{"id":75911,"date":"2025-12-03T11:22:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-03T11:22:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/blog\/?p=75911"},"modified":"2025-12-09T09:11:08","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T09:11:08","slug":"solopress-wins-vision-values-award-at-2025-engage-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.solopress.com\/blog\/solopress-news\/solopress-wins-vision-values-award-at-2025-engage-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Solopress wins Vision & Values Award at 2025 Engage Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Solopress is proud to announce that it has won the Vision & Values category at the 2025 Engage Awards<\/a>. This was a prestigious national event celebrating excellence in workplace culture, leadership and employee engagement.<\/p>\n

Celebrating at Old Billingsgate Market<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Engage Awards ceremony took place on Tuesday 11th November at Old Billingsgate Market, London. They were hosted by actor, writer and comedian Marcus Brigstocke, known for his appearances in film, radio and television shows including QI and Argumental. Solopress fought off competition from high-profile finalists including Ferrari, Royal Mail, Westminster City Council and Nationwide Building Society.<\/p>\n

A values project shaped by the whole team<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Solopress<\/a><\/p>\n

The Vision & Values award recognises the homegrown Solopress Values project, which began as a company-wide initiative to define what makes Solopress feel like Solopress. Rather than impose a top-down set of principles, the project drew on the experiences and insights of colleagues. We gathered people from across the business to shape a meaningful, relatable and distinctive set of values.<\/p>\n

The five final values reflect everyday behaviours and attitudes that colleagues said made Solopress a great place to work:<\/p>\n

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    It\u2019s not just cupcakes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Smile and error<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    We rinse our spoons<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    We\u2019re the sidekick<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Mushy P\u2019s<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    You can see how we present the Solopress Values<\/a> here.<\/p>\n

    Positive culture change with measurable results<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    With informal language, bold design and practical relevance, the values have been embraced throughout the organisation, strengthening Solopress\u2019 culture from the print floor to the customer service desk. Since their introduction, the company has seen a 42-point drop in staff turnover and a 9-point rise in colleague satisfaction.<\/p>\n

    Recognition from the awards panel<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    \"Engage<\/a><\/p>\n

    Emma Harvey-Bignell, Head of Culture at Solopress, commented:
    \u201cWe\u2019re incredibly proud to win the Engage Award for Vision and Values. The Solopress Values weren\u2019t created in a boardroom. They were built from the ground up, shaped by the people who live them every day. This recognition is a credit to everyone at Solopress who took part in the process, shared their ideas and helped create a set of values that truly reflects our culture.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    The organisers had this to say about Solopress\u2019 submission:
    \u201cThe judges loved this creative and human approach to vision and values, brought to life through strong results and a fantastic video showcasing its impact on engagement. What really stood out was how the team developed values that are simple, authentic, and truly resonate with their people\u2014avoiding corporate jargon and creating something that genuinely connects across the business.\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

    Here’s the video that the judges enjoyed so much:<\/p>\n