Learning, Development & Progression

2006 Category Winner - Learning, Development & Progression

Name of organisation:
Hewlett Packard Manufacturing Ltd.

Number of employees:
1284

Industry Sector:
Manufacturing

Some examples of what Hewlett Packard Manufacturing have done:

The workforce development manager who is responsible for learning and development has participated in cultural awareness training.
All instructor led training use DVDs with subtitles for the hearing impaired.
Any college, university or training provider is checked to ensure that any employee with a disability who wishes to attend a course can do so.
All appraisals for employees with a disability take place according to the same criteria applied to all employees.
Information about career development/promotional opportunities are made available and communicated in a range of formats accessible to all employees.
Employees with disabilities are working in senior management, general management, administration and operative positions.

2005 Category Winner - Career Development, Training & Retention

Name of organisation:
Jurys Doyle Hotel Group plc

Number of employees:
4500

Industry Sector:
Leisure

Some examples of what Jurys Doyle Hotel Group have done:

Organisation provides health screening checks and critical illness checks once a year
Every employee is afforded the opportunity to acquire skills and experience and to give feedback on their development plan
In house training is used and communicated through JDnet, notice boards, department managers, coloured notices and personal plans
Absenteeism is reviewed every month and acted on
Internal doctor and external consultants are consulted
Employees are accommodated through working hours, job share, flexi time and shift work