Retention & Well Being

2006 Category Winner - Retention & Well Being

Name of organisation:
Hewlett Packard Manufacturing Ltd.

Number of employees:
1284

Industry Sector:
Manufacturing

Some examples of what Hewlett Packard Manufacturing have done:

Very detailed comprehensive approach to job retention, this is covered in both the absence management and work restriction policies.
Employee is consulted on an on-going basis to maximise opportunities for the person to retain their employment.
Employee Assistance Programme in operation.
Adaptations have been made for employees with disabilities.
Retraining services are offered to employees who acquire a disability.
Optimising the balance of working and living policy recently introduced.
Accident and prevention programme in place.

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