HOSPITALITY AWARD

Winner Procter & Gamble Professional
Employees 40

"A very strong entry" commented judges, who also praised this company's all-round dedication to staff career development. Each employee has a work plan, reviewed quarterly by managers, and an online mentoring scheme is available to all staff. In addition, a "virtual" university gives staff worldwide access to more than 500 courses online.

Team-building events and satisfaction surveys are run every three months, and generous employee benefits include a flexible start and finish time, job-share and sabbaticals. All staff are entitled to company-funded broadband and can work from home when they choose.

Commendation Profile management and specialist recruitment

Profile's strong engagement with its staff and the scope it offers for people's personal development was highlighted as "extremely positive" by the judging team, as was its low staff turnover. On average, length of service at the company is more than 10 years and two of its directors have been promoted from entry level.

Commendation SVB Recruitment
Employees 12

Judges were impressed by SVB Recruitment's people-focused approach, and it was praised for creating a "family feel" for its staff. The company has introduced innovative schemes such as duvet days, monthly coaching sessions and flexible benefit packages including healthcare, gym membership and personal development courses.