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Talkington Bates The independent contract caterer serves up daily messages of appreciation on its staff social group to let workers know what an important ingredient they are to the success of the business. Based in Kirtlington, Oxfordshire, it offers a wide range of development and training programmes, from e-learning courses to mental health awareness sessions, performance management and mindful leadership. A variety of work patterns allow its 87 staff to juggle work and home life and benefits include enhanced holiday allowance. talkingtonbates.co.uk
Talon Bold ideas are encouraged at this London-based agency, which specialises in “out of home” marketing using public spaces. It has 182 UK staff, who receive twice-yearly appraisals as part of a people-focused philosophy. Active leadership motivates a diverse team that is encouraged to go all out to impress. On-site massages are provided for all staff, who are tasked with completing 50 hours of training each year. Talon also offers flexible working and allows its people to fit their hours between 7am and 7pm. talonooh.com
TeacherActive There is lots of room for learning at this education recruitment agency in Birmingham. The firm, which finds teachers for institutions in England and Wales, has its own learning and development team, leadership training groups and a clear structure for career progression with matching salary increases. The 209 employees benefit from uncapped commission, annual awards, “life admin” paid days off and health insurance and get their birthday off. There is extra annual leave to take part in charitable causes and regular charity fundraising events. A diversity and inclusion committee organises regular cultural events too. teacheractive.com
TGP International There is room to grow at this global hospitality and food retail agency, which helps brands from Harrods to the Qatar World Cup in 2022, with concept and project development, branding and restaurant design. The small firm has 61 employees in London and offices in Dubai and Riyadh. Staff have monthly training, leadership strategy meetings and promotion opportunities. Perks include annual incentive programmes, wellbeing benefits and meals. tgpinternational.com
The Bleep 360 Group Staff here enjoy state-of-the art facilities, games, free barista coffee and beer on tap at its office in London’s Canary Wharf. All 75 employees work from home on Mondays and Fridays and have a casual dress code. As a healthcare recruiter, mental and physical wellbeing is a key concern — a monthly wellness allowance is added to salaries, and there is a 24/7 support and counselling service. Key achievements and high performance are rewarded through an employee award programme. bleep360group.com
The Cinnamon Trust
Based in Hayle, Cornwall, this charity provides pet care and support for elderly people – and employees’ dogs are welcome at work too. The trust is a Living Wage employer and looks after its 100 staff, across three sites, with mental-health champions, discounted yoga, a cycle-to-work scheme, and free boots and clothing. Vouchers reward performance and employees are encouraged to take learning courses that are not just work-related.
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The Goring
The five-star luxury hotel in Belgravia, near Buckingham Palace, has hosted generations of British royalty and prime ministers since Otto Goring opened it in 1910. Known as The Baby Grand, it moves with the times, recently introducing flexible working and wellbeing initiatives that include puppy therapy and meditation. The daily Licence to Thrill award and annual Otto awards recognise outstanding contributions from the 187 staff.
thegoring.com
The Kite Factory Everybody has access to an in-house coach at this London independent media agency. All new starters meet with a leader from each department for 30 minutes to understand how the business works. Bespoke training programmes, funded courses and Lunch and Learns develop the team of 98 professionally. Payday socials, charity events and seasonal parties foster fun and team spirit. Perks include discretionary bonuses, a cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance and long service awards.
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The Pedder Group A family-run estate agent which is located in south-east London, where the owners live. The outfit has 66 employees and offers incentive trips that include two fully-paid holidays a year to Mallorca. There is an annual bonus, life insurance and various schemes to support wellbeing. Employees can get a tax-free bike via the Government's cycle-to-work scheme and many can access a company vehicle – which by 2025 will be all electric. pedderproperty.com
The Progress Group During the coronavirus pandemic, this education and training provider gave each of its 200 employees an extra £30 per month towards their energy bills as recognition of their extra costs. Based in Bootle, Merseyside, it offers boosted maternity pay, two weeks of fully-paid bereavement leave, life assurance and flexible working when possible. It aims to put its staff first and offers flexible working, a retail discount platform, a cycle-to-work scheme and an extra week’s holiday for foster carers. theprogress-group.co.uk
The Robinson Jackson Group With 200 staff across 25 estate agency offices in London and Kent, this business works hard to make each one feel valued. Alongside regular team-building events such as go-karting, golf tournaments and quiz nights, there are big rewards for exceeding targets. These include VIP Michael McIntyre tickets, nights out at Flight Club and afternoon tea at The Ritz. robinson-jackson.com
The Select Recruitment Group
The Essex-based staffing company, which recruits for the technology and offshore sectors, appointed a learning and development director last year to bring training in-house with programmes including graduate and entry-level training academies. Incentives for outstanding contributions include ski trips, seven-night getaways for two and a Rolex watch for those exceeding £2m revenue during their time with the company — two were claimed last year. The firm, which employs 55 people and is included in our top ten of medium organisations, offers a paid month’s sabbatical after five years’ service.
