Judith Leary-JoyceGreat Companies Consulting

Becoming an

Employer of Choice

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•Ease of recruitment•Improved retention•Employee pride and commitment

Great Companies experience:

Great culture is:

Soft and fluffy

An easy option

All about money

Employer of Choice Mythology

HarmlessnessHelp people do a good job

Practice Harmlessness

Everyone wants to do a good job each day

We give what we receive

We respond to positive affirmation

In a restrictive environment, we shrink to fit

In the right environment, everyone can shine

Great Organisations understand:

Great Companies Model

FOUNDATION

PROCESS

Vision

Communication

Responsibility

Belonging

360 Service

Management

Leadership

Guiding Principles

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Leadership is the key factor

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Factor Correlation with Workplace Experience

I feel I can make a positive contribution to the success of

the organisation.

The management are open and honest

My manager praises a job

well done

I suffered from job related stress last year

Tangibles of a Great Culture

Good Pension/Benefits Appropriate Facilities

Excellent Processes

Right Tools for the

Job

Added Benefits

Individual Quirks

St Luke’s Ball Pit

Financial Advice – Flight Centre

Honda Playtime

Grandparent leave - Asda

Hiscox MG

Great Company Leaders

Challenge and SupportCelebrate Success

Part of the Team

Listen regularlyLearn from mistakes

•Takes time to get to know people beyond the superficial

•Addresses inappropriate behaviour with clear unambiguous feedback

• Encourages others to learn from their mistakes

•Is visible and approachable in the workplace

•Listens first in order to understand another’s perspective

•Makes others feel valued as individuals.

GCC Great Leadership 360

Understand the

business context

Guiding vision and strategy

Engage people

Build and

maintain trust

GREAT COMPANY LEADERSHIP

Build and

maintain trust

Skills

Knowledge

Structure

Processes

Culture

Style

Lasting

Change Short

term change

Actions

Building Great Working Culture

Behaviour

Behaviour Breeds CultureInherited thinkingInherited behaviour

Organisational Effectiveness

Know what you stand forDevelop your people

Listen carefullyBuild ideas with them

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