{"id":4548,"date":"2025-01-22T15:00:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-22T15:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slcrail.com\/?p=4548"},"modified":"2025-01-22T15:00:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T15:00:05","slug":"its-the-people-that-make-the-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/slcrail.com\/its-the-people-that-make-the-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s the people that make the difference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>First published on Rail Business Daily on January 15 2025.<\/p>\n<p>With growing patronage, transformational projects, and rail reform, it will be an exciting time for the railway in 2025. However, this will only be possible if the industry attracts and retains top talent.<\/p>\n<p>SLC, a leading rail consultancy, will be looking for individuals to join its award-winning team this year. With a proven track record of delivering successful infrastructure projects for public and private sector organisations, SLC offers an environment where people can thrive and make an impact.<\/p>\n<p>Marking 15 years in business, SLC has had an impressive journey, having worked on over 120 projects. From developing new stations and railway bridges, as well as master planning and refurbishment schemes, the company has played a key role in enhancing rail infrastructure for third parties and developers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/slcrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/people-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4551\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slcrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/people-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/slcrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/people-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/slcrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/people.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Sam Uren, Director of SLC, said: \u201cWe are incredibly proud of what we have achieved and how we have helped our clients progress railway schemes that not only improve people\u2019s lives today but also leave a lasting legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of SLC\u2019s success is its commitment to creating a psychologically safe workplace culture focusing on personal growth and an understanding of what every individual can offer the industry. This dedication to culture has earned the company accolades such as the NCE Awards Best Place to Work \u2013 SME Consulting Firm 2024 and recognition as one of the UK\u2019s Best Workplaces\u2122 2024 by Great Place To Work\u00ae.<\/p>\n<p>Sam explained: \u201cIt has always been important to us to create a culture that enables people to thrive, and we foster a genuinely innovative and collaborative atmosphere. We\u2019re a people business and believe that by being valued and empowered our people are able to speak out from their unique perspective. This often translates into better outcomes for our clients \u2013 because it\u2019s the relationships and the understanding of bespoke client needs that enables projects to be successful.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>SLC\u2019s unique approach to employee engagement is rooted in its flat hierarchical structure, where ideas and initiatives from all team members are valued, combined with a flexible work environment that grants employees the autonomy to deliver innovative and proactive solutions to clients.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/slcrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/people-2-300x200.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-4550\" srcset=\"https:\/\/slcrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/people-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/slcrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/people-2-1024x684.webp 1024w, https:\/\/slcrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/people-2-768x513.webp 768w, https:\/\/slcrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/people-2-1536x1026.webp 1536w, https:\/\/slcrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/people-2.webp 1544w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The company also offers a competitive benefits package that goes beyond traditional benefits to address employee needs. \u201cWe\u2019re always listening to employee feedback and making changes to keep evolving as a business and give our people the best experience possible\u201d, added Sam.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in working at SLC, visit www.slcrail.com\/careers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First published on Rail Business Daily on January 15 2025. 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