Natalie Quilter, Notting Hill Genesis – Finalist 2024, Family-Friendly Champion, sponsored by Arnold Clark
Having founded the Carers Network four years ago, Natalie Quilter is its Chair alongside her role as the HR Operational Lead, where she oversees Notting Hill Genesis’ People Strategy. Her role outside work is as a carer for her mum who has Multiple Sclerosis and several mental health conditions, whom she has cared for since she was nine.
Louise Haffenden, URW – Finalist 2024, Family-Friendly Champion, sponsored by Arnold Clark
Louise Haffenden is the People Director at Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), whose top-down approach and passion to drive positive change, combined with a determination to deliver results, has made a tangible difference to the culture and people of the organisation.
Anna Homewood, Aldermore Bank – Winner 2024, Family-Friendly Champion, sponsored by Arnold Clark
Upon joining Aldermore Bank, Anna Homewood, Director of Finance, recognized the need for a robust support system for working parents and carers. Her unwavering passion and leadership were instrumental in establishing the thriving Family and Carers Network – a testament to her dedication to employee well-being. Since its launch in July 2023, the Family & Carers Network has flourished under Anna's leadership, boasting over 100 members and a dedicated team of 25+ volunteers.
A big impact in a small business: how SF Recruitment made flexible working work in an SME
Flexible working makes a good business case, promising to deliver better engagement, productivity and staff retention. But these benefits can sometimes be seen as the preserve of big corporations, perceived to have the resources needed to make flexible working a success.
TPP Recruitment – Finalist 2022, Best Small Employer
By proudly embracing flexible working, TPP Recruitment are able to be more inclusive, sustain a productive workforce, and ensure they are an appealing prospect for new talent.
SF Recruitment – Winner 2022, Best Small Employer
With flexible working as a core part of their business model, SF Recruitment’s gives employees the autonomy to work in the way that suits them and build a fulfilling career that will sustain the business long term.
SF Recruitment – Winner 2022, Best Flexible Working
SF Recruitment’s dedication to flexibility is driven by a belief in the benefits for both individuals and the business, evident in the resounding success of their comprehensive flexible model.
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield – Commended 2022, Best Family Network
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield’s ‘Working Families Together Champions’ family network operates to connect and support parents whilst also influencing positive policy change to enhance the family-friendly culture.
Bank of England – Winner 2022, Best Family Network
The Bank of England’s Parents+ network offers support to members in balancing their career with the pressures of home life, as well as affecting change at an organisational level to ensure parents at all stages of the journey feel valued and supported.
Phoenix Group – Winner 2022, Best for Carers & Eldercare
Phoenix Group has introduced policies and practices that enable carers in their workforce to look after their loved ones without the worry that it will impact their income or career, thereby creating a culture of belonging which has improved retention and productivity.
Scottish Water – Winner 2020 – Scottish Top Employer Awards (Public Sector)
Scottish Water is a public sector organisation providing vital water and wastewater utility services across Scotland, enabled by a workforce of 4200 employees.
Hymans Robertson – Winner 2020 – Scottish Top Employers Award (Large Employer)
At Hymans Robertson, working flexibly is fundamental to the way we do business. We encourage and actively support the use of agile working for all staff across the business.
