Equality & Fairness Report 2020 Fairness Annual Report 2020 | Page 28

Retaining colleagues through improved staff wellbeing & engagement We recognise our staff for the great work they do every day - we have a dedicated Staff Hub, and provide support and benefits/ rewards Accord’s Great People Rewarding colleagues for the great work they do every day! We all make a difference to Accord’s purpose and it’s important that colleagues are recognised for their hard work and dedication. Accord’s Great People The Accord’s Great People recognition scheme rewards colleagues for going that extra mile, for demonstrating Accord’s values of Commitment, Communities and Innovation and for displaying The Accord Way in their role. Accord’s Great People Awards An annual campaign and awards ceremony where colleagues nominate fellow colleagues for their great work throughout the year. Nominations for 2020 will open in March with the ceremony taking place in May (delayed due to Covid-19) . Long Service Award Long Service Awards are awarded for 10, 15 and 20 years of service. Executive Special Recognition Award Awarded to colleagues for an exceptional idea, suggestion, piece of work or doing over and above; in line with the values and The Accord Way. 26