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The Tool Connection A day at the races is more revs and roaring engines than fetlocks and fascinators for staff here. The company, which supplies the automotive sector and is based in Southam, Warwickshire, is familiar to motorsport fans for its involvement in Laser Tools Racing. It started in 1976 when managing director Martin Smith began selling tools at local markets from the back of his car. Family fun days keep its 168 workers entertained and they are encouraged to take part in charity events. toolconnection.co.uk
The Whisper Group
Employees do not have to shout to be heard at this award-winning TV production company. The team of 240 are encouraged to have “courageous conversations” and be proactive with ideas. Co-founded by the broadcaster Jake Humphrey, former F1 driver David Coulthard and chief executive Sunil Patel, the London-based firm has teams in Cardiff, Maidenhead and Salford. Recruitment initiatives include targeting under-represented groups and internships for aspiring talent from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
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tms
Formerly known as The Marketing Store, tms operates in 26 countries with a focus on teaming technology with marketing and sourcing for clients that include McDonald’s. Based in Southwark, its 250 employees benefit from perks such as monthly socials, flexible hours and private healthcare. Inclusion, authenticity and belonging are to the fore in the company culture at this workplace. It hosts guest speakers and takes pride in acting on staff feedback. tmsw.com
Touch Associates Touch is an events agency created to design experiences that connect emotionally. The 95 people at the firm based in Leatherhead, Surrey, are encouraged to be courageous, kind, trusted, inspiring, unexpected and champions, as well as just themselves. Colleagues nominate one another for awards, team leaders have a rewards budget and social events range from parties to a trek in the Brecon Beacons. Benefits include private healthcare and an internal training academy launches this year.
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Transport for the North This Manchester local government organisation has embraced the flexible working revolution, much to the delight of its 106 employees. Teams can work remotely but regular in-person meetings help to maintain connection and collaboration. Mentoring and coaching sessions are offered, while mental health first-aiders are on hand, and the company hosts monthly wellbeing sessions. There is an internal recognition programme, while there are opportunities to win extra annual leave. transportforthenorth.com
Trident Building Consultancy
There are some challenges involved in working as a surveyor. These include your tie flopping into a toilet while you inspect rot or a friendly kitten attaching itself to your leg. But Trident, which operates across the UK, is a happy – and open – enough workplace to overcome them. The surveying and project management firm has 68 employees, who in 2022 took over ownership via a trust. It has increased training and green efforts, boosting holidays, hybrid working and bonuses.
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TV Edwards At this London law firm a low turnover of staff is partly thanks to the empathy ingrained in the business, with its longstanding commitment to social justice. The success of its development programme can be demonstrated by the fact that existing staff have been promoted to associate, senior associate and partner roles. All 104 employees attend the firm’s AGM, while managing partner Julian Overton responds directly to staff questions on any subject each month, with flexible working enabled. tvedwards.com
Tyler Grange
B Corp environmental consultancy Tyler Grange recognises that a company’s culture is its ultimate competitive advantage and that its people are its greatest asset. That’s why it continually invests in creating and maintaining the very best culture to attract, retain and reward the greatest talent. The 85 members of the Tyler Grange "Tribe", who operate on a four-day week, have an in-house clinical psychologist and work with a resilience consultant, mindfulness coach and mentors. Costs of counselling sessions are covered by the firm. It brews its own low-carbon beer and provides an internal gifting platform, while employees spend time off volunteering for causes they support.
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Unity Trust Bank Birmingham-based Unity was the first bank to become an accredited Living Wage Employer and won a Living Wage Trailblazer Award last year. Each of its 202 staff has up to five paid days per year to volunteer for worthy causes, and the employee-led Unity & Me programme includes fundraising activities and wellbeing, diversity and sustainability initiatives. More tangible benefits include 15 per cent pension contributions after two years, and free company shares. unity.co.uk
Universal Partners This fast-growing financial services firm has a young team and a special “FX Academy” to help people start their careers. The London enterprise helps businesses with cross-border payments and managing currency risk and shares the rewards. Benefits for the 71 employees include health insurance, enhanced pensions and season ticket loans. There are monthly lunches, regimented breaks and a mental health programme. universalpartners.com
Universal Quantum
Staff are encouraged to think big at this spinout from the University of Sussex, which is building quantum computers that help industries overcome challenges such as energy efficiency. The Brighton-based enterprise, which was awarded £53.5million last year by the German Aerospace Center to build two quantum computers, gives its 56 employees personal development budgets. An annual wellbeing retreat helps them to recharge their batteries. universalquantum.com
Vein Centre
The UK’s largest provider of varicose veins treatment, headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent and with 34 clinics nationwide, supports its 170 members of staff to progress their careers. All-company town halls and newsletters strengthen communication within the business, and staff are recognised by their peers through reward schemes. Employee benefits include discounts on treatments, annual socials, season-ticket loans and birthdays off work. veincentre.com
VIOOH There are no meetings on Fridays at this global out-of-home advertising company so staff can focus on learning and development. The London company, which is included in our top ten of medium organisations. invests £3,000 per employee on professional development and has launched a programme to develop 32 future leaders. It has promoted 10 per cent of its 160 employees this year. After five years’ service staff are rewarded with a three-month paid sabbatical or a cash bonus of £7,500.
