Please supply a written submission no longer than 1,500 words. Remember you can focus on as many of three key business areas as you like. Make sure that you outline the following:
People – the judges will be looking for evidence of:
- a strong recruitment policy including pro-actively make roles available to those who may have made other career choices either through a paid internship programme, apprenticeships or other.
- a robust people management system including appraisals, training and development programmes and mentoring
- a strong wellbeing culture embedded within the business including flexible working hours and other wellbeing benefits
Sustainability and stewardship – judges will be looking for evidence of:
- sustainable business practices including biodiversity, organic farming, water management, use of renewable energy, recycling initiatives etc.
Innovation – judges will be looking for evidence of:
- innovation in relevant business areas:
- product, packaging, marketing, market impact
- business management, technology, sustainability