Line Managers and Leaders in Tesco: Employee Development & Wellbeing

This research project investigates the role of line managers and leaders in employee development and wellbeing at Tesco, specifically at the Brent Cross location. The study employed questionnaires for both employees (20 participants) and managers (4 participants) to gather data on various themes, including the importance of employee wellbeing, working environment satisfaction, trust and loyalty, communication methods, wellness activities, employee benefits, motivation methods, and leadership effectiveness. Data analysis, using bar charts and interpretations, reveals key findings. The results indicate a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, with a majority of employees valuing development opportunities and expressing satisfaction with the working environment. The research also highlights the significance of communication, wellness activities, and flexible benefits in fostering a positive workplace. Furthermore, the study examines the impact of managers on employee well-being and development strategies, with managers recognizing their responsibility in promoting employee well-being. Overall, the project provides valuable insights into employee perceptions and the effectiveness of management practices within Tesco, offering recommendations for continued improvement in employee development and wellbeing initiatives.

RESEARCH PROJECT

Table of Contents
MAIN BODY...................................................................................................................................3
Data analysis:...............................................................................................................................3
Appendix..........................................................................................................................................7

MAIN BODY
Data analysis:
Data analysis is the important part of the research where the data which has been
gathered by the researcher are synthesized into the data which can be used to draw the
conclusions and findings. In the current study, questionnaire tool is used to collect data. Two
questionnaires are made which is for employees and second one is for manager which is related
to role of managers and leaders in employee development and well-being in the organization.

Theme 1: Is development and well being at
workplace essential?
Outcomes
Yes 11
No 5
Maybe 4
Total 20
Interpretation: From the above graph it can be analysed that there is a need of development and
well being of the employees in the workplace. There are 11 people out of 20 who went with yes,
5 said no and 4 respondent said maybe there is an importance of development and well being in
an organization.
Theme 2: Working environment in Tesco is matching the expectations of the employees
working in the organization?
Theme 2: Working environment in Tesco is Outcomes
Yes No Maybe
0
2
4
6
8
10
12 11
5
4
Theme 1: Is development and well being at workplace
essential?
Column B
Illustration 1: Is development and well being at workplace essential?

matching the expectations of the employees
working in the organization?

Strongly agree 8
Agree 6
Neutral 2
Disagree 3
Strongly disagree 1
Total 20
Interpretation: From the above picture it can be concluded that Tesco is being able to match the
expectations of the workforce. 8 respondent opted for strongly agree, 6 agreed, 2 were neutral
and 3 and 1 respondent opted for disagree and strong disagree for the statement.
Theme 3: Is the trust and loyalty present in you for Tesco?
Theme 3: Is the trust and loyalty present in Outcomes
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
8
6
2
3
1
Theme 2: Working environment in Tesco is matching the
expectations of the employees working in the organization?
Column B
Illustration 2: Working environment in Tesco is matching the expectations of the employees
working in the organization?

you for Tesco?
Yes 9
No 5
Maybe 6
Total 20
Interpretation: Employees are having a trust and loyalty in Tesco which is observed from the
above graph. 9 respondent out of 20 said yes, 5 said no and 6 said maybe. It is because of the
brand value and portfolio of the company that the employees trust in the company.
Theme 4: Communication methods which are being used by Tesco to communicate to the
employees?
Theme 4: Communication methods which
are being used by Tesco to communicate to
the employees?
Outcomes
9
5
6
Theme 3: Is the trust and loyalty present in you for Tesco?
Yes
No
Maybe
Illustration 3: Is the trust and loyalty present in you for Tesco?

Face to face/ meetings 7
Videos 4
Notice boards 5
Texting 3
Non-verbal communication 1
Total 20
Interpretation: Communication in Tesco is taking place from meetings and face to face method.
There are 7 respondent who opted for face to face, 4 said videos, 5 said notice boards, 3 said
texting and 1 person said non-verbal communication.
Theme 5: Conducting wellness activities for employees during work hours is effective?
Face to face/ meetings
Videos
Notice boards
Texting
Non-verbal communication
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7
4
5
3
1
Theme 4: Communication methods which are being used by
Tesco to communicate to the employees?
Column B
Illustration 4: Communication methods which are being used by Tesco to communicate to the
employees?

Theme 5: Conducting wellness activities for
employees during work hours is effective?
Outcomes
Yes 14
No 6
Total 20
Interpretation: There are activities for wellness which are conducted during work hours so that
the pressure can be removed from the employees. 14 respondents said yes and 6 said no for these
activities to be useful. Majority makes the company be able to operate effectively in market.
Theme 6: Measures which are taken for employees benefits?
Theme 6: Measures which are taken for
employees benefits?
Outcomes
Flexibility 7
Retirement plan 4
Yes
No
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
14
6
Theme 5: Conducting wellness activities for employees during
work hours is effective?
Column B
Illustration 5: Conducting wellness activities for employees during work hours is effective?

Reduce pressure 6
Healthy and safe working environment 3
Total 20
Interpretation: High flexibility and reduction in pressure are the most opted factors which the
employees of Tesco opted for which is a great factor for the company as well. There are 7
employees responding flexibility, 6 reduce pressure, 4 for retirement plan and 3 for healthy and
safe working environment.
Theme 7: Methods of motivation which are being used by Tesco for the workforce?
Theme 7: Methods of motivation which are
being used by Tesco for the workforce?
Outcomes
Rewards (Physical motivation) 10
Celebration of results 3
Promotions 6
7
4
6
3
Theme 6: Measures which are taken for employees benefits?
Flexibility
Retirement plan
Reduce pressure
Healthy and safe working
environment
Illustration 6: Measures which are taken for employees benefits?

Encouragement (Mental motivation) 1
Total 20
Interpretation: From the above graph it can be analysed that there is mostly rewards which are
given to the employees and promotions for the efforts they put in the company. Tesco's
employees opted for rewards by 10 out of 20 respondent for physical rewards, 6 for promotions,
3 for celebration of results and 1 for encouragement.
Theme 8: Leaders in Tesco understand the emotions and well being of the employees?
Theme 8: Leaders in Tesco understand the
emotions and well being of the employees?
Outcomes
Strongly agree 6
Agree 8
Neutral 5
Disagree 1
Rewards (Physical motivation)
Celebration of results
Promotions
Encouragement (Mental motivation)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
10
3
6
1
Theme 7: Methods of motivation which are being used by Tesco
for the workforce?
Column B
Illustration 7: Methods of motivation which are being used by Tesco for the workforce?

Strongly disagree 2
Total 20
Interpretation: From the above data analyses it is observed that there are 6 respondents who
opted for strongly agree for understanding between leaders and employees for well being, 8
agreed, 5 were neutral, 1 disagreed and 2 strongly disagreed. Most of the employees are satisfied
with the work of the leaders.
Theme 9: Decisions are being taken after considering the point of view of the workforce?
Theme 9: Decisions are being taken after
considering the point of view of the
workforce?
Outcomes
Yes 7
No 2
Always 11
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
6
8
5
1
2
Theme 8: Leaders in Tesco understand the emotions and well
being of the employees?
Column B
Illustration 8: Leaders in Tesco understand the emotions and well being of the employees?