viooh.com
Viper Innovations
In recent years Bristol engineering consultant Viper has been focused on developing its workforce of 77. Flexible working policies recognise the importance of work-life balance, while employees’ special efforts are rewarded. Colleagues are offered personality testing to support working relationships with managers and many employees volunteer at Viper’s 34-acre woodland. Benefits include medical insurance, performance-based bonuses, free yoga sessions and an electric car scheme.
viperinnovations.com
Vivup
The 202 workers at this employee benefits provider are set to gain from its recent decision to sell to an American equity firm. The company, which is expected to merge with the global rewards platform Perkbox, has expanded rapidly – it had 17 employees in 2019. The fully remote business rewards staff for their contribution with Christmas hampers and treats, recognition awards including £200 for employee of the month, annual socials and company shares.
vivupbenefits.co.uk
Watson Ramsbottom Solicitors
In a profession that can be faceless, this Blackburn firm strives to be human, both in dealings with clients and its 233 staff. Managers are committed to growing internal talent and encourage career development from junior positions up to associate and director level, with comprehensive training for new starters. Perks include flexible working, company-wide Bupa healthcare and 25 days’ holiday, plus up to five days extra with long service. watsonramsbottom.com
WeDo Business Services Based in Oldham, this financial services enterprise approaches things differently across the board. Unusually for the sector, 50 per cent of the senior leadership team are women, there is no office dress code and the entire 75-strong workforce benefit from critical illness cover. The company also provided a 12-month cost-of-living bonus to help staff weather the recent economic storms. wedo-business.com
WithU
This London fit tech company’s mission is to make fitness accessible for everybody and that applies to the 88 staff who are encouraged to keep healthy with monthly wellness incentives. Co-founded in 2020 by former Olympic athlete Tim Benjamin, the top ten medium-sized business’s audio fitness app provides access to more than 1,000 workouts which is free for staff, their friends and family. Rewards include monthly performance-based company prizes up to the value of £500.
withutraining.com
Wright Robinson College
Tea and toast mornings, cupcake days, yoga and art classes help the 210 staff enjoy a healthy work/life balance. The 11 to 16-year-old academy on the outskirts of Manchester, rated outstanding by Ofsted, has also significantly cut teachers’ workload by reducing much of the administrative burden that is often criticised across the profession. In addition to a comprehensive professional learning programme, staff have the opportunity to take funded non-professional qualifications.
wrightrobinson.co.uk
YuLife This London insurance provider ensures its staff are protected, with benefits including life and health cover and a healthy living programme where staff can earn rewards by doing activities to improve physical and mental wellbeing. A benefits review led to the introduction of globally inclusive health insurance, an additional day’s leave and a salary sacrifice pension scheme. Training and development enables the 259 employees to expand their skills and advance their careers. YuLife makes our top ten of medium organisations.
yulife.com
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National Residential Landlords Association
The UK's largest membership organisation for private residential landlords is based in Manchester and has 133 staff, some of whom work from home. It supports more than 100,000 members, ranging from full-time landlords running property portfolios to people letting single-bedroom flats. With hundreds of legal obligations for landlords, it offers a range of services from licensing support to tenant referencing and training courses on areas such as compliance and electrical safety. nrla.org.uk
Nell’s Pizza
The dough is good for staff and customers at this Manchester business, which employs 110 people at three sites in the city and has been a Living Wage employer since 2021. Extra toppings include free food on shift, a generous discount for employees and their families to enjoy the family-run firm’s New York-style pizzas, and paid training and development. Feedback surveys ensure it has the right ingredients for a happy workplace.
nellspizza.co.uk
Next DLP
Every one of this London cybersecurity firm’s 83 employees (60 in the UK) is a shareholder, so they are invested in its success. Staff at all levels are encouraged to communicate and share ideas. Job satisfaction and growth are balanced with a family-friendly atmosphere, aided by a workplace nursery and remote working options. Holidays are flexible and benefits include private healthcare that extends to families, travel and personal insurance, plus enhanced family leave. nextdlp.com
Nockolds Solicitors
It is not just the letter of the law that matters at this company but also the spirit. The law firm’s 176 staff in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire, have a supportive, friendly culture. Everybody has private health cover, there is boosted maternity or adoption pay, a pension, extra holiday for long service, annual bonuses, interest-free loans and free breakfasts and snacks. There are also trained mental health first aiders.
