Annual reflections and review process allows colleagues to have open conversations about career progression, and SMART personal goals. 

We don’t leave it 12 months between discussions. We believe in supporting ongoing growth through mid-year reviews and regular 1:1s.

Progression pathways are transparent. They are designed so everyone knows what they are working toward, and how to get there. 

Bite-sized training ensures continual development, means colleagues can step away from their desks to focus on self-improvement. ‘Power Hour’ sessions develop personal skills while ‘How to Wow’ focusses on personal development.

Mentoring scheme recognises the talent with in HM3, and taps into this. It gives colleagues the chance to share knowledge, support and learn from each other. Mentoring is open to 100% of employees, and provides a  the opportunity for collaboration between teams at all levels.

This scheme is about developing skills – legal or otherwise – as well as ‘soft’ skills, best practice, and sharing ideas. Mentors and mentees both find the partnerships are reciprocally beneficial.

We recognise we all have something to contribute, regardless of role or experience.

Living a more sustainable lifestyle is easy. Said by no-one. Ever. Some say the biggest challenge with switching to a more sustainable lifestyle is ourselves. Many of us are creatures of habit. And those habits can be damaging to workers or the environment. We began by looking at small changes and activities with high impact. Can you make changes in any of these areas?

Shopping

• Buying less new stuff (and choosing ethical brands that treat employees fairly across the whole supply chain, from production to retail)
• Switching out meat meals for plant-based options, and if you’re looking for inspiration try Love & Lemons.
• Eating seasonal or locally-grown food (bonus points if you’re lucky enough to grow your own!)
• Supporting your local economy also reduces transport
• Switching to products that use sustainable palm oil resulting in less deforestation 

Travel

• Simplifying holidays, choosing eco-travel options, flying less
• Using public transport to commute (where possible)
• Walking or cycle short distances where possible
• Switching to an electric vehicle (if you can afford to)

1. Reuse: Ditch single-use products including bags, cups, wet-wipes and mops, nappies.
2. Recycle: Electronic waste, furniture, choose ‘take back’ or ‘buy back’ products, or brands that offer refills.
3. Repair: Clothing and electricals if possible.
4. Recondition: Electronic waste and phones if possible.
5. Green spaces: Protect ecosystems, natures lifecycles, trees and biodiversity. 
6. Donate: Unwanted items, and time or money to charities and community causes if you can.
7. Waste less: Food can be composted, take shorter showers and only fill the kettle with water you need, switch off electricals. 
8. Smarter living: Become waterwise, and energy efficient, saving resources and money.

We believe we can make a positive difference. Faced with such an overwhelming problem like climate change it can be difficult to know where to start. Yet most of us can make one small change. And if 8 billion people on the planet did so, think of the positive impact this would have!

Fortunately, there are millions of people ditching their old habits for new and more sustainable choices. If you are interested in reading more, here are 5 picks:

• Chester Zoo – Sustainable Palm Oil campaign (including an SPO scan app).
• Earth.org – sustainable lifestyle choices.
• Sustainably Chic – inspiring podcasts.
• WWF – sustainable living.
• Know ESG – social sustainability.