Make Your Mark at Work
Networking is a skill that is becoming increasingly important if you want to succeed in the workplace. Your ability to connect within your organisation as well as with your external network could determine your next contract, partnership or promotion.Networks aren’t just for entrepreneurs – businesses can benefit hugely from connecting staff internally, or by providing the opportunity to exchange ideas with others in the industry.
Download our booklet Networks: The Untapped Resource (PDF - 123KB) to find out more about connecting in the workplace
For more insight into the role and value of networking in the workplace, read our news story: Networking across the divide
Case studies
BT
The BT Apprentice Network is run by apprentices who work across all lines of the business - BT Retail, BT Global Services, BT Wholesale, Openreach and BT Fleet. The network provides apprentices with a useful way to communicate with each other, provide peer to peer advice and achieve career success through networking. The network is organising a mentoring scheme and a 'job swap' process, allowing apprentices to share experiences and roles.“Being involved with the network has provided me with the opportunity to develop my communication skills. The network provides a base for apprentices to flourish and be recognised.” Kieran Wines, BT Apprentice
Harrogate Borough Council
Harrogate Borough Council formed its own employees' network to act as an initial point of contact for young employees in the council. The group has 12 core members from across departments, who are regularly consulted on key council issues. They also arrange a number of social events throughout the year. “The Young Employee Group has been an unqualified success in raising the profile of younger council staff members with Councillors and Senior Officers. It has uncovered their potential and showcased the amount of talent the council has internally”. Kevin Douglas, Executive Director, Department of Corporate Policy and Improvement, Harrogate Borough Council
Tell us about your network
No matter how big or small, we want to plot your group on our map of UK networks. All you have to do is go to www.makeyourmarkconnect.org and register your group.You can see examples of groups already on the map here
With your help we can create a map specifically to showcase great networks in the workplace!