nockolds.co.uk
NOCN Group
This educational charity aims to help learners reach their potential and organisations thrive. The Sheffield-based group regulates UK and international qualifications such as apprenticeships in construction and its 195 people have plenty of formal training and development. Benefits include up to 30 days annual leave, a 35-hour week and flexible arrangements. There is a pension scheme, employee assistance programme, mental health support, free parking and dress-down Fridays. nocn.org.uk
Organix
Based in Bournemouth, this B Corp-certified producer of organic food for children also looks after its grown-ups. For the 62 staff, going to work is not just a job but an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Sustainability and social responsibility are important, and diversity is embraced through its “Be You” philosophy. Wellbeing initiatives include flexible hybrid working, the right to disconnect and support for the menopause, plus health benefits. organix.com
Oscar Recruitment
Relocation opportunities are on offer at this Manchester-based global tech recruitment firm, which has offices in Amsterdam and six cities in the US. The company, included in our top ten of medium organisations, provides personal development plans and clearly defined career pathways so staff know what they need to do to get where they want to go. An achievers’ trip
abroad rewards high-flyers in addition to perks including uncapped earning potential, 1pm Friday finishes and quarterly socials.
oscar-recruit.com
Parmenion Capital Partners Investment is a key word at this Bristol business. Working in financial services, it pays attention not just to generating wealth for its customers but also to the development of its 231 staff, both personally and professionally. Parmenion focuses on mental health awareness, with reflexology and group talking sessions, while a competitive edge is nurtured on the pool table and with Lego building challenges. parmenion.co.uk
PartnersHealth
This GP group serves Rushcliffe in Nottinghamshire and has developed a culture of support, inclusivity and rewards for its 100 staff members without the budget that private companies have at their disposal. Regular one-to-ones with line managers and team events keep motivation high and physical and mental health are a priority. Staff get 30 days of annual leave, childcare and eye-test vouchers and enhanced maternity/paternity benefits, allowing them to flourish in the challenging NHS environment.
partnershealth.co.uk
Patrick Parsons A Birmingham engineering consultancy which has upped the spec of benefits based on feedback from its employees, with improvements including enhanced maternity leave. With offices also in Surrey and London, it gave each of its 74 employees a £1,000 cost-of-living payment and funds external training, professional membership fees and charterships. Instant awards allow staff to thank colleagues who have gone above and beyond, and there is a bonus scheme. patrickparsons.co.uk
Pineapple Contracts
This Aylesford company creates “mindfully designed furniture” for challenging environments such as mental health facilities, prisons and schools. Its own environment is “an enjoyable and engaging place to work” (and with excellent furniture) according to one of the 162 employees. There is a workplace nursery scheme, healthcare cash plan, competitive pay, good pension and annual bonuses. Perks include pizza Fridays, summer barbecues, volunteer days, free snacks and drinks and an extra day off for your birthday.
uk.pineapplecontracts.com
Porter Novelli Doing Business Better is the mantra at this international US-based strategic communications company, which adopts a principled approach to the work it takes on. It has turned down contracts that did not involve a commitment to positive change. The UK arm is in London but the 65 employees can spend time in offices around the world to gain international experience.
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PSI CRO UK
This Oxford-based clinical research organisation works on the front line of medical science, changing lives and bringing new medicines to those who need them. The lives of its 120 workers are also a priority and the founding managers of the global company remain actively involved. There is a competitive pension scheme, performance bonuses, flexible hours and health insurance. Everybody gets an individual development programme, international work opportunities and travel insurance.
psi-cro.com
Pulse Consult
This Nottingham project management and cost consultancy, which has Investors in People gold status, wants the best for its 72 staff based across five offices in the UK. With clear career progression routes, including graduate and apprenticeship schemes, it encourages employees to attend conferences, networking events and seminars for personal growth and pays their membership and professional subscription fees. The icing on the cake? A £100 annual thank you meal.
pulseconsult.co.uk
Quality Compliance Systems It is all about empowering the 71 staff at this technology outfit in Uxbridge. The Everyday Flex system allows employees to strike their own work-life balance. There are two upskilling days per year to increase expertise, and three giving back days to contribute to good causes. Health insurance, free annual eye tests and a cycle-to-work scheme are other perks. qcs.co.uk
Quooker
Based in Manchester, the maker of the innovative 100°C boiling water tap puts its 90 UK employees at the heart of its decision-making by giving them autonomy. With an emphasis on maintaining a family-style culture, it supports employees in both their professional and private lives. The team is given free lunch in the pet-friendly office, each colleague is provided with a uniform and days of leave are added for each year of service, while a bonus structure operates. quooker.co.uk
Refy Beauty The Manchester beauty brand, co-founded by entrepreneur Jenna Meek and influencer Jess Hunt, has raised the eyebrows of its customers and the business world. Launched in 2020, the fast-growing company, which employs 59 people, had its sales rocket to more than £24 million last year. Refy shapes its team’s careers with defined professional goals and personal development plans. Employee feedback and recognition schemes foster a culture of inclusivity and collaboration. refybeauty.com
Reliance Cyber This London-based tech firm has all kinds of systems in place for its 77 employees. A staff engagement forum organises events championing diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, while a development programme ensures managers have the necessary skills to do their jobs and employee awards keep everyone motivated. The benefits package includes bonuses, private medical insurance and long-service awards.
