At PiLON, we firmly believe that our success lies in our people’s continuous development and empowerment. We are thrilled to share our recent recognition as a highly commended entrant in the People Development category at the prestigious SECBE Constructing Excellence Awards. This achievement reaffirms our commitment to creating a culture of growth, learning, and unwavering dedication to delivering exceptional services in the construction industry.
We were honoured to have representatives from Peabody, Trowers&Hamlins, and L&Q join us at the awards ceremony dinner last week. We extend our heartfelt thanks to them for their participation and support, which further highlights the collaborative efforts and industry partnerships that have contributed to our success.
Since our establishment in 2004, PiLON has been dedicated to serving the needs of social housing providers and their tenants. Our mission is to ensure their safety, assurance, and wellbeing by delivering compliance, planned maintenance, and refurbishments of the highest standard. In 2022, we experienced remarkable growth, with a 25% increase in sales and a 26% expansion of our talented team. These numbers reflect our unwavering commitment to providing a high-quality service, upholding health and safety standards, maintaining integrity, fostering collaboration, and putting people at the heart of everything we do.
A Values-Based Culture
At PiLON, we have built a values-based culture that resonates throughout our entire organisation. Our core values—Agility, Creativity, Integrity, Collaboration, and a People-Focused approach—guide our actions, decisions, and interactions with our colleagues, clients, and communities. We have embedded these values into our people processes, from recruitment and onboarding to recognition, promotion, rewards, and even offboarding. By living our values, we cultivate an environment that fosters personal and professional growth and benefits everyone associated with our company.
Investment in People’s Development
Investing in the development of our people is not just an aspiration; it is at the core of our success. In 2022, we went above and beyond by investing over £80,000 in upskilling our colleagues—an exceptional feat for a business of our size with a £33 million turnover. Moreover, we provide an uncapped personal training and development budget, allowing our team members to pursue continuous development and strive for high performance. As a result, an impressive 75% of our operational and support team members are now upskilled and have achieved new qualifications.
Enhanced Employee Platform
Recognising that wellbeing is essential for our team’s success, we have launched an enhanced online People Platform called ‘Our Legacy – Your Community.’ This platform is a comprehensive resource for our employees, offering an Employee Assistance Programme and a Wellbeing Centre. It supports four key areas: Move, Munch, Money, and Mind. Additionally, we offer other financial support initiatives, such as access to trained, qualified, in-house Mental Health First Aiders, a baby bonus program, enhanced parental leave and pay, compassionate support, and a £2,000 referral scheme.
Our dedication to our people and their wellbeing has been acknowledged through numerous industry accolades. At the Construction News Workforce Awards, we were honoured to receive the Health, Safety & Wellbeing Initiative of the Year 2022. This recognition further highlights the effectiveness of our investment in our people’s development and our commitment to creating a safe and nurturing work environment. With an exceptional 91% staff retention rate in a volatile labour market, we are proud of our positive impact on our team members’ lives and careers.
At PiLON, we believe that investing in the development and wellbeing of our people is crucial to our continued success. By fostering a values-based culture, providing exceptional training and development opportunities, and offering comprehensive support through our enhanced employee platform, we have achieved remarkable growth, industry recognition, and, most importantly, a team of talented and motivated individuals committed to delivering outstanding services. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our colleagues, clients, residents, and communities, and we look forward to the future as we continue to empower excellence in people development in the construction sector.
