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Local businesses are competing for the title of 'Jersey's Best Workplace' as part of a new initiative launched by All Island Media which will help them unlock insights about their teams.
In partnership with CompassJersey, the employee engagement award seeks to identify the gold-standard of employee satisfaction in the island.
To identify a winner, businesses will be benchmarked against each other and receive detailed analysis.
Before the analysis gets underway, Express spoke to several businesses who have decided to take part in the process. Last week, we heard from Randalls, Valla, St Martin's Surgery, Islands Insurance and Whitmill Trust Company.
Today, Diane Sumnall, Operations Director for the Channel Islands at Gr8 Recruitment, explained what the firm hopes to learn from the awards and what a good workplace culture means to them...
We thought it was exciting initiative and are always in interested in our employees insight and input. We actively encourage feedback but it will also be good to see what we can improve on.
Passionate, inclusive and driven.
We are always looking at ways to improve the business and at the core of that is the team. A positive culture encourages team engagement and motivation.
When employees feel valued and connected to their workplace, they are more likely to contribute ideas, see them put in place and want to stay with a Senior Leadership Team that listen.
We are keen to see what is important to employees, are they looking for longevity and career with the company or do they want to look at different things in the future. Have we got the work/life balance right and how we can achieve a happy workplace for everyone no matter what their role is in the team.
The insights gained can drive informed decision-making, help shape internal practices, and enhance overall workplace culture, ultimately leading to a more engaged and productive workforce
We are looking at this at an excellent way to receive feedback from our team but also to be nominated this can encourage business growth and make it an easy choice for consumers when choosing a recruitment agency.
To be part of this will encourage new candidates and businesses to opt for a different experience when looking for recruitment and career opportunities.
Top-performing companies will be highlighted in a special Jersey’s Best Workplace publication distributed in print and online through the Jersey Evening Post and Bailiwick Express. Winners will be honoured at a special awards ceremony in March 2025.
In addition to the survey results, compensation and potential to be crowned 'Jersey’s Best Workplace', entrants will receive an All Island Media advertising credit and an annual subscription to the digital edition of the Jersey Evening Post.
For more information, and to register, click HERE.
Randalls: "We want people to enjoy coming to work"
Valla: "We are only as good as the people we employ"
St Martin's Surgery: "Everyone deserves to have their voice heard and their opinions respected"
Islands Insurance Group: "We can build a shared vision where everyone feels valued and empowered"
Whitmill Trust Company: "We are eager to gain a deeper insight into how our team truly feels"
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