ADAS fosters a sense of belonging : Environmental consultancy voted best place to work

Purpose – Describes some of the policies that helped UK environmental consultancy ADAS to win best‐to‐work‐for prize in the Edie Awards for Environmental Excellence. Design/methodology/approach – Concentrates on the company's approach to training and development, employee consultation and internal communications. Findings – Details in particular the ADAS induction process, which helps new employees to feel a part of the organization and is seen as a key aspect of promoting employee retention. Practical implications – Highlights the importance of good working relationships, rather than remuneration packages or frequent HR “initiatives”, in helping to create a good working environment. Social implications – Emphasizes the importance not only of consulting employees, but of acting on the feedback received. Originality/value – Details a number of policies that other firms with a geographically dispersed workforce may find helpful in cementing a sense of “belonging” to a single organization.