What are companies doing with regards to 'Personal Growth'

Managers at Costello Medical are trained to support their teams, fostering confidence and wellbeing. Regular catch-ups and feedback, coupled with a dedicated HR partner for each division, ensure that employees feel cared for and supported in their roles.

Costello Medical cultivates a team spirit through group Teams channels for each division and office. Regular social breaks, divisional socials, and activities like fundraisers encourage camaraderie and fun, fostering a sense of belonging within the team.

At Crossroads Caring for Life, pride and value are deeply engrained. The organisation's commitment to provide the best possible work environment for staff ensures that employees feel valued and proud to be a part of the team.

Crossroads Caring for Life prioritises employee wellbeing, offering mental health support, promoting work-life balance, and providing flexible working hours. The organisation has Mental Health First Aiders and shares monthly Wellbeing Updates.

Each employee has a monthly one-to-one with their line manager, fostering a supportive environment. Managers are also encouraged to attend essential modules focused on supporting performance and attendance.

Devon Air Ambulance places a high importance on employee wellbeing with a pastoral care team and Wellbeing Ambassador team in place. The organisation provides a range of supports, from counselling to surf therapy, emphasising the balance between work and personal life.

Managers at East Midlands Chamber identify ‘Stars’ to be put forward for rewards and recognition, helped to develop and retain its people. This is linked to a Future Leaders Academy that the organisation runs, with the next cohort of around 8 people are due to start in 2024.

The organisation puts on a number of management training sessions each year to help managers understand procedures within the organisation, and how to get the most out of their team. These include wellbeing sessions to build wellness plans, understand how to switch off, and the impact of food and exercise on health.

Ellacotts engenders pride in its employees by providing a flexible and supportive work environment. Its commitment to fostering success for both clients and employees is demonstrated through its 'Vision 2030' and 'Flex-e' initiatives.

Ellacotts promotes team spirit and a sense of belonging through regular firmwide social events, such as "CoachElla-cotts" and "The Big Team Build". These initiatives, coupled with regular department meetings, enhance engagement and productivity within teams.

Franklin Fitch brings its people together through a number of initiatives. Employees can join in with a Run Club and with the company’s 5 a side football teams. Other activities include the organisation’s ‘City Social’ where teams explore different locations and restaurants in their city, and individual team nights out.

Every month the whole company works towards breaking company records as part of ‘Raise the bar Fridays’. The reward for breaking a company record plays into bonus structures for the end of the year and, more immediately, gives all employees a 3pm finish on the first Friday of the following month.

London Gatwick provides a fair deal to its employees through its comprehensive and inclusive approach to Total Reward. This includes a performance bonus scheme and a range of core and flexible benefits focusing on physical, financial and mental wellness, tailored to support individual lifestyles.

London Gatwick focuses wellbeing on physical, mental & social and financial aspects. Physical includes virtual GP access, discounted gym memberships and a Cycle2Work scheme. Mental health is supported by an Employee Assistance Programme, colleagues trained as Mental Health First Aiders and initiatives driven by Able2. Life assurance and income protection for all supports financial wellbeing.

Good Energy provides a £500 remote working and travel allowance, ensuring employees feel valued. This gesture also reflects how the company compares favourably to other organisations in terms of pay and benefits.

Employee wellbeing is a priority at Good Energy. The company offers premium access to the Headspace app and the YuLife Employee Assistance Programme. These initiatives support mental and physical health, promoting a balance between work and personal life.

Harrison Drury & Co prioritises employee wellbeing, offering onsite health assessments, mental health first aiders and a work-life balance self-assessment tool. They also organise wellbeing activities, such as physical health checks and menopause training workshops.

Harrison Drury & Co is actively involved in giving back to society, organising charity events like beach cleans and bake sales. They also support local education establishments and offer paid time off for employees to undertake personal development activities, reflecting their commitment to societal growth.

Managers at Howes Percival receive dedicated support, including mentoring and access to a People Team contact for advice. The Performance Development Review process also helps managers identify development opportunities and gather feedback.

The firm encourages team spirit through initiatives such as Coffee and Connect, where staff are paired with colleagues from different teams to foster understanding and cooperation. Social activities and charity events further promote a sense of belonging and camaraderie.