ADAS fosters a sense of belonging: Environmental consultancy voted best place to work

Abstract

Purpose

Describes some of the policies that helped UK environmental consultancy ADAS to win best‐to‐work‐for prize in the Edie Awards for Environmental Excellence.

Design/methodology/approach

Concentrates on the company's approach to training and development, employee consultation and internal communications.

Findings

Details in particular the ADAS induction process, which helps new employees to feel a part of the organization and is seen as a key aspect of promoting employee retention.

Practical implications

Highlights the importance of good working relationships, rather than remuneration packages or frequent HR “initiatives”, in helping to create a good working environment.

Social implications

Emphasizes the importance not only of consulting employees, but of acting on the feedback received.

Originality/value

Details a number of policies that other firms with a geographically dispersed workforce may find helpful in cementing a sense of “belonging” to a single organization.

Citation

(2010), "ADAS fosters a sense of belonging: Environmental consultancy voted best place to work", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 18 No. 4, pp. 27-29. https://doi.org/10.1108/09670731011051522