Warwickshire Employer of Choice Award 2005

Winners of the Warwickshire Employer of Choice Awards 2005

Previous award winners, the Hilton Hotel Warwick, hosted the 4th annual Employer of Choice Awards on the evening of 28th November 2005, supported by EQUAL ‘Adjust the Balance’ Development Partnership.

Every year employers eagerly compete to be recognised as the top employer of choice in the County, and this year was no exception. Tension was running high as people waited to hear who would win each of the four categories and receive one of the prestigious cut-crystal awards.

Over 130 people attended the event and after battling the snowy conditions to attend the awards ceremony guests warmed themselves while enjoying a pre-dinner chat to other guests, a glass of wine and classical music from the Almayer String Quartet.

Bright Kids staff enjoying a pre-dinner drink

The standard of entries from Warwickshire employers keeps rising and this year the judges had a difficult time choosing between the many excellent applications that were received.

After dinner keynote speaker and previous award winner Tricia Wellings from Bright Kids Nursery, Studley, talked about the reasons for her success. She highlighted the importance of work-life balance policies to organisations and their workforce and how it had been key in the development of her own business.

Master of ceremonies John Deegan, Director of PTES, then named each of the winners with Councillor Gordon Collett, Chair of Warwickshire County Council, presenting the awards.

Category winners showing off their cut-crystal awards

A total of sixteen awards and framed certificates were presented to winners and runners up, as well as a special recognition award for outstanding achievement in Work-life Balance. All winners received a magnificent cut-crystal block engraved with the name of the business and awards category in which they had won.

The Warwickshire Employer of Choice Awards are organised by Warwickshire County Council and help in raising the profile of Work-life Balance as a first-class benefit to businesses and organisations within the county. Congratulations to all those who entered the awards or supported the event this year.

Winner Small Employer Award 2005

Warwickshire Association of Youth Clubs has formalised its work-life balance policies in response to the needs of both its staff and trustees. Staff are valued and given the opportunity to develop within a supportive environment, and as such are extremely committed to the organisation. In spite of funding issues, people stay with the organisation due to the exceptional working environment where flexibility and training opportunities are the norm.

Winner Medium Employer Award 2005

Tollbar Warwick is a sharp sales-based motor trade business, that has developed exceptional work-life balance policies for this market sector. Staff are treated as individuals and flexible working arrangements fit with customer needs. Within the business communication is excellent and success is celebrated. This has resulted in a good team spirit with staff working hard to support the organisation.

Joint Winners Large Employer Award 2005

Intrum Justitia, a credit management company based in Stratford-upon-Avon understands its employees are its most valuable asset and has work-life balance written into the business plan. Staff are extremely enthusiastic about the organisation and the range of benefits on offer which include flexible working, a comprehensive training programme and career development opportunities as well as an IVF policy.

Myton Hospices, Warwick demonstrates outstanding care and support for its staff. Work-life balance policies have been developed to address the individual and group needs of staff and its reputation as a caring employer means that it has a waiting list of potential employees. In the last 12 months complimentary therapy has been made available to staff and childcare vouchers are being considered.

Winner Corporate Employer Award 2005

MIRA Ltd, Nuneaton has developed a comprehensive work-life balance policy which was launched in 2004. The range of company benefits and flexible working opportunities result in excellent staff morale. Management understand the benefits of the work-life balance programme and are good role models, which is particularly significant in an organisation with a predominantly male workforce. MIRA Ltd is really keen to retain employees with key skills, and all staff have the right to request a flexible working pattern to spend more time with their family or to pursue a hobby or non work-related training programme.

Special Achievement Award 2005

Bacharach Europe Ltd, Leamington Spa supports its workforce with a range of work-life balance policies to ensure the viability of the organisation. Policies are built into the strategic planning process and the MD’s enthusiasm for the business and understanding of the benefits of flexible working has meant that policies have been consistently developed and improved. The excellent package of employee benefits, training opportunities and flexible working arrangements ensure staff are happy and motivated and able to contribute more to the profitability of the organisation.

To view winners and finalists from other years of the awards click on the links below

Award winners for the Employer of Choice Awards 2007

Award winners for the Employer of Choice Awards 2006

Award winners for the Employer of Choice Awards 2005

Award winners for the Employer of Choice Awards 2004

Award winners for the Employer of Choice Awards 2003

Award winners for the Employer of Choice Awards 2002

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