Wales and West Housing, Finalist 2015, The Direct Line Group Best for Line Managers Award
Wales and West Housing (WWH) demonstrated that it was really thinking about the role of the line manager in establishing culture and performance, essential for implementing effective flexible working, by embarking on a journey called ‘Developing heroes to make a difference’. This is a bespoke employee development programme which includes ‘Development Conversations’ training for all…
Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service – Winner 2015 Carers Scotland Award for Best for Carers and Eldercare
Employees who feel they have significant caring responsibilities can apply to join a carer register.
Skyscanner – Commended 2015 Scottish Top Employers (large private sector)
Skyscanner strives to ensure working parents can balance their work and family commitments, recognising that such an approach is vital for staff happiness, engagement and productivity.
Plantronics, Winner 2013, The Best for Innovation Award
Sector: Technology/Communications Location: Royal Wootton Bassett Employees: 120 UK based, 3,500 world-wide Plantronics is a medium-sized company specialising in the technology sector. They have taken an approach to flexible and family-friendly working which they themselves say starts and ends from the proposition that employees can be trusted to deliver whatever working pattern they choose. By…
Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Finalist 2013, The E-ON Best for Carers and Eldercare Award
Sector: Healthcare Location: London Employees: 3,197 Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust takes a proactive approach towards carers. They define a carer as someone who looks after a family member, partner or friend that they live with who is elderly, frail or has a disability. The care they provide is unpaid. The main objective is to…
Centrica, Winner 2014, The National Grid Best for Flexible Working Award
Centrica wants to be the leading energy company, and it recognises that its people are the key to realising this ambition. To this end, it has committed to developing flexible working as a way to create a working environment that is inclusive, attracts and retains the best people, and encourages them to fulfil their potential.…
