G4S
A major global security and facility services company headquartered in London, England. Now a subsidiary of Allied Universal, it provides manned guarding, electronic security technology, cash solutions, and prisoner transport services across more than 90 countries.
Years awarded: 2024, 2026
Region: London
Size: 1000+ employees
Sector: Professional services
Reducing attrition through leadership training
Theme: Leadership and management
G4S’s ‘I Care’ leadership programme has strengthened management capability and workforce retention by improving empathy, support and employee engagement among leaders. Since launching in 2023, the programme has contributed to a significant reduction in 90-day attrition, increased internal promotions and improved perceptions of fairness across the organisation. In the UK and Ireland, it enhanced client retention and workforce stability while delivering substantial returns from a low-cost intervention.
Creating a leadership pipeline and increasing female representation
Themes: Culture; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion;Â Leadership and Management;Â Talent pipeline / Career pathways
Topics: Bespoke training;Â Coaching and mentoring;Â Health and safety;Â In-house;Â Women focus
This leading security and facility services company developed the Next Level Leadership programme to increase the number of managers ready for General Manager (GM) roles, to meet the organisation’s future growth plans, and to address a lack of female senior managers. 51% of UK participants have been promoted and the UK now has the leadership pipeline to meet business needs for the next 3-5 years. Female GM representation has also increased from 20% to 31%.
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