Personnel Today Awards : Workplace Culture Award

The shortlist for the Personnel Today Awards 2023 has been revealed! As we count down the weeks to the awards night on 21 November, we take a closer look at the finalists for the Workplace Culture Award – Smaller Employers, which is sponsored by HSBC UK.

Beyondly

Beyondly, a B Corp environmental consultancy, recognises that employees want more from their jobs and are increasingly seeking out employers that have a positive impact on the world around them.

In 2022 it rebranded from its former identity, Comply Direct. Understanding that a successful rebrand required full buy-in from its employees, volunteers across job levels and departments were brought together to help with the project. Exercises were carried out to better understand what employees felt the brand should look and feel like and to ensure the employee voice was accounted for in all decisions.

A six-month project was undertaken to examine the lifecycle of a Beyondly employee, considering where it could better support staff. It identified life events ranging from learning to drive and buying a first home, to short- and long-term illness, pregnancy, gender transitioning, and retirement.

The Talent and Culture team have introduced new initiatives and policies including life leave, interest free loans, and a more structured mentoring scheme. All…