reliancecyber.co
Resurgo
This Christian charity and consultancy, based in west London, has trained more than 9,000 young people via its Spear programme, which gives 16 to 24-year-olds who face barriers to employment the skills and mindset to realise their potential and find jobs. Its own work culture aims to be open, supportive and fun, with a strong focus on diversity and inclusion among the 60 employees. One in three of Resurgo’s managers joined via its 12-month graduate scheme.
resurgo.org.uk
Retail Trust The retail industry charity helps companies across the sector improve the health and happiness of their workforce and does the same for its own staff in London, from team socials and activity clubs to wellness workshops. Staff get their birthday off plus a £20 voucher for retail therapy. Following feedback from the 121-strong team, new benefits include private medical insurance and an additional day’s leave for volunteering or self-development. retailtrust.org.uk
Reward Finance Group Rewards at this Leeds-based alternative finance lender include performance-related bonuses, funding for professional qualifications, and a pension contribution of 10%. The growing group, which has five offices in England and one in Scotland, has taken on 28 new members of staff in the past 12 months, taking the headcount to 76. Initiatives including a Let’s Get Active month and a random acts of kindness day helps boost staff wellbeing, as does flexible working and medical insurance. rewardfinancegroup.com
RHA When the RHA’s mobile truck simulator turns up, it tends to draw a crowd. The haulage trade association uses the vehicle as a training aid and takes it to schools and colleges as part of its community focus, which includes involvement with local football teams and support for the Transaid charity. Based in Peterborough, it offers its 120 workers life assurance and income protection schemes. rha.uk.net
Richmond Hill Hotel
This hotel promises guests a “swoon-worthy" experience – and it also charms its own people. Situated in Richmond, Surrey, its 105 employees really feel the “hilltop magic”, as the staff programme is called. There is a wellbeing programme, regular development opportunities, competitive salaries and a flexible working culture. The firm has bonuses for recommending a friend, a long service programme and health cashback schemes, plus a “Perkbox” for online freebies and discounts. richmondhill-hotel.co.uk
Ripe Insurance
Rewarding achievement is central to the Manchester insurer’s ethos. Every quarter its 120 staff vote for employees who have made outstanding contributions and winners receive recognition, vouchers and extra holiday. The employee of the year, nominated by peers and managers, wins extra time off plus £500 towards a holiday. Surveys monitor engagement and gather feedback, there is a monthly directors’ lunch for all staff and regular social events. ripeinsurance.co.uk
Robson Laidler Accountants
Accountancy firm Robson Laidler takes pride in developing its 94 staff from trainee to director. The company is trialling a four-day working week and has introduced neurodiversity training. Employees have access to a mental health continuum to help them understand where to seek support, while there are prayer rooms in the Newcastle office. Benefits include IVF, menopause and bereavement leave alongside a cycle-to-work scheme and birthdays off.
robson-laidler.co.uk
Runway East A £150 personal growth budget, team trips abroad and two paid volunteering days a year are just some of the benefits of working at this London-based flexible workspace operator. With the 59-strong team spread across 10 sites and four cities, including Birmingham, Brighton and Bristol, regular social events and awaydays give everybody the opportunity to get to know each other better. Private health insurance and half-price gym membership are part of the package.
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Sacyr UK Infrastructure company Sacyr prioritises employees’ wellbeing. Flexible working hours, remote options and family-friendly policies reflect this commitment. Wellness programmes promote physical and mental health, while workshops, mentorship opportunities and industry accreditations ensure that the 72 employees in London make progress professionally. As part of the global Sacyr Group, colleagues in the UK have access to international career paths, be it contributing to developments in Latin America or exploring opportunities in Canada. sacyr.com
Saltus There is a sizeable portfolio of perks at this wealth management company in Fareham. It offers its 210 employees flexibility and the offices are stocked with free food and drink (plus sanitary and bathroom products). The firm funds a good home working set-up and provides private medical cover, 28 days of annual leave plus Christmas and birthday leave, regular social events and competitive pay. saltus.co.uk
Saxton 4x4 This Chelmsford luxury used-car dealer drives ambition among its 160 staff through comprehensive training and development programmes, including mentoring and leadership courses. The directors take an active role in the day-to-day workings of the company and regular meetings and feedback surveys ensure employees feel involved in the company’s journey. Perks include a help-to-buy car scheme, staff discounts, performance bonuses and team events. saxton4x4.co.uk
Schofield Sweeney
It is not all about work at the law firm that battled for subpostmasters in the Post Office scandal. Schofield Sweeney, based in Bradford, aims to offer its 167 employees one of the best work/life balances in the profession. There are tea and toast Thursdays, Iftar meals, massages, posture clinics and one volunteering day annually. The firm has a book club and bake-off competition, a healthcare insurance plan and has promoted its first non-lawyers to associate and director level.
