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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The spirit of camaraderie at CHAS is palpable. Initiatives like the CHAS Team Days and the CHAS Together project foster team spirit, encourage networking, and build a sense of belonging within the team.
CHAS places a high priority on staff wellbeing. The organisation's Wellbeing Strategy, Employee Assistance Programme and Schwartz Rounds offer robust mental health support. The cycle to work scheme and access to a wellbeing advice app further contribute to employee wellbeing.
Eagle Eye Solutions rewards employees based on company performance and values-aligned behaviour. Its Flexi Leave scheme allows conversion of unused sick leave into extra annual leave, demonstrating fair treatment.
Eagle Eye Solutions prioritises employee wellbeing through initiatives like certified mental health first aid training, access to the Headspace app, and comprehensive health assessments for employees over 40.
BB7 managers offer guidance and mentorship, promoting an environment of trust and care. They focus on developing their employees' consulting skills, project management, commercial understanding, and technical excellence.
BB7 offers a host of benefits to its employees, including a bonus scheme, Cycle2Work Benefit, Electric Car Benefit, and a contributory pension scheme. These benefits reflect the firm's commitment to treating its employees fairly.
Managers at DJH have regular one-on-one Training Support & Development sessions with their team members, addressing any issues proactively and providing structured development plans. They also receive mental health first training to support their teams effectively.
DJH has a robust wellbeing calendar, promoting physical health and team socialising. The organisation also offers 24/7 mental health counselling, therapy and wellbeing support through Spectrum Life, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
The organisation uses SharePoint as a source of news for everyone in the company. It hosts an annual company conference to allow everyone to get together, alongside smaller team and directorate meet ups. Everything is reinforced by the “LHP way” and its new People & Culture Framework which details the behaviours expected from staff.
All managers at LHP attend a four-day programme which teaches them some basic managerial skills, with topics including: what is good leadership, effective communication, performance management, managing a team, my impact on the organisation, delegation, motivation and morale, decision making, analysing what is going well, and action planning. Managers can also study numerous other modules.
Instarmac Group ensures that all managers are equipped to provide a supportive environment for their teams. With the help of the 'Clear Review' system, managers can engage in meaningful, two-way conversations about performance, wellbeing, and career development.
Instarmac Group places high importance on the wellbeing of its employees. The company provides a wealth of support services, including a dedicated employee portal, mental health first aiders, and a Wellbeing Hub, to ensure employees' mental, physical, and financial health.
Yo Telecom allocates a dedicated budget for funding external courses and certifications, allowing employees to enhance their skills and knowledge by accessing a wide range of learning opportunities. Internally, the organisation offer comprehensive people management training programmes, which include leadership skills, conflict resolution, effective communication, and team management, utilising interactive workshops and real-world case studies.
The CEO and COO have regular weekly catch ups with managers at Yo Telecom to discuss their departments and their development. The organisation also runs weekly Management Meetings on a Friday, where all managers can join virtually for a weekly roundup.
WPR operates an uncapped profit share scheme, ensuring that the team shares in the agency's success. Salary transparency and internal publishing of salary bandings further underscore the company's commitment to fair treatment.
WPR demonstrates its commitment to society through its ESG commitments, including donating a percentage of net profits to initiatives that foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and mental health, as well as environmental protection.
Trinnovo Group encourages open communication between employees and their managers. The ALP Assemble initiative, for instance, provides the second-tier leadership team with monthly access to the board to discuss innovative ideas or improvements.
The company's emphasis on wellbeing is demonstrated through the introduction of Period and Menopause leave, a generous wellbeing allowance for gym memberships, and access to private healthcare plans.
The 'budget for fun' initiative at Toyota (GB) is a great example of promoting team spirit. By encouraging teams to engage in activities unrelated to work, it fosters a sense of belonging and fun within the team.
Toyota (GB) takes employee wellbeing seriously. From Wellbeing Passports and access to the Unmind tool, to the provision of a Wellbeing Ambassador and Mental Health First Aiders, the company ensures a balanced work-life environment for its workforce.
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