The Herefordshire & Worcestershire Chamber of Commerce has been named as one of the UK’s Best Companies to Work in 2021, placing on a number of top businesses to work for both locally and nationally.
The organisation has been recognised for its commitment to workplace excellence with a place on the coveted list on the Top 20 Best Business Services to work for, Top 100 Best Business to work for in the Midlands and finally Top 100 Best Small Companies to work for in the UK (the 4th consecutive year on this list).
Compiled by Best Companies, a position on the list is awarded to organisations reaching some of the highest overall scores of engagement generated by employee feedback and calculated using unique methodology
It is an accolade that demonstrates an organisation upholds the very highest workplace standards and genuinely cares about, and values, its employees.
The achievement is especially impressive after the challenges of a global pandemic, during which time a number of new staff initiatives have been introduced to support employee wellbeing such as daily top tips for physical and mental wellbeing, a virtual resilience workshop, and numerous virtual events to help keep everyone connected. A photography competition was also introduced inspiring staff to get in touch with nature for Mental Health Awareness Week.
The Chamber also introduced a range of new wellbeing initiatives including the ‘Cuppa Catch Up’s’ – these are bi-weekly virtual Zoom sessions where staff can drop in and have an informal 15-minute catch up with colleagues over a cup of tea or coffee. The sessions have been a great success so far and the team are looking forward to introducing new activities upon the return to the office.
Dawn Hardman, HR Director, said:
“We are delighted that we have been placed on 3 of the Best Companies to work for 2021 lists. Staff engagement has always been a priority for us and has remained a key focus over the last fifteen months since the beginning of lockdown and the move to homeworking. We recognised that ongoing staff activities, which bring people and teams together, had to be a priority during what has been a very challenging time for all. Achieving the Best Companies accreditation is an achievement we are all very proud to announce as it reflects the importance and success of the initiatives to both individuals and the business. Staff engagement will continue to be a key focus of our HR strategy moving forward.”
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