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Feb 2023
Last Updated: 17/02/2023
Stray Ferret Awards: Best Employee Development
The Award for Best Employee Development is sponsored by Jones Myers, Family Law Solicitors.
Jones Myers deal exclusively with the family sector, including civil partnerships, divorce and child protection.
The legal firm consistently ranked top in Yorkshire by the influential Legal 500 and Chambers guides.
This award is designed to highlight businesses that develop their employees, giving them the best start for a new career.
Finalists
Continued Care
Continued Care provides people with complex health issues the support needed to move back into their homes.
All training for new employees begins in the on-site classroom. New carers will only begin working with people once their training is entirely complete and they feel confident in their role.
Continued Care offers funding towards qualifications. There is no limit on training and staff earn a bonus when they achieve qualifications, including NVQs.
Samantha Harrison, Director and Nominated Individual of Continued Care, said:
“We feel very honoured to be recognised within the category. We believe working sector it is important that everyone can develop their career and attain qualifications.
"Investing in employees’ skills and knowledge is hugely important to us as a company”.
Howard Conrad
Howard Conrad is Yorkshire’s leading independent Apple repair service.
Howard Conrad developed a bespoke training website for all its new starters.
The company also supports employees in undertaking external training courses that teach staff skills that can be used in-house.
Howard Conrad also encourages employees to trial any new ideas to develop new skills and services.
Tom James, Technician at Howard Conrad, said:
“Employee development is very important to use. For us to grow as a company and achieve our goals, the team needs to grow with us.
"We are honoured to be shortlisted for this award. It shows that the hard work from every single member of the team is now paying."
Grantley Hall
Grantley Hall is a luxury five-star hotel and wellness retreat near Ripon.
Team members of Grantley Hall are trained at its on-site training facility, Grantley Academy.
Grantley Hall offers staff live-in accommodation, free meals, wellbeing support and a complimentary gym.
Staff can also access training from senior staff members and even Michelin-Starred Chef, Shaun Rankin.
Grantley Hall has a bespoke training website, developing skills that are used within a job role and to advance employees' careers.
Andrew McPherson, General Manager at Grantley Hall, said:
“We are delighted to be shortlisted for the Best Employee Development award at The Stray Ferret Business Awards. Here at Grantley Hall, we are passionate about employee development in order to strengthen our team in their careers.
"Our Grantley Academy is a core pillar of our business, which ensures that our team of more than 350 is trained and equipped to provide the five-star service that our guests know and love.”
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