WWe're just back from a week in the sunshine in Paris for our 2025 AWWay Days.
WWe believe in looking after our staff to ensure that they can deliver the best possible, high-quality work for our clients. That means market-leading benefits, high-spec offices and the best Company Away Days you could imagine – we’ve just returned from an unforgettable trip to Paris with over 100 of our team!
We brought together staff from all 9 of our offices across the UK, giving them time together to explore Paris, meet colleagues in person and take time to relax and have fun. We don’t bring our laptops, encourage everyone to get off their phones to allow them to take a well-deserved break and fully immerse themselves in the experience.
Our Board and Management teams headed out early in the week to explore Paris and attend a Management Conference (we did do some work!) looking at efficiency and productivity improvements we can make across the business. Our wider staff team joined on the Wednesday to enjoy time in Paris, doing photo challenges and basking in the sunshine on the Seine boat-buses or the gardens of the Eiffel Tower.
We all came together on the Thursday at our fantastic venue, Golf de la Boulie near Versailles, to attend a staff briefing with our Managing Director, Allan McGill where we discussed the year’s successes, news and updates across the company. This was followed by a lively Q&A hosted by Andy Chan, Principal Sustainability Consultant and Personality Hire, who put Allan on the spot with questions such as ‘If you could pick one of our graduates or trainees to replace you tomorrow, who would it be?’ and ‘Who is your favourite child? Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health, ESG or Sustainability?’ – we’re unable to provide his responses externally…
This was followed by a BBQ in the sunshine and our traditional bonding activity of staff games. We donned our branded AWWay Day Paris t-shirts and got into teams for some competitive challenges, including gladiator-style battles, bug-eating and problem solving. Congrats to the winning team on the day – it was worth the sunburn!
In the evening, we mixed our groups up again, treating staff to a beautiful dinner in the evening sunshine. Glasses were clinked, toasts were made, WW temporary tattoos tattooed and we danced the night away in the beautiful surroundings of the golf club.
Feedback from the event has been overwhelmingly positive, affirming the value of this time away from our desks to relax and build relationships across offices and departments. At Wallace Whittle, we are committed to being market-leading for our people, which includes investing in our employee’s well-being and fostering their professional growth. Our initiatives include opportunities for learning and continuing professional development through our Academy, access to healthcare and well-being support services, an annual allowance for branded clothing and accessories and support for hybrid working.
Check out the video of our trip below:
A big thank you to Golf de la Boulie and the city of Paris for hosting us!Now, where to next?...
Want to be part of our next AWWay Days? Check out our available roles and join the team – www.wallacewhittle.com/careers
