What are companies doing with regards to 'My Team'

Heathcote & Co have introduced a ‘Moments of Magic’ reward and recognition scheme. Everyone can write names and on what occasion they have used moments of magic. Each quarter the organisation goes through the best ‘Moments of Magic’, and the chosen one receives a £100 voucher to the restaurant of the individuals’ choice.

Heathcote & Co supports its local community and charities by funding charitable events for its employees by paying their entry fees. Additionally, all full-time employees receive one fully paid day a year to support a local charity through fundraising events or by volunteering their time.

The company nurtures personal growth, challenging its employees to utilise their skills and presenting opportunities for advancement, evident in their continuous recruitment drive for innovative talent.

High Speed Training prioritises wellbeing, with an employee assistance programme and trained mental health first aiders in place to support employees. Their 'remote first' initiative promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Artisan Colleagues receive enhanced pay rates as a result of their skills and unique crafting talents. The organisation also shares any profits made from designs or products that the Artisan Colleagues design. This has resulted in some colleagues receiving over £5000 in addition to their wages in the past year.

The organisation currently has development programmes in place that create a pathways for colleagues to progress to Team Leaders by completing a set of competency tasks that are both demonstrative and theoretical. Alongside this, it has a programme for Assistant Managers to progress to a Territory Managers in the same way.

The organisation runs an Annual Incentive Trip which is open to anyone who hits 120% of their target. The trip, quite often skiing, is in recognition of the immense effort the individuals put into their roles over the year and a great way to let off steam and bond over a few days away.

Management teams are able to own 24.9% of an enterprise they are leading. HG Ventures supports these business leaders with both financial support and business experience and with a modus operandi of how to develop the business; a set of 'Ingredients’ to follow that are agreed upon to accelerate growth while maintaining core values.

As a Disability Confident Leader, Inspire North continues to develop managers’ understanding of the diversity of disability to enable them to confidently have conversations with employees. Wellbeing bulletins are regularly included in the Chief Executive's Briefing and posted to INsite (the organisation’s intranet). It also continues to support employees to develop peer networks.

To encourage and acknowledge peer recognition, colleagues can submit a WOW nomination for another colleague they believe has gone over and above their role 'celebrating good and championing outstanding' within the company values. Two nominations are drawn randomly each month with the winners receiving a monetary voucher.

Intercity has a wellbeing strategy based around NHS guidance, which states there are 5 steps to improve mental health and wellbeing: connecting with other people, being physically active, learning new skills, giving to others, and paying attention to the present moment.

Intercity offers an employee bonus paid as a percentage of colleagues’ salary and is linked to the organisation’s annual performance. It includes non-financial metrics, such as Net Promoter Score, to encourage and reward positive performance that drives attraction and retention of customers, which is integral for the business to succeed.

With access to Learnerbly, a comprehensive training platform, Lokulus ensures employees have ample opportunities for skill development and career advancement. Personal development plans further support employees' growth and challenge.

The All Stars Programme, alongside the company’s annual bonus scheme, ensures that exceptional performance is recognised and rewarded, demonstrating the value Lokulus places on its employees.

M&DH Insurance Services offers rewards for employees that go above and beyond financial bonuses. Employees can earn rewards such as trips to Wembley, golfing at the Loch Lomond Golf Resort in Scotland, watching Cricket, and days out to London.

The organisation has a third party coach who comes in a minimum of 2 days per month, hosting sessions with management to ensure they are confident within their job roles. Employees who have recently been promoted to management, or who have recently joined the company complete a management progress scheme.

Mademoiselle Desserts provides a range of wellbeing services and initiatives to its employees, including on-site Mental Health First Aiders, regular wellbeing newsletters, and monthly action calendars filled with wellbeing events.

Mademoiselle Desserts offers employees the opportunity to participate in both internal and external training that covers a variety of leadership and management subjects.

Newable offers a comprehensive benefits package including up to 30 days of holiday, a pension, sick pay, a free mortgage service, payroll giving, and an annual flu jab. This package is designed to reward employees fairly for their hard work.

Newable's leadership encourages employees to uphold the company's core values: Dream Big, Get Going, Grow Together, Always Improve, and Pass It On. These values guide the company's decision-making process and inspire employees to strive for excellence.