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AmicusHorizon
AmicusHorizon has been certified as one of Britain's Top Employers 2013. Independent research into its employee offerings showed this company has outstanding working conditions. On this page you will find out exactly what makes it one of the best companies to work for in the UK.
From the research by the CRF Institute
The Top Employers Certification is awarded only to organisations that meet the highest standard in Human Resources (HR). The research assesses all critical areas of HR management of the participating organisations. The research showed that AmicusHorizon has outstanding employee offerings and thus qualified for the exclusive Top Employers certification. The research
Communication Channels
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Brainstorming sessions
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Formal sessions
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Works groups or works councils
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Special access to CEO/Leadership
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Suggestions box/email
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Forums/blogs on Intranet
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Instant messaging (e.g. MSN/Skype/Connector)
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Social media (e.g. Facebook, Twitter)
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Special/social events
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Employee surveys
Development Programmes
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Graduate development programmes/traineeships
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Talent management/high performer programmes
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Leadership development programmes
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Coaching/mentoring programmes
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Peer support programmes
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Job rotation programmes
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General training programmes
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Industry-related/job-specific training programmes
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Self-selected training programmes
Onboarding Activities
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A tour around the organisation
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Induction course (covering the organisation’s mission, vision, values)
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Employee handbook that specifies HR policy and regulations (hardcopy or online)
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Networking events for new employees
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Follow-up session one year after joining
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A mentor is assigned to the new employee
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Meeting with HR to explain procedures
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Standard meeting after specified period
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Meeting with Executive Management
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Formal session on targets
About the company
We provide homes and services to communities across Kent, London, Surrey and Sussex. But we’re much more than a landlord. We work with residents, local authorities and other organisations to improve lives and develop opportunities. We offer training and employment opportunities to build skills, increase prospects, and promote personal growth and confidence.
Facts and figures
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“I’m now in my first managerial role and loving it”
"In 2007, I joined AmicusHorizon as a Resident Involvement officer with no particular career pathway in mind. I was a successful candidate on their Shooting Stars programme in 2012, which gave me lots of opportunities to network with our senior executive team, learn more about the business on a strategic level and project manage. I’m currently completing a diploma in managing housing services and have even had the fantastic chance to attend a study trip in Boston, USA."
"I’m now in my first managerial role and loving it. I’m so thankful to AmicusHorizon for investing time and money into me, helping me to develop my skills, knowledge and self-confidence. I never had these opportunities with my previous employers; it’s so refreshing to work for a company that does have them. My future career pathway is now with AmicusHorizon, so I can show them what a valuable investment they made when they believed in me."
Hannah Austin, Housing Officer (currently seconded to Area Manager), with AmicusHorizon since 2007
“At AmicusHorizon we all make a difference”
"I am proud to be part of this organisation. We’ve been winning awards left, right and centre. This is due the professionalism, dedication and motivation of staff and the vision of the leadership. I have not regretted joining AmicusHorizon eight years ago."
"When I left my last employer, AmicusHorizon was not the brilliant organisation it is today. My manager pointed this out and tried to get me to stay. My response was, ‘Good, my contribution will make a difference’. At AmicusHorizon we all make a difference."
Sammy Adeyemi, Project Manager, with AmicusHorizon since 2005
“We’re not frightened to break out of self-limiting beliefs”
"I believe we consistently invest in greatness. We ask staff what ‘great’ looks like: for them, for their team and for their customers. We listen, and we act on what they say. We also invest in greatness through fantastic skills development and some world-class training. We design training to get staff out of their comfort zones – which we believe is key to achieving our sector-beating results.
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"We’re not frightened to break out of self-limiting beliefs, evidenced by challenging all staff, including the CEO, to break through an inch-thick block of pine with their bare hands, oh, and dance to ‘Blame it on the Boogie’ in public! This may sound wacky, but it goes beyond engagement. It’s fun, a bonding experience, it pulls teams together, and is motivational. It’s no accident that we’re delivering the top performance of our peers and have won a clutch of awards in the last year. It’s because staff feel engaged and motivated to go the extra mile."
Fiona Deal, Executive Director Corporate Services, AmicusHorizon
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