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Luminus judged No:1 for staff well-being
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| Thursday 19th March 2009 |
For the second year Luminus Group has achieved outstanding national recognition as one of the UK's 100 Best Companies To Work For, achieving 12th place (from 16th in 2008) on a prestigious list of winners that includes well-known, national names.
Arising from an independent survey of employees, Luminus scooped The Sunday Times 100 Best Companies to Work For award and were ranked Number 1 in the country for a good work-life balance, with a 81% positive score. Judges said, "Luminus beats every other company for this question and Luminus staff glow with job satisfaction, " adding, "The key to the company's engaged workforce is strong leadership which looks after the wellbeing of staff."
For the leadership of Group Chief Executive Chan Abraham, Luminus staff gave a top five score of 86% prompting judges to say that he "runs the company on sound moral principles" and gives "inspirational" leadership. A further 84% of staff said they had "a great deal of faith" in Mr Abraham, who started the Luminus housing business from scratch in March 2000 after more than 9,000 residents voted overwhelmingly for the future he promised them. Employees obviously feel this has been followed through, since 79% said senior managers "truly live the values of Luminus". In another top score, 80% said work "doesn't get in the way of their responsibilities at home".
Judges were very impressed with the opportunities employees have to engage with their leaders, through fit-for purpose forums, "Take it to the Top" (where they get personal time with Mr Abraham to discuss issues) and an annual opinion survey. The comprehensive benefits package including subsidised gym membership and an online personal health management system also won praise.
Group Chief Executive, Chan Abraham, was delighted to take eighteen employees, including caretakers, electricians, receptionists and office staff, with him to the glamorous awards event at the Battersea Evolution Centre, London.
He said, "These are tough times for everyone and the greatest challenge is leadership. There are no shortcuts to being able to inspire your people and if it doesn't come from deep inside you then you either need to find out how you can change or get another job that uses your skills better. Uninspired leaders produce discouraged followers and UK plc is full of both. We need to change that.
Everyone associated with Luminus is delighted with this national recognition as one of the UK's Best Companies to Work For. Inspired people give inspirational service - and seek to put it right where necessary. We believe in our people and are 100% committed to them. This independent survey shows that the vast majority of our employees feel the same way. Luminus will continue to emphasise the value of good leaders and managers, and relentlessly pursue excellence for the benefit of our customers, employees and the wider communities. We hope that many will feel part of our success as we continue to demonstrate a more excellent way of doing business and encourage others to do the same." |
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