Social Impact Category: Working Responsibly
Employee Recognition Award (ERA) Initiative
Category: Working Responsibly
Project Name: Employee Recognition Award
Location: All Baker Mallett Offices
Date: Monthly 2025 (from 2023)
Social Impact Category: Working Responsibly Employee Recognition Award (ERA)
Initiative Output: 12 Employee Recognition Awards by way of internal announcement & £20 voucher
Outcomes: Increased morale and reinforced positive workplace culture
Baker Mallett introduced the Employee Recognition Award (ERA) in 2023 to celebrate colleagues who demonstrate exceptional dedication and drive. The ERA is a monthly, peer-nominated award designed to reinforce the company’s motto “we’re all in”. Winners receive company wide acknowledgment, a listing on our intranet based ERA Hall of Fame and a token gift to mark their achievement.
Aims
• To foster a culture of appreciation where peers actively recognise one another’s contributions.
• To strengthen employee engagement and morale across all offices.
• To highlight and share best practices by showcasing standout achievements to the entire team.
• To allow recipients to be recognised regularly for outstanding performance.
Outcomes and Impact
Every month , the ERA recipient is asked to provide a quotation for the intranet on what it has meant for them to win the award.
Comments received have been
“I am honoured to receive the ERA award so early in my career at Baker Mallett! It is amazing that my enthusiasm to learn and develop has been acknowledged. I am really grateful for everyone’s support.”
“Thank you so much for the ERA. It has been an interesting and rewarding experience in itself working on some special projects for WBC, it is lovely to receive this recognition.”
Benefits
• We are able to show employees that their work is appreciated in a consistent and regular manner.
• A reinforced positive workplace culture in which regular acknowledgment of achievements are celebrated publicly.
Baker Mallett’s ERA initiative has delivered measurable social impact by boosting morale, collaboration, and staff retention. Looking ahead, the company plans to extend recognition to team-based awards and community engagement champions to deepen its culture of appreciation