schofieldsweeney.co.uk
Scottish Building Society
The 102 staff at this Edinburgh-based building society rated it outstanding in its annual survey in 2023. Founded 175 years ago, the company offers employees Bupa healthcare, life assurance and 12 per cent employer pension contributions. A programme of wellbeing initiatives includes topics from menopause to men’s mental health. A late start and early finish are offered to staff on their birthday and they can purchase up to one additional week of annual leave. They also receive expenses to cover for glasses and there are retail discounts.
scottishbs.co.uk
SEC Newgate UK
Recently certified as a B Corp, this London communications agency has respect as its core value. The 127 staff are clear about their role, receive regular feedback and have opportunities to progress. There are three promotion and two pay-rise windows per year, a mentor scheme and training opportunities. This year the organisation added a mental-health support platform to benefits that include 30 days’ leave, flexible working and private healthcare. secnewgate.co.uk
Setfords
This fee-share law firm is more than the sum of its parts. As well as a team of full-time lawyers in its Guildford office, Setfords has a network of more than 500 consultants across the UK. They are supported by a 140-strong central team, freeing them up to work more effectively. With an impressive head office featuring a gym and a bistro, Setfords believe in investing in their people, over 50% of whom have progressed to different roles in the business. setfords.co.uk
SF Recruitment
With a mission to put people into jobs they love, employee satisfaction is core to this Midlands-based recruitment specialist. The business, which services the needs of its clients from offices in London, Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester and Manchester, offers its 103-strong workforce high levels of autonomy, flexible working hours and competitive reward packages, benchmarked against the market every six months. Perks include a £200 per month fuel card for personal and business use and long service awards.
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Siderise A safe working environment is built in at this acoustic, fire and thermal insulation company based in Maesteg, Wales. It benchmarked pay last year, introducing a healthcare scheme that includes GP access and a discounts plan with gym membership. The company fleet will be fully electric by 2025, there is free charging for electric cars on site and its 194 employees also benefit from life insurance, an annual bonus and free fruit at the manufacturing facilities. siderise.com
SiXworks
"Secure by design" is the motto at this IT and business consultancy, and job security is important too. The 121 employees at the Farnborough business enjoy benefits that include a private medical scheme, annual bonus and a good pension. An equity, diversity and inclusion group meets monthly to come up with suggestions, while the graduate programme aims to promote diverse new talent and there are company bikes to use on nature trails nearby at lunchtime.
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Smart Energy GB This independent organisation, which helps households and small businesses to understand how smart meters can benefit them and the environment, encourages its 71 staff to continuously learn, grow and develop. A resource group seeks to understand challenges facing workers with parental responsibilities, while the London company marks mental-health weeks. Staff benefits include medical insurance, an annual health check, cash anniversary gifts and access to a psychologist. Breakfast is provided in the office, where there is a meditation and prayer room, and provision for breastfeeding mothers. smartenergygb.org
Springpack An eco-friendly packaging business that delivers the goods to customers across the UK and its 64 employees. The family-run Worcester business, which was founded by Laurence Francis in his garage in 1975, encourages remote working and desk sharing to foster collaboration. Its new six-acre premises includes outside working areas, a pool table and a kitchen. A monthly wellbeing programme, in-house training and volunteer time are also part of the package. springpack.co.uk
StreetGames As well as improving young people’s lives through sport, the Manchester charity wants to keep its 143 employees healthy in body and mind. To make sure everyone feels supported, there are staff groups for continuing professional development, wellbeing and inclusivity. Flexible working and a free confidential counselling service give workers the headspace they need to keep helping others. streetgames.org
Sunderland GP Alliance The not-for-profit collaboration of Sunderland-based GPs aims to improve patient experience through innovative models of care, a learning culture with development workshops and secondments, and a range of working patterns. Perks for the 217 staff include 33 days’ annual leave. It offers apprenticeships, coaching, support with formal qualifications – including study leave – and sabbaticals. sunderlandgpalliance.co.uk
Sungrow Power UK Expanding rapidly, Sungrow makes inverter technology that switches solar panels’ direct current into the grid and energy storage systems, and encourages its staff to grow too. Based in Milton Keynes and Hefei, China, it offers its 50 home-based employees competitive salaries, a bonus scheme, healthcare insurance, training and promotions. Employee inclusivity is encouraged. sungrowpower.com
System1 Group
Coaching and support, from reverse mentorships to tuition fee reimbursements, help employees grow their careers at this London marketer. A focus on wellbeing for the 150 staff includes a mental health network and biannual “Declutter Days”, where employees invest in personal decluttering – whether Marie Kondo-ing their wardrobes, walking the dog or spending time with friends. Flexible working and in-person socials create a balance between home and office lives, while benefits include financial health checks and an electric-vehicle scheme. system1group.com
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Hakim Group
Happiness and kindness are part of the vision at this group of independent opticians based in Darwen, Lancashire. The business, which has a “Happy Team”, hosts a two-day annual retreat dedicated to personal development and builds team spirit among the 165 workers through monthly Together Days. Annual awards and peer-to-peer recognition cards, which can be exchanged for vouchers, ensure good work does not go unnoticed.
