Our Social Value Stance
Definition
Social value measures the positive value businesses create for the economy, communities, and society. [1]
The importance of developing, growing, and continuously improving your social value is increasing rapidly. Especially when you relate this to being evaluated on a tender application via the UK Government - up to 10% of the overall score is marked against a Business regarding their Social Value. The way in which this is scored cross references the ‘Public Services (Social Value) Act 2021’
Below is a breakdown of our efforts and dedication to ensuring we have a strong social value stance, and how we are dedicated to creating a positive impact on our economy and society.
Tackling Economic Inequality
Butterfly Data is a small employee-owned company that does not currently use sub-contractors but we are committed to employing and upskilling a diverse workforce. The company founder & leader is female, 29% of our employees are female & 17% are minority ethnic.
The ongoing growth of the company is leading to job creation across the country. Our 100% virtual configuration allows us great flexibility in recruitment. Butterfly Data are collaborating with a local University providing synthetic projects for students to work on; we take on summer internships, usually resulting in employment.
We have had work placements for veterans through the Amazon Re:Start scheme that have led to permanent positions as well as employment of injured veterans. This enables us to transfer our knowledge base, expertise and upskilling these individuals, addressing key skill gaps.
Butterfly has a Reservists Policy in place which allows an additional extra 10 days paid leave for training. One of our reservist staff members was mobilised for 6 months during the pandemic. We have been awarded the Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award for our support to Defence.
In order to support and encourage employment for priority groups, our benefits package and Company Culture policy includes: flexible / part-time working arrangements for all roles from day 1 (25% of staff currently work part-time flexible hours), remote working arrangements for all staff, enhanced maternity pay (full pay for 6 months), and private healthcare plan for all staff and their immediate family. We offer consistent remuneration across all (including support) staff, and funded training arrangements including pay rises for key skills acquisition.
Fighting Climate Change
Please refer to our Carbon Reduction plan found on our website: https://www.butterflydata.co.uk/ https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5f80877ee22b2e1c3ea962d9/t/620a2ca12099e709a68e8657/1644833954216/Butterfly+Data+Carbon+Reduction+Plan+2021.pdf
Equal Opportunity
Our Company Culture Policy outlines our ethics and values as a whole; in summary:
Be respectful. Although opinions may differ, it is important to remain civil and respectful. Work together to foster a productive environment where everyone is allowed to have an opinion without repercussions.
Be inclusive. We are welcoming of people from all backgrounds on our team, including members of any race, ethnicity, culture, class, orientation, education, age, size, family status, political or religious beliefs, and mental and physical ability.
Be considerate. Treat others how you would like to be treated in the workplace. Each person on this team is important and essential, and each person’s decisions and actions affect our outcomes and morale.
Be professional. Conducting yourself professionally includes being kind to others. Maintain professional interactions when communicating with others at all times.
Be understanding. Our team believes in strength in diversity. Every person has a different perspective and valuable input to offer, whether it’s solving a problem or contributing new ideas. Not understanding someone’s perspective does not mean that their view is incorrect. Remember to keep the focus on creative resolutions and continuous learning.
Integrity, Honesty and Fairness. We do our utmost to serve our clients’ needs, providing realistic expectations. We won’t up-sell, or over-promise; we simply do the best with what we have.
Technological Mastery:
We blend technology and process to develop human-led intelligence.
We encourage innovative thinking, and continuous, lifelong learning.
We work with interesting data, to solve complex problems.
We have great enthusiasm for data-led solutions.
Reliably Different:
We work openly with client teams and suppliers, embracing their cultures.
We behave professionally and flexibly, raising standards wherever possible.
We listen, using feedback to continually deliver a better service.
We proactively step outside our prescribed role if it helps to progress things along.
We are signed up to the Prompt Payment Code.
Security, Privacy and Transparency:
We understand that privacy is a sanctuary for trust and respect.
We stay one step ahead with our technical knowledge.
Our solutions are built to be secure-by-design.
Working Together:
We invest in passionate, talented individuals who take pride in what they do.
We support, trust, and rely on each other to deliver on our promises.
We share our knowledge with our customers as well as each other.
Butterfly Data is a certified Living Wage accredited company ensuring fair pay across all staff.
Making a Difference:
We take on projects which serve the best interests of society.
We strive to make our industry inclusive, fair and respectful.
We have been awarded the Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Award for our support to Defence.
Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking Statement
This statement is to reiterate Butterfly Data’s commitment to ensuring that there is no modern slavery or human trafficking in our business or our supply chains. This Statement affirms its intention to act ethically in all our business relationships. Our approach to identifying the potential risks of slavery and the steps we have in place to prevent this within our operations are as follows;
Our Ethics & Values stated above set out the actions and behaviors expected of our employees when representing Butterfly Data.
Ensuring modern slaverery & human trafficking polices are in place with our new and current suppliers and reviewing this on a regular basis.
Our Directors & HR department are responsible for due diligence in relation to known or suspected instances of modern slavery & human trafficking.
Staff are expected to report their concerns, however small. Management will act accordingly.
Wellbeing
Butterfly Data have signed up to the ‘Mental Health at Work Commitment’. This enables us to demonstrate our dedication to employee mental health and wellbeing, we hope to influence other companies in joining us by uploading the MHWC Logo onto our website and social media posts.
We have 2 members of staff, 1 male and 1 female, who are enrolled onto a mental health first aid ambassadors course, ensuring our staff are kept up to date with the importance of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion within the workplace.
The Butterfly Data Team (or at least those who live close enough to Snowdon)