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Avanade UK
Avanade UK 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 Avanade UK 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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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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Internship 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
Networking Activities
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Sports events
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Organising weekly drink/other social events
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Alumni club
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Flexible workspace
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Online chat/instant messaging
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Online blogs or forum
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Personal online profile/social media
About the company
Avanade provides business technology solutions and managed services that connect insight, innovation and expertise in Microsoft® technologies to help customers realise results. Our people have helped thousands of organisations in all industries improve business agility, employee productivity and customer loyalty.
Facts and figures
| Industry: |
IT |
| Number of employees: |
341 |
| Countries: |
20 |
“I would recommend Avanade to people who want to see themselves rewarded for high performance”
"I believe Avanade is a top employer because despite continued growth we retain a ‘small-company feel’ with a culture of approachability and a flat hierarchy. From the very first day of my induction I have been made to feel welcome and valued. I have always been encouraged by the focus placed on professional development. While other companies may ‘talk the talk’ when it comes to supporting personal training needs and desires, Avanade places much more emphasis upon you to invest a significant amount of time in your own development. This sentiment is driven from the top down and your Career Manager supports you in achieving your goals. During my three years here I have seen the training options available grow significantly in breadth and depth."
"By the very nature of our business, a great number of the consultant workforce are based across disparate locations. However, Avanade is committed to employee engagement and as such we enjoy numerous opportunities to come together, in both social and business settings, through Avanade events and conferences. I would recommend Avanade to people who want to see themselves rewarded for high performance, working as part of one big high-performing team."
Brad Jacob, Manager, Application Development, joined Avanade in 2010
“If you enjoy working with intelligent people and get excited about Microsoft Technologies, then you will feel right at home”
"The people are what makes Avanade a great place to work – filled with smart and down-to-earth colleagues. Avanade has built a special culture and fosters interaction at every level, but also provides fantastic training opportunities and geared towards giving its employees the resources to succeed. For me this is what makes a top employer in that we have a supportive and collaborative network within. The company is passionate about technology and just how much of a positive impact our projects and use of Microsoft technologies have on many organisations around the world – these are what makes us stand out from the rest and it makes me proud to be part of that."
"I like the fact that Avanade rewards innovative thinking in terms of yearly competitions and showcasing of the best ideas that have been implemented on projects with clients, as well as ideas we can incorporate internally and externally. These competitions are open to anyone within the company.
Recommending Avanade is easy, especially with the added bonus of a benefits allowance for gadgets. If you enjoy working with intelligent people and get excited about Microsoft Technologies, then you will feel right at home."
Bianca Malata, Analyst, Application Development, joined Avanade in 2011
“Employees are challenged in their day-to-day work, and can take risks in a supported environment”
"We have a very open collaborative culture in Avanade and I continually receive positive feedback from our employees on their experience, from new joiners through to long standing employees. We hold annual events for all employees and other activities take place throughout the year, such as roundtables with the Leadership team, and technology sharing sessions. The purpose of these is to share the company vision and plans, get employee input, and really to provide everyone the chance to connect with their colleagues at Avanade. Employees are challenged in their day-to-day work, and can take risks in a supported environment, which not only allows the company to innovate and grow, but also contributes to progressive personal and career development."
"Avanade offers clear career paths and has a structured performance management programme, with defined experiences, skills, competencies and behaviours required at each level. This allows each employee to work closely with their manager to plan short- and long-term goals. We also support mentoring and coaching across all areas of the business. A key differentiator for Avanade is our training and development programme, ensuring our skills stay on the leading edge of technology, while also offering important consulting skills training, so we can help our customers realise better results. We use a wide range of training initiatives, including classroom-based, online instructor lead, distance and project learning. Avanade is a global business and we have online communities for a variety of specialist areas. If someone has a question, be it on a latest technology such as Windows 8 or a hobby such as photography, they post it, and will quickly start to receive feedback and help from across the globe! I feel that this collaborative culture is a key reason Avanade are recognised as a Top Employer."
Pamela Maynard, UK General Manager, Avanade
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