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Hall Brown Family Law
All big decisions require the approval of every one of the 68-strong team at this boutique family law specialist. Founded by Sam Hall and James Brown in Manchester in 2016, the firm is included in our top ten of medium organisations. With offices in London, Leeds, Sheffield and Birmingham, it has no fee income targets for lawyers. Weekly reviews of ongoing cases, writing for legal publications and mentoring keep staff on top of their brief. There are monthly surprises for all employees.
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Hamilton Barnes Associates
There is plenty of room for growth at this specialist IT recruitment agency, with offices in Texas, Vancouver and Kuala Lumpur opening up career opportunities. The London-based firm, which recruits for the network engineering and cyber security sectors, offers professional development programmes that include sessions led by chief executive and co-founder George Barnes. Wellbeing among the 120 employees is boosted by football, rugby and running clubs, and Luna, the office dog. hamilton-barnes.co.uk
Heckfield Place
Michelin-starred dining is on the menu for employees at this five-star Hampshire hotel. Perks include 50% discounts at its restaurants, which are directed by the celebrated chef Skye Gyngell. Heckfield Place in Hook was placed fifth on The Times’ Best 100 Places to Stay in the UK. It runs in-house development programmes, workshops and tours of the 438-acre estate, which includes a market garden and farm to develop the 212-strong team’s skills and knowledge.
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Hilton Nursing Partners This home care provider looks after its 164 staff with initiatives that include a three-week induction, support from mental health first aiders and regular gatherings to strengthen friendships and team work. Based in Ashford, Kent, it provides support to people who have been discharged from hospital, mostly across south-east England, and offers continuous learning and development through accredited courses and a policy of promoting from within. Benefits include a share option scheme. hiltonnursingpartners.org.uk
Hope & Glory PR At London PR agency Hope & Glory, employee wellbeing and benefits are considered through an holistic lens for the 89 workers. These include fertility interest-free loans, neurodiversity screenings, menopause health checks and a two-month sabbatical programme. Monthly cultural trips are organised, while the company has netball and football teams, and offers retail discount cards, flexible working, a Monday breakfast, exchange programmes to Sydney and New York, a Thursday bar and time off for school events. Bursaries are given to employees who want to explore a passion, while 25 per cent of profits go towards performance-related bonuses.
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HS One UK
There is plenty to smile about at the world’s largest dental software and services company. With its headquarters in Utah, the global company employs more than 2,000 people in 15 different countries, including 235 in Gillingham. Staff, who can choose remote or hybrid working, get two paid days off to do charitable activities. Social get togethers are encouraged, from company-funded Christmas and summer parties to playing pool, darts and gaming in its redesigned office.
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Hyundai Motor UK Hyundai comes from the South Korean for modernity and the car company reflects this by fostering an environment of innovation, empowering its team of 208 in Leatherhead in Surrey to push boundaries and challenge convention. They are encouraged to develop their potential and grow within the international company, while monthly events hosted by the social committee build team spirit. Benefits include private medical insurance, employee car schemes, retail and gym discounts and AA cover. hyundai.com/uk
IMEX Group
Based in Brighton, this global events firm takes the initiative to put its people first. In 2022 it introduced a role focused on culture, new ways of working, learning and development, and last year it redefined how business goal delivery, performance indicators and employee rewards support each other. The 78 employees are encouraged to “be their own leader”, with no formal appraisals or core office hours. imexevents.com
Industrials This London warehouse landlord gives its 90 employees plenty of room to develop personally and professionally. Apart from its training and development programmes, the company, which was bought by private equity firm Blackstone last year and will soon rebrand as Indurent, pairs seasoned hands with newcomers. Perks include monthly socials, a cycle-to-work scheme, eyesore vouchers, discounted gym membership, travel insurance and private medical insurance. industrialsreit.com
Infinity Group
Weekly social team gatherings and annual award galas foster a sense of community at this IT software and services specialist. Infinity Group offer fully remote or hybrid working from its recently-renovated head office in Tunbridge Wells, Kent — which features a breakout area, pool table and board games to encourage social interaction. The new Culture Board fosters honest conversations and encourages candid feedback from the 155 employees. Unlimited leave and private medical insurance enhance wellbeing.
