At Axon we aim to build and maintain a culture which values, recognises and rewards outstanding performance, where people share a commitment to Axon’s objectives and to delivering their personal best. We aim to provide an environment where employees can achieve their full potential and in doing so, help us to deliver outstanding business performance. To help them achieve this, we encourage and support our people in developing their potential to the fullest.

As a company we actively seek to attract and retain people who will be committed long term employees. We enable our employees to develop the skills and competencies they require for their current jobs as well as equip them for the future. Some of the key Career Development initiatives include:

Induction Training

Joining a new company is always stressful. Axon believes that it is our job to minimise this stress and make it an enjoyable experience. To this end Axon organises Induction Programmes at 2 different stages of an employee’s Work Life with Axon.

Axon has a half day Induction on the first day of joining to enable the new employees to get an overview of Axon as a company, Structure and Lines of Business and to introduce them to other new joiners and make them feel Welcome into the organisation.

Axon also organises a 2 day offsite Induction programme a couple of months into an employee’s career with Axon. This acts as a more informative induction programme for new joiners, and also as a refresher for existing staff. The programme covers an overview of Axon’s strategy and marketplace proposition and it’s Core Competencies. The 2 day programme is delivered is an opportunity to gain information, meet peers and HAVE SOME FUN!!!

Buddying

The Axon ‘Buddy’ System is designed to help new employees to have as smooth a transition into Axon as possible by providing hands-on practical and emotional support during their first 3 months on a project. It helps to provide the employees with a sense of belonging, make them comfortable with their Work Life and aims to encourage Team work and Loyalty. It gives consultants the opportunity to be directed to people who can help with basic needs as well as all Project related needs.

Performance Management and Development

A key part of the Performance Management and Development process is the allocation of a Development

Manager for each Axon employee. Axon offers a Performance management system that is focussed on developing each employee to his or her potential, for the benefit of the individual, our clients and Axon as a whole.

At Axon, we believe that development is the accountability of the individual, supported and assisted by the organisation. The Performance Review process is the opportunity for consultants to get a feedback on their performance as well as give a feedback to their Project Managers on what they are enjoying and what they could do to contribute more or what Axon could do to help support them in their endeavour to maximise potential.

Promotion and Bonus

Axon has a grading system that is precise and defined. There is a clear visibility of your Career path within the organisation and the Development Managers assist you at every review to move towards promotion to the next Level. All roles have a clear definition with regard to the Core Skills, Axon Understanding and Values to give a clear picture of how one’s career is heading and the aspects considered for Promotion and Bonus.

Axon Academy

Axon Academy is the name given to the structured Training and Development sessions available to all Axon Employees across all Lines of Business, Group and Business Support. Axon Academy events are a mixture of internally and externally run events. Employees are given an option to choose from a wide range of programmes which would enhance their Technical skills and also other Managerial and Soft skills.