sessions on a range of subjects designed to develop employees by giving them awareness of certain situations that tenants or colleagues could be facing.
The business provides secondment opportunities for current employees to become Managers/Team Leaders or side step into a different area of the business which often leads to that individual doing the role on a permanent basis. It has ensured that new managers within the organisation have access to CIH training and other training they may need.
The organisation’s Leadership Development Programme provides support and development for the differing skill sets, experience, and capabilities across its leaders. Its three pillar programme also includes development for non-‘people leaders’ who it recognises as being instrumental to the company’s success, and their development is equally as important to Car Benefit Solutions.
Car Benefit Solutions has a volunteering scheme called ‘My Make a Difference Day’ where employees can take a paid day to volunteer with one of its charity partners. Employees have undertaken a variety of activities such as dog walking for Manchester Dogs Home and helping out at Bury Cancer Support Centres charity shops.
CF10 Retail ensures that its managers are well-equipped with essential skills through internally delivered management modules and access to further qualifications. Managers are supportive, recognising outstanding performance with nominations for the annual staff awards.
CF10 Retail has appointed a dedicated Wellbeing Officer to look after the health and welfare of the staff. The company also offers an Employee Assistance Programme, counselling services, and engages in initiatives such as yoga sessions and support groups, aiming to maintain a balance between work and personal life.
CFG Law promotes a team-focused culture. It organises regular team building events like charity bike rides, sports days, golf tournaments and painting classes. These activities foster team spirit, fun and a sense of belonging amongst colleagues.
CFG Law believes in giving back to society. It organises numerous fundraising and awareness events such as the annual bring your dog to work day, charity bike rides and sports days. The organisation also supports local charities like the Spinal Injuries Association and Roadpeace West Midlands group.
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