Best Companies Live Q2

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Aired on Friday 19th May 2023

A free-to-attend virtual event hosted the quarterly live reveal of the Best Companies to Work For in the UK, alongside a packed agenda of insightful discussions tackling the most important workplace issues in 2023.

Broadcast from MediaCity with a live studio audience for the first time ever, Dan Walker was joined by HR leaders on the infamous red chairs to discuss people management strategies that go beyond hitting KPIs, by driving better relationships and building meaningful connections.

Insight Sessions focused on the four key behaviours of MC³, a powerful methodology for measuring and improving manager engagement, with topics including How to energise and inspire teams and Creating a culture of growth and recognition.

Couldn't make it on the day? Don’t worry! Join the Best Companies community and get on-demand access to league table reveals and insight sessions from all previous and future events.

Guest Panellists include
Philip Vickers Charles Tyrwhitt
Shirts
Neil Tune Transparity
Laura Bunn Roadchef Ltd
Dave Allen Brandpie
Join us on Reserve your Place Now Insight & Celebration with the Best Companies to Work for Join us on 19th May as we host our Q2 celebration spectacular - a series of live broadcasts designed to recognise the Best Companies to Work For in 2023 and highlight those leading the way in employee engagement. Simply enter your email below to register and check out the latest from our upcoming event Catch up on all the action and learn from those leading the way in employee engagement
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Insight Sessions
How to Energise & Inspire Teams

Motivational managers sell the direction and vision of their organisation, ensuring their people understand how they fit into a bigger picture. In this session we explore how managers in thriving organisations are inspiring and energising their teams.

Creating a Culture of Growth & Recognition

People are more engaged when they feel valued, so recognising an employee for their contribution is vital for maintaining a productive and positive team. We find out how managers are creating environments where their teams can flourish and grow.

The Importance of Conversation

Sharing information in an open and honest way is vital for effective communication in the workplace. In this session we explore how managers are promoting a culture of conversation and the initiatives they are putting in place to take feedback on board.

Demonstrating Care While Maintaining Candour

Managers who recognise the impact of workload and the resulting pressure on their team members demonstrate that they care for them as individuals, which is vital for building strong relationships. In this session we find out how the best managers are challenging their people and having open and honest conversations, whilst showing that they truly care.

Agenda
Friday 19th May 2023
Event start 9.00am (10 mins) Join Jonathan, Dan and Jemma as they kick off the second Best Companies Live event of 2023 and set the scene for the day.
How to Energise & Inspire Teams 9.10am (50 mins) Insight session Motivational managers sell the direction and vision of their organisation, ensuring their people understand how they fit into a bigger picture. In this session we explore how managers in thriving organisations are inspiring and energising their teams.
Regional List Reveals 10.00am (15 mins) In the first reveal of the day, the regional list celebrates the great workplaces local to you. How will your region fare? Choose to watch the list relevant to you and prepare to be inspired!
Hear from the Regional Stand-outs 10.15am (10 mins) Join us as we speak to a selection of guests from the winning regions about what it takes to excel.
Creating a Culture of Growth & Recognition 10.25am (50 mins) Insight session People are more engaged when they feel valued, so recognising an employee for their contribution is vital for maintaining a productive and positive team. We find out how managers are creating environments where their teams can flourish and grow.
Sector League Table Reveals 11.15am (15 mins) If you want to know who is leading the way for employee engagement in your sector, then this session is not to be missed! Join us as we reveal the Q1 Best Companies to Work For across a range of different industries.
Hear from the Sector Stand-outs 11.45am (10 mins) Join us as we speak to a selection of guests from sectors about what it takes to excel.
The Importance of Conversation 11.55am (50 mins) Insight session Sharing information in an open and honest way is vital for effective communication in the workplace. In this session we explore how managers are promoting a culture of conversation and the initiatives they are putting in place to take feedback on board.
Demonstrating Care While Maintaining Candour 1.55pm (50 mins) Insight session Managers who recognise the impact of workload and the resulting pressure on their team members demonstrate that they care for them as individuals, which is vital for building strong relationships. In this session we find out how the best managers are challenging their people and having open and honest conversations, whilst showing that they truly care.
National List Reveals 2.45pm (20 mins) This is it folks, the BIG reveal. Who has made the national league tables of the Best Companies to Work For in the UK? This is the time to for graduates to eagerly listen, for the competition to enviously watch and for the listed companies involved to shout out in celebration!
National Number 1's 3.05pm (15 mins) If you’ve made it to the top, then the spotlight is on you! How did you get there? What does this mean? And, most importantly, how are you celebrating? Dan will find out all this and more in an emotional and exciting discussion with those that have made the top spot.
Event Close 3.20pm (10 mins)
League table reveals
Regional Reveals 10.10am (25mins) Who made the regional lists?
Sector Reveals 11.15am (20mins) Who made the sector lists?
National List Reveals 2.00pm (30mins) Who made the national lists?
National Stand-outs 2.30pm (15mins) Revealing the Stand-outs
Sector Stand-outs 11.50am (10mins) Hear from the Stand-outs
Regional Stand-outs 10.35am (10mins) Hear from the Stand-outs
Q3 Insight Sessions
The Cost of Living Crisis 9.40am (30mins) With the cost of living crisis continuing to put pressure on both employees and business alike, how are leaders responding to this latest crisis and demonstrating that they care?
Maintaining culture & building energy 10.45am (30mins) In a world where working remotely is now a real option for many, or indeed a requirement for some, how do you maintain a sense of culture and build energy amongst employees?
How important is employer brand? 12.00pm (30mins) How important is marketing your credentials as a stand-out employer when it comes to recruitment and retention?
People management in a remote world 12.30pm (30mins) As we embrace new ways of working, how do you effectively equip managers to manage remotely?
Who's getting it right? 1.30pm (30mins) After a very challenging couple of years, which organisations have bucked the trend and seen their engagement scores increase?
On-demand insight sessions include....
Are you doing enough to attract and retain your employees? Nov '22 (30mins) Organisations prioritising their employees' personal and professional development reap the rewards in many ways. Our panellists explain how their commitment to their people’s personal goals and ambitions are helping them become employers of choice. watch now
Leadership: Navigating challenging and changing times Nov '22 (30mins) The Covid-19 pandemic and ongoing economic uncertainty are putting business leadership under the microscope and (re)defining what makes a good leader. So, what is good leadership practice in these challenging times? watch now
The cost-of-living crisis Feb '23 (30mins) The UK cost-of-living crisis began in late 2021 and shows no signs of letting up as 2023 unfolds. What cost-of-living-crisis support are companies offering, and how else are they encouraging staff to stay during these challenging times? watch now
How to reduce workplace stress and boost team morale Feb '23 (30mins) Living with uncertainty has become a way of life, but that doesn't mean that we're all comfortable with it. How are companies overcoming workplace stress brought on by uncertainty, and how are they keeping up team morale during challenging times? watch now
How listening to employees grows confidence in leadership Feb '23 (30mins) Poor listening can undermine your team's confidence in leadership. In turn, this can affect morale, productivity and job satisfaction. So, how can you improve two-way communication in the workplace so you're best set up to listen and then act on what you hear? watch now
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