Corporate Social Responsibility
Penna recognises that Corporate Social Responsibility is about the accountability we have to all our stakeholders; our employees and associates, our clients, suppliers and partners, our shareholders and the wider community in which we operate.
We believe that a responsible approach to developing relationships between companies and the communities we serve is a vital part of delivering business success. How we interact with the world in which we operate determines our place within it.
Environment
Penna has a low adverse impact on the environment. In spite of this we still recognise the need to minimise this impact wherever possible and we have implemented a number of initiatives to achieve this aim, including recycling paper, mobile phones, toner cartridges, IT equipment and furniture as well as an awareness campaign around saving energy.
Throughout the Company all staff operate from open plan offices, this reduces the square footage of offices, reducing the energy needed. Our layouts are designed to make operations efficient and encourage strong team development. We believe that these and other initiatives make good commercial sense as well as being environmentally sound.
UK Career Academy Foundation
We are committed to supporting a cause closely aligned to our business; the development of talent. To achieve this we support UK Career Academy Foundation, who to date has set up 72 Academies in schools and colleges around the UK, targeting middle-achieving 16 to 19 year olds, often from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. On an unpaid basis Penna provides mentoring support to the students throughout the academic year as well as running workshops to assist with subjects such as CV writing, image and impact and interview preparation. This initiative brings together the worlds of business and education to powerful effect; broadening the choices students have about their future education and career pathways.
Regional Charities
In recognition and support of the efforts individuals make with regard to fundraising in the regions we operate out of, we support employees both in terms of monetary donations and time, allowing them to partake in activities within the local community.
Working at Penna
We are committed to sustainable development through training and supporting our people to genuinely care about the clients and colleagues they work with and the communities they live in. We are committed to involving all employees in the performance and development of the Company. Employees are sent frequent updates on corporate activities, a review of the Group’s financial position half yearly, monthly team updates and newsletters. The Company maintains a strong communication network and employees and associates are encouraged to discuss matters of interest and subjects affecting day-to-day operations of the Company. Employees and associates are regularly asked for feedback on their level of engagement, via an independent survey. Actions are taken at all levels of the Company where issues are identified to ensure employees and associates are fully engaged with the development of the business, which is further facilitated through our company intranet, leadership visits and conferences. Penna has a Consultation Forum, which consists of elected representatives from across the business, to harness more effectively the input from employees and associates on business issues.
Penna aims to build a community where everyone feels welcome, valued and respected. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities, valuing diversity and sustaining an inclusive environment in everything we do.
Penna is committed to providing an environment for all people working or visiting its offices which is safe, healthy and complies with all statutory requirements and codes of practice under the terms of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other relevant legislation.
Penna recognises that for some people the opportunity to work flexibly would improve their ability to continue to contribute their valuable skills. Penna wants to encourage a better work-life balance and supports flexible working for our people as the world of work changes and more and more people have to balance responsibilities at home and in the workplace.
