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Further enhance and develop governance arrangements to attain excellence in governing standards; have ensured ongoing compliance with regulatory standards and Group-wide collaborative working Appointment of Head of Governance to bring consistency to approach across the Group; revision of meetings and increased the number of Board Development sessions on subjects including welfare reform, finance and safeguarding. The annual review of NHF Code of Governance shows continued ongoing compliance. Increase employee engagement The employee engagement journey continues from 2014 with an Employee Charter being finalised. Benefits other than salary include health cover, flexible working arrangements, good annual leave entitlement, staff discount scheme and staff consultative forum. Annual Report 2016 17