The Cirkle vision...
“To
be known as the P&G of the PR
world
in
terms of recruiting and grooming
the
best
in the industry.”
In our 2007 PRCA Consultancy Management
Standard,
we
achieved 97%
for the development
and training
of our people.
In 2008 we have also launched a new initiative
called Ditch the Duvet Day.
Click below to see what it’s all about.
The benefits of being part of the Cirkle team...
Time out
20 days holiday
+2 days after 2 years
+2 more days after 5 years
Executive team - 25 days holiday
3 days office closure at Christmas
9am to 5.30 pm working day
Flexible start and finish times as need arises
Quids in
Above average salaries measured against industry benchmarks
Profit-share scheme based on company / individual performance against SMART objectives
Company cars open to negotiation depending on level and distance from the office
£500 recruitment fee if you introduce someone to the agency
3% of first year fee income if you introduce a previous client into the agency
Monthly 'HOP Award' (£50 net) for the best performing employee.
Paid for subscription to The Grocer (trade teams)
Never too old to learn
Every employee undergoes 'Insights Colours Training' to determine management style
Tailored training programmes by individual, determined at
appraisals
(eg, presentation skills, assertiveness, time management,
financial, etc)
Members of PRCA and CIPR - so we have access to all their courses
1-to-1 mentoring with a business coach for ADs and above
Appraisals:
Comprehensive, in-depth appraisals
First year - 1, 3, 6 and 12 month reviews
Second year onwards - 6 and 12 month reviews
Out of sight, NOT out of mind
Commitment to work/life balance
Laptops provided to employees
Broadband fitted and paid for at home if required
Access to company server from home
AMs and above - option to work from home on Friday (and Monday if the journey to work is over an hour)
Option to work from home if you have meetings in London during the day
Rota on Fridays for office-bound people (8am-4pm / 9am-5pm)
Healthy body, healthy mind
Fitbugs (highly intelligent pedometers) for all employees
Subsidised circuit classes
Company donations for major sporting challenges
Optional participation in the Cirkle Fitness Challenge
(our Company
Director won the 2007/08 Daily Telegraph
‘Britain's Fittest Director’ award)
Ditch the duvet day!
New initiative for 2008
Flies in the face of 'Duvet Days'
Employees are encouraged to take an extra day's holiday to
invest in their physical and
spiritual well-being
Work hard, play hard
Bi-annual company away day briefings
Christmas conference / party - in 2006 we went to Prague
On awards nights, the company pays for travel, hotel, tickets and drinks
Regular social events
'Whine and Wine Wednesdays' - opportunity for 1-to-1 with
Company Director over a
glass of wine.
Looking after your every need
Comprehensive handbook on all policies - generally above average vs industry norms
Opportunity to give your point of view in annual employee audit
Commitment to getting everything organised on your first day, ie desk, laptop, email address, business card and full induction programme
