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Responsible business Supporting our people
Our people are our greatest strength. We are focused on developing our people to be the best they can be. The people priorities are aligned with our business strategy to help deliver solutions that enable our talent to actively contribute to driving the business forward and supporting our Company’s growth ambitions. We welcome talented people from all backgrounds who live and breathe our guiding principles and who want to make a difference for our clients. We have evolved our people strategy under three main pillars: 1. Increase leadership and management capability
outcomes for our clients. As our business grows and evolves, we continue to work hard to maintain the culture and values that are important to us. Guiding principles Our guiding principles are at the core of our culture and set the standards for the decisions we make and the way we treat our clients, partners, and each other. Our values are non-negotiable. The guiding principles form the foundation of our capabilities and performance evaluation frameworks. When recruiting, we assess candidates against our guiding principles to ensure we employ individuals who share our values. When reviewing performance, we assess our people against our guiding principles, to ensure they uphold our values in their work. Each year we celebrate our annual Above and Beyond awards, nominated and voted for by our people. Awards are presented for each of our guiding principles, with the diamond award going to the person who has demonstrated outstanding and unwavering commitment throughout the year.
feedback. Although slightly lower than the 81% participation rate in June 2023, this consistency over two years demonstrates the ongoing trust and engagement our employees have in this feedback channel. The survey covers a wide range of important areas including strategy, diversity, equity and inclusion (“DE&I”), leadership, wellbeing (including flexible working), career development and communication. The results indicate ongoing engagement across the Group, with notable highlights: • Performance management: This area saw an impressive 11-point increase from last year. This significant improvement reflects the positive impact of changes we implemented based on feedback in last year’s survey. Our focus on refining performance management processes has resonated with employees, enhancing their confidence in our approach, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. • Fulfilling careers: Employees reported feeling more empowered in their roles, reinforcing our commitment to providing meaningful career development opportunities. • DE&I: 74% of respondents provided positive feedback, compared to 7% who responded negatively, showing sustained strength in this critical area. To ensure targeted improvements, we produce individualised reports for each business area, enabling managers to address the specific needs of their teams. By asking further questions, listening attentively, and taking action, we continue to make Brooks Macdonald an even better place to work.
2. Drive high performance 3. Employee experience
All three pillars are underpinned by our Inclusive by Design strategy which enables us to challenge ourselves and our processes, ensuring an inclusive approach in everything we do. This creates a culture in which the diverse perspectives, experiences and backgrounds of our people are valued, helping to drive a psychologically safe culture. This in turn inspires people to do their best work and bring their whole selves to work. We know that having a motivated and engaged workforce will lead to better outcomes for everyone; our employees, clients, and shareholders. Our culture We are proud of the strong culture we have built at Brooks Macdonald. We know that culture is a primary driver for attracting and retaining our talent, and for achieving the right
Speak Up highlights
The Speak Up employee engagement survey is a vital tool for understanding the work experience at Brooks Macdonald and for identifying meaningful improvements to our employee value proposition. In July 2024, 79% of our employees participated in the Speak Up survey, a strong response rate that underscores the importance our people place on providing
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