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Insmed This New Jersey-based biopharmaceutical company, with more than 900 employees worldwide – and 50 in the UK – is committed to every team member’s wellbeing, offering flexible working, resources to support mental and physical health and a robust learning and development programme. A culture of mentorship pervades, while performance-related bonuses help to recognise employee contributions. Workers lead a volunteer committee that drives community service activities in an annual company-wide day of service. insmed.com
iplicit There is no clock watching at this Poole financial software company where 85 per cent of the 95 employees work from home. Launched in 2019, it gained a top-20 place among UK firms in the latest FT1000 list of Europe’s fastest growing businesses. It assembles its workforce twice a year for updates and social activities. Rewards at iplicit, which makes our top ten of medium organisations, include a share option scheme and private medical insurance. iplicit.com
Jaggaer The 60 employees at this software operation, which provides e-procurement solutions, can tailor their hours and locations, including “workations”, thanks to a policy that allows one month a year working abroad. But office days in London and elsewhere also count, with weekly breakfasts, drinks and socials designed to keep everybody connected. A volunteer-led mental health and wellbeing platform has helped slash staff turnover from 43 per cent to 9 per cent over the past two years. jaggaer.com
Jamie Oliver Group
Jamie Oliver Group HQ in Highbury, north London, is designed for collaboration and creativity, with eclectic art and plenty of delicious food. Jamie’s sense of social purpose shines through – the group offers paid time off for volunteering and outside speakers discuss everything from AI to tackling food waste. Mental health workshops and subsidised massages help keep mind and body in shape and the 152 staff finish early on Fridays in summer.
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Julius Baer International Every one of the 232 staff at this financial services company receives an annual £4,000 personal development budget, plus four volunteering days. An employee-led social impact and philanthropic-purpose group gives workers year-round opportunities to make a difference. The office in London has a cardio room, a reflection room and free wellbeing classes, and working is flexible with no mandated days on-site. juliusbaer.com
KellyOCG
Flexible working is key to this Telford-based UK-wide recruitment company, which champions a healthy work-life balance. With an internal annual awards programme available to its 178 employees, it recognises those who go above and beyond, and runs a buddy programme to support new employees from the word go. Benefits include season ticket loans and cycle to work and electric vehicle schemes.
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Kent Pharma UK
This medical sales and marketing distributor in Ashford, Kent, has endeavoured to improve things for its 84-strong workforce with an annual employee engagement survey and a transparent “You said, we did” summary of commitments it kept. Mentorship programmes and access to a free learning platform keep careers in good shape, supplemented by Wellness Wednesdays and private medical insurance.
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L&R UK Based near Burton upon Trent, this medical supplies company puts a high value on communication, ensuring that every one of its 89 staff can provide feedback and have it acted upon. This leads to high levels of engagement and a shared purpose, reflected in the company motto “Stronger Together”. Employees also benefit from private healthcare, summer parties, a salary-sacrifice car scheme, bonuses and a flexible benefits platform. lohmann-rauscher.co.uk
Leo Burnett Advertising agencies rely on personal creativity and this London operation is no exception. Its 193 staff are clearly content: its churn rate is one third of the industry average. They are kept happy and healthy with free breakfasts, Wellness Wednesdays with yoga, self-defence and personal safety workshops, massage therapy and annual health checks. A social committee organises monthly “Leo’s Learns” training sessions and panel discussions. leoburnett.co.uk
Levidian Collaboration lies at the heart of the 80-strong team at this Cambridge-based climate technology business. It believes that teamwork and active listening empower employees to exceed expectations. A mentoring programme supports colleagues in achieving their ambitions, alongside a pot of £1,000 per employee set aside for annual development training. Weekly yoga sessions promote physical and mental health. Employee benefits include a health plan, extra time off at Christmas and annual bonuses. levidian.com
LHV Bank
After input from staff, this London-based firm has launched a “winter office” to allow its 173 employees to work in a sunnier climate during the colder, darker months. A pop-up will open in Lisbon from September to November this year. The Estonian business, which gained its UK banking licence last year, has regional hubs in Manchester and Leeds. Social events, including a summer event in Estonia, enhance team spirit. lhv.com
Limitless Group This Manchester recruiter, which includes the Henry Blue and Kiwi Associates brands, understands the importance of being a great place to work. Wellbeing and professional development are prioritised with quarterly appraisals and opportunities for one-to-ones with management. Quarterly incentives motivate its 52 staff to exceed targets, with annual trips abroad for those who have gone above and beyond. Extