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Launched in May of this year, the Hastings Way Forward Programme is an internal development programme designed to identify and progress potential stars in our business.

Over 60 employees applied to be part of the programme with 11 being initially accepted. This group will be supported with training to be able to grow and progress the shape and future of the company.

The group will undergo a nine month training programme involving workshops, development opportunities and in-house projects designed to enhance their skill set and prepare them for bigger roles in the future.

What is the Hastings Way?

The Hastings Way is a behavioural framework that enables leaders and individuals to measure not just what they do (the task) but how they go about achieving the task (the behaviour). The 5 values; brave, decent, together, accountable and driven, represent what is important to Hastings Direct in order to meet our objectives and clarify what we expect from our people.

What are the benefits of the Hastings Way?

For our business	The Hastings Way shapes our culture and provides a sense of belonging and shared identity which enhances morale. This leads to increased performance across the organisation helping us to be successful which in turn means more rewards for our people. The Hastings Way also provides a framework that allows a consistent approach to recruitment, performance management and people development.
For employees & leaders	The Hastings Way offers a common language for describing how people are performing. When staff know clearly what good looks like, they are more likely to be able to achieve it.
For our customers	The Hastings Way ensures that our customers experience a consistent and high level of service with whomever they come into contact with in the organisation.