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The economy can do somersaults but employees at Oxera feel their jobs are safe. These economics consultants, who work with governments, regulators and leading companies, give the firm a top 10 positive score of 87% for their job security. The privately-owned business is based in Oxford and staff feel it supports its local community, sponsoring one graduate student and a lecture series at Oxford University. It scores 72% overall for questions on giving something back, with a dedicated charities committee and a Christmas card designed by a child from Helen House hospice, one of the good causes it helps. A “green team” is currently organising a renewable electricity supplier and recycling. Staff praise the training and development opportunities at Oxera, giving the organisation 81% overall for questions on personal growth. Although it pays for professional qualifications, giving people study leave and other support, as well as putting on activities for National Stress Awareness day, it ranks in the bottom 20 for stress among its employees. A third of the 78 employees earn more than £45,000 a year and holiday rises from 25 to 30 days with service. Staff have performance- and profit-related pay, subsidised gym membership and a pitch provided for weekly football matches. The two managing directors of the firm, Helen Jenkins and Luis Correia da Silva, founded the business as Oxford Economic Research Associates Limited in 1982 and still aim to be approachable. People agree the firm is run on strong principles (82%) but they don't necessarily feel a strong sense of family (only 67% positive — the lowest score for this question among the top 100 companies). Work is stimulating (88%) and, on the lighter side, people can bring their partners to the winter party while the summer event is a family affair, complete with fairground stalls.
I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation
Every year Oxera hold a two-day Core Academy induction event for all new starters. They cover a session on ‘The Oxera Way' and the actual vision of the company. These sessions are presented by the company Partners, who explain the mission and vision of the company and how they plan to achieve and maintain them over the coming years through a five-year plan. There are always opportunities to ask questions and network with partners and Senior Management throughout the course of the event. Oxera also hold a Trade Fair each year, which is a company-wide information-sharing event. This is held offsite and everybody is invited to attend. It is a chance to find out more about the company's mission, vision and values in a fun and informative way.
The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future
Oxera provide a number of training courses run internally at all levels of the business. This ensures that the content is relevant and applicable to the delegates and that the information can be applied back to the workplace they operate within. Any questions or queries after the courses can also be directed back to the presenters as and when required. Oxera also encourage one-to-one training, which is provided by the highest level experts within the company. One of the pre-requisites in becoming a Senior Consultant at Oxera is Line Management experience. The company prepare consultants for this by allowing them the opportunity to line manage an intern or work experience person for a short period of time. They also hold a number of recruitment events which they encourage the consultants to take part in to develop their presentation, networking and interpersonal skills.
My organisation encourages charitable activities
Oxera provide a number of training courses run internally at all levels of the business. This ensures that the content is relevant and applicable to the delegates and that the information can be applied back to the workplace they operate within. Any questions or queries after the courses can also be directed back to the presenters as and when required. Oxera also encourage one-to-one training, which is provided by the highest level experts within the company. One of the pre-requisites in becoming a Senior Consultant at Oxera is Line Management experience. The company prepare consultants for this by allowing them the opportunity to line manage an intern or work experience person for a short period of time. They also hold a number of recruitment events which they encourage the consultants to take part in to develop their presentation, networking and interpersonal skills.
I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation
Every year Oxera hold a two-day Core Academy induction event for all new starters. They cover a session on ‘The Oxera Way' and the actual vision of the company. These sessions are presented by the company Partners, who explain the mission and vision of the company and how they plan to achieve and maintain them over the coming years through a five-year plan. There are always opportunities to ask questions and network with partners and Senior Management throughout the course of the event. Oxera also hold a Trade Fair each year, which is a company-wide information-sharing event. This is held offsite and everybody is invited to attend. It is a chance to find out more about the company's mission, vision and values in a fun and informative way.
The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future
Oxera provide a number of training courses run internally at all levels of the business. This ensures that the content is relevant and applicable to the delegates and that the information can be applied back to the workplace they operate within. Any questions or queries after the courses can also be directed back to the presenters as and when required. Oxera also encourage one-to-one training, which is provided by the highest level experts within the company. One of the pre-requisites in becoming a Senior Consultant at Oxera is Line Management experience. The company prepare consultants for this by allowing them the opportunity to line manage an intern or work experience person for a short period of time. They also hold a number of recruitment events which they encourage the consultants to take part in to develop their presentation, networking and interpersonal skills.
I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation
Every year Oxera hold a two-day Core Academy induction event for all new starters. They cover a session on ‘The Oxera Way' and the actual vision of the company. These sessions are presented by the company Partners, who explain the mission and vision of the company and how they plan to achieve and maintain them over the coming years through a five-year plan. There are always opportunities to ask questions and network with partners and Senior Management throughout the course of the event. Oxera also hold a Trade Fair each year, which is a company-wide information-sharing event. This is held offsite and everybody is invited to attend. It is a chance to find out more about the company's mission, vision and values in a fun and informative way.
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