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COLLEAGUES HAVE A VOICE As part of an integrated programme of communication and engagement activities, every quarter we hold town halls for colleagues, led by the Group CEO. This is an opportunity to share a business update, talk about current successes and challenges, and look to future opportunities. Importantly, it provides another way for colleagues to ask any questions directly to the Group CEO and members of the Executive team. As well as sharing “what” we do, which is our strategy, we also focus on “how” we do it with our “culture on a page” and storytelling around our behaviours and doing business the Just Way. There are many opportunities to share opinions, from 1–1 chats to town halls, team meetings and more – and the culture of the company is that everyone should have a voice. Within my team During the year we also continued to hold our “Take on Board” sessions, which are designed to give colleagues the opportunity to hear directly from our Non-Executive Directors and ask any questions they may have. Topics have included inclusivity, high performance, equity and the Company’s approach to remuneration and bonuses. You can read more about Board engagement on page 54. 92% I do feel that my opinions are valued.” Colleague comment from October Peakon survey In addition to the town halls and “Take on Board” sessions which are held virtually and in-person, we also run “Conversations with the Execs”. The aim is to offer another opportunity for colleagues to be able to hear from members of the Executive team, share views about what we’re doing well as an organisation and where we could improve, and ask questions. Sessions during the year have included conversations around the importance of company culture, understanding the benefits of hybrid working, knowledge sharing and the career journeys of our Executive team. Hearing from the women on the Board, and open, honest conversations. I loved how enthusiastically Michelle and Kathy spoke about a range of topics. As a new starter, it really showed me that the top level care about this Company beyond profits!” Colleague comment from the ‘Take on Board’ session of colleagues that attended the town hall session in June 2023, and completed the survey, strongly or somewhat agreed that they found it valuable. 100% of colleagues that attended the “Take on Board” in November, and completed the survey, strongly agreed or agreed that they found it valuable.
WHAT IT MEANS TO WORK AT JUST Following six months of research and design we launched our new Employee Value Proposition (“EVP”) and employer brand. The aim is to clearly communicate why the people we want to become part of our business should join Just – and stay – as highly engaged team members. Authentically saying what it’s like to work for Just and what we offer allows us to effectively communicate with everyone throughout their time working in the organisation. Whether we’re creating attraction campaigns, inducting new joiners, discussing career development, sabbaticals, maternity leave or annual reviews, our aim is that everything we say and do should feel consistently true to who we are as an employer. Importantly, it also links to what the Company expects from colleagues in return as part of the “deal” – from being completely engaged around “what” we do and achieving objectives, through to “how” we do things the Just Way.
I think we strike a nice balance between ambition and integrity” Colleague comment from EVP focus group session.
Our programme of communication and engagement activities to embed our EVP and employer brand, included the introduction of a new colleague magazine, called US. to share more about life at Just – from reward, development and ways of working, through to stories about the positive impact we are making on people’s lives and the environment around us.
EMPLOYEE VALUE PROPOSITION
Consisting of three brand pillars, our EVP is the link between colleagues and the Company, underpinning the aim that everyone feels they have a brilliant colleague experience and that they belong at Just.
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