The Whistler Employee Newsletter Your monthly round up of what’s been happening across the Group August 2024 Have you watched our mid-year business update video?
As we reach the mid-way point for 2024, our Executive Chairman Nick Wells, provides a business update.
Scan this QR code to watch the full video on Marvin.
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We’re in the top 10!
Continuing to delight our customers
We are thrilled to announce we have secured a top ten position in the annual Thames Valley 250 listing.
Our overall satisfaction result has increased following this year's annual Customer Satisfaction survey!
Compiled by The Business Magazine, the Thames Valley 250 celebrates the region's top privately-owned businesses and ranks them by annual sales turnover. Those mentioned in the latest rankings create 144,000 jobs and contribute significantly to the area's economic output. Award Nomination Whistl Doordrop are nominated for the “Collaboration Award” at the MPA Awards for their work with Havas Media Network and Matalan on “Print Drives Digital Success for Matalan”.
Customers from all businesses within the Whistl Group, except Relish, were invited to have their say.
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The Whistler Employee Newsletter
August 2024
Check out what has been happening, and what is coming up…
Supporting Local Charities We've had several successful charity events this month!
Whistl Stop Tour - July 2024
Ten of our Bolton colleagues recently visited a local high school to share their advice on careers, skills, knowledge and opportunities at Whistl. They answered many questions the children had regarding a career in the logistics industry.
Our colleagues in our Bristol depot held a bake sale and raised a cracking £220 for Bristol Children’s Hospital. Sofia Mihaela Romascu , (Warehouse Operative) was crowned as the “Star Baker” for her amazing cakes.
Richard Cole (Driver, Parcelhub) raised £2,350 for the British Heart Foundation with his Darts and Race Night Event!
Visit Marvin to see how it went!
Keep an eye out for EDI...
Glasgow raised £204 for St Andrews Hospice with their pride coffee morning and Bingo game!
Over the next quarter, the EDI Team are raising awareness about some important topics.
Keep your eyes peeled and get involved where you can!
Well done to all! If you’re hosting a charity event, let us know by emailing marvin@whistl.co.uk.
Don’t forget! The Wellbeing Team’s Tallest Sunflower Competition is still happening! You have until Monday 26th August 2024 to enter. Send your entries to wellbeing@whistl.co.uk
National Allotment Week
12th-18th August 2024
Our Wellbeing Team are celebrating these green spaces and the benefits they have for our health, our wellbeing and the planet!
Keep an eye out on Marvin for more details!
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Latest achievements and updates from our colleagues Employee Newsletter The Whistler Congratulations to our Employees of the Month... Fire Stopper! Congratulations to Aron Harris,
August 2024
Parcelhub Driver at our Smethwick site, who has recently completed his Fire Warden Level 2 course.
Bedford Andrejs Makoldins
Suhel Wins Double!
Nilton Da Costa
Congratulations to Suhel Tayeb (Transport Planner, Bolton) for
Joe Fowlds
winning both £25 vouchers from our Q2 Win New Business scheme prize draw after submitting multiple leads over the quarter.
Bolton
Nilton Da Costa
Jay Parmer
Do you want to win vouchers? Scan here to learn more about our scheme. Be in it to win it!
Glasgow
Suzanne McLelland
Whistl Apprenticeships
Want to gain an extra qualification to help further your career?
Steven Ferns
Contribute to your Learning and Development through our apprenticeship courses .
Fiona Anderson
Scan here to learn more!
Drowning in Gold! More of our sales colleagues have recently achieved their JICMAIL Gold accreditation:
Show your support to your colleagues by leaving them likes and comments on Marvin!
Maddy Hearmon & Natalie Little
Luke McKenna
Shelley Magee
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The Whistler Employee Newsletter
August 2024
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An EDI Breakdown EDI stands for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our EDI Allies are committed to promoting Equality,
Enter Our Competition! We recently launched a new book, “Reflections from eCommerce Entrepreneurs”. To celebrate the launch of the book, we are running a fun competition! We want to see the craziest place you can read a book! The most creative photos will win: Send your photos to marvin@whistl.co.uk by Friday 26th August for your chance to win a copy of our book as well as the listed vouchers! Don’t forget about your Hot Offers! As a Whistl Group Employee, you’re entitled to some awesome offers through the Plus You portal. To find out more, visit the “Benefits and Offers” section on Marvin, under “Worklife”. • 1st prize - £75 voucher • 2nd prize - £50 voucher • 3rd prize - £25 voucher
Diversity, and Inclusion, and acting as role models across the business.
Equality Equality at Whistl means fair and consistent treatment with equal access to opportunities for all.
Diversity Diversity recognises differences and values a range of perspectives in decision-making, ensuring a representative workforce.
Inclusion An inclusive workplace allows everyone to belong, contribute, and reach their full potential,
regardless of background.
To get more information on EDI, visit Marvin and head to the top Navigation Bar. From there, click “About Us”, and you will find the EDI Homepage.
Our supportive EDI team is always available to answer your questions and queries. Keen to get involved? If you’re interested in becoming an EDI Ally, we’d love to hear from you! Please email edi@whistl.co.uk
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