What are companies doing with regards to 'Personal Growth'

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Financial Services

The Cumberland

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The Cumberland’s 'Power Hours' programme provides regular opportunities for personal growth, equipping managers with new skills and knowledge. This initiative encourages ongoing learning and skill utilisation, fostering advancement opportunities within the organisation.
The Cumberland’s Straight Talk for People Managers ensures that managers are well-informed, enabling them to confidently lead their teams. This initiative promotes trust, support, and care, strengthening the bond between managers and their teams.
The Cumberland fosters team spirit and a sense of belonging through regular social events such as the annual Christmas party, quiz nights, walks, and shopping trips. These initiatives help cultivate a fun and inclusive work environment.
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Consultancy

The Oakland Group

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Oakland has a dedicated menopause support policy available. For managers, recognising the symptoms of the menopause is vital to treating an affected employee fairly. This policy includes installing a water cooler, providing desk fans, making rooms for rest available, allowing for more frequent breaks, quiet working spaces, and extended deadlines.

It has recently introduced personal learning budgets for its teams. This provides each employee with a £400 individual learning budget that they can choose to spend on the learning intervention that best meets their development plan. Additionally it offers internal workshops when there is a requirement for tailored training.

As part of its Oakland Gives Back scheme, it matches the amount raised for any employee taking part in charity fundraising. If at the end of the financial year the amount allocated to good causes has not been spent it asks employees to nominate small local charities close to their heart.

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Marketing & Media Agencies

the7stars

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The7stars' comprehensive training programme, including core and bespoke courses, ensures employees' skills are utilised and developed. Initiatives like the Big Bang Week and Vision Setting Sessions further enhance this growth by providing real-life challenges and fostering team collaboration.
The7stars believes in rewarding hard work. Through its 'Be An Entrepreneur' and 'Idea of the Month' initiatives, employees have the opportunity to earn bonuses. The agency also offers an extensive benefits package, demonstrating its commitment to fair treatment.
Through the7stars foundation, the company supports young people in need, demonstrating its commitment to giving back to society. The agency has donated over £1million to the foundation since its inception eight years ago.
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Retail

The Works

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The Works continues to have a strong partnership with the Retail Trust, who offer an Employee Assistance Programme option for all staff, and provide proactive support. The organisation has also launched a Wellbeing Warrior programme where colleagues across the business are trained to offer support and signpost resources available.
This year, The Works upped its game with the second year of WorksFest. The celebration event, where colleagues came together to hear business updates, took part in summer fayre-themed activities, had a meal from the food truck and lemonade stand, and raised money for the organisation’s charity partners through a raffle and bake off competition.
The Works is passionate about providing impactful and engaging development opportunities for colleagues that will have a lasting impact on their continued development, personal growth, and wellbeing throughout their lives. It continues to develop content of its Learning Academy - the Can-Do Academy - which hosts hours of learning covering current role and extended learning.
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Insurance

Thomas Carroll Group

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The 'Thomas Carroll Academy' fast-tracks employee development, offering clear career paths and the opportunity to gain a chartered qualification. The company also supports employees in gaining qualifications and provides financial rewards upon completion.
The 'TC&Me' platform keeps employees informed about various wellbeing issues. The company also encourages participation in physical activities, such as the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge, to promote physical and mental health. The hybrid working policy further supports a balance between work and home life.
Thomas Carroll's charitable trust supports local individuals and causes. The company also participates in community initiatives such as the Christmas PJ appeal and the Aviva Broker Community Fund Award, reflecting its commitment to giving back to society.
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Financial Services

TotallyMoney

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TotallyMoney's Managers Network ensures that all managers are equipped to support their teams. They receive internal management training, including essential policies, delegation frameworks, and creating psychological safety, ensuring employees feel trusted and cared for.
TotallyMoney promotes a strong team spirit, encouraged through various social clubs and company-wide social events. These initiatives, along with weekly breakfast meetings, ensure that employees feel a sense of belonging within their teams.
TotallyMoney offers a plethora of growth and development opportunities. Generous training budgets, regular catch-ups, mentoring, and progression frameworks encourage employees to utilise their skills and advance in their careers.
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Recruitment

Trinnovo Group

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Trinnovo Group offers clear Sales and Corporate Career Pathways, diversity training, and two formal management development programmes. These initiatives support the employees' skill utilisation and provide opportunities for advancement.
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.
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Consultancy

Tritility

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Tritility supports is proud to support its people through the good times and the bad. It offers all employees private health insurance and a 24/7 Employee Assistance and Counselling Service. The organisation is an NHS accredited Mindful Employer and a Disability Confident Employer.
The organisation works with Education Partnership North East to offer a range of fully funded distance learning courses. It also provides the opportunity to progress into leadership through its management training pathway, delivered by in-house specialists.
Tritility’s commission structure is uncapped and paid from the first £1 that an employee generates. The organisation also offers additional holiday allowances and salary increases for long service, and a range of office incentives and prizes for excellent performance.
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Telecom

Yo Telecom

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At Yo Telecom’s Summer and Christmas All Hands Events, awards are presented to employees who have embodied one of the company’s 10 core values. Rewards and incentives include team activities and nights out, as well as trips abroad such as skiing in Courchevel, jet skiing in Dubai, and yacht trips in Cannes.
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.
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Manufacturing

Instarmac Group

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Instarmac Group is committed to the development of its employees. Through initiatives like the 'Next Steps' career planning tool and a variety of learning opportunities, employees are encouraged to enhance their skills and pursue their career aspirations.
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.
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