ERIKS shows it cares: Outstanding levels of employee support earn a top‐employer award

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to explain why ERIKS UK has been recognized by the CRF Institute as one of Britain's top employers.

Design/methodology/approach

It describes the employee‐assistance program, working conditions, training and development, career development and culture management at ERIKS.

Findings

It shows how employees value support and advice for personal problems. It demonstrates how pride in and loyalty to the company are enhanced by career development, involvement in Business in the Community, and health and safety policies.

Practical implications

The paper describes how, by ensuring it has great employee offerings in place, ERIKS retains talented staff.

Social implications

It discusses how employees benefit from a good work‐life balance when they receive support and advice on personal issues as well as work matters.

Originality/value

This paper details a number of positive HR initiatives to support staff.

Citation

(2013), "ERIKS shows it cares: Outstanding levels of employee support earn a top‐employer award", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 21 No. 6, pp. 21-23. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-08-2013-0062