Our people
At Helical, our people are intrinsic to delivering the ambitions of the business and driving long-term growth. We aim to promote a culture that encourages our talented and knowledgeable team to feel valued and thrive.
Our culture is defined through our set of values which embody the way that we work; Integrity, Excellence, Collaboration, Creativity and Sustainability.
- Attract and retain the best people
- Maintain strong relationships with our business partners
Helical has a small core team, working closely with trusted partners in multiple disciplines. Our success is built on the skills of our staff and therefore finding, developing, rewarding, and retaining our people is a key element of our corporate strategy.
At Helical we encourage an open and inclusive culture as we believe this creates a collaborative and focused approach to achieving the Group’s aims and aspirations, encouraging individuals to proactively suggest ideas and opportunities for the benefit of the business and the people.
Diversity is important in supporting Helical in achieving its strategic aims. By ensuring that Helical is a diverse business, the Group benefits from a variety of experiences and perspectives, stimulating creativity and contributing to our open and cohesive culture.
Engaging with our people
Staff Workshop
In April staff participated in the first of a series of in-house workshops designed to bring staff together and participate in an activity based around an area of expertise of one of their colleagues. This first event focused on brand identity and the marketing and launch of a new building. Staff worked in teams to create a brand and marketing campaign for different buildings and then pitched their ideas to an expert panel of external judges with a prize awarded for the best.
Summer Event
In July staff enjoyed their annual team away day and travelled to Suffolk for a day learning wilderness skills including fire building, the art of smoke signalling and the difficulty of raft building. Fortunately the water on which the rafts were tested was not too cold as only one raft survived the required return trip across the lake!
Family Christmas Party
In December Helical hosted our first Christmas party for the family members of all our staff. Children, nieces, partners, siblings, friends and Grandparents, sporting their finest party outfits, came to see our office and meet all the Helical team. We hosted over 20 guests who enjoyed games and snacks in the office and watched the varied ice-skating skills on show at the Christmas ice skating rink on Hanover Square. Father Christmas even managed to fit 5 Hanover Square into his busy schedule and all our small guests found a present waiting for them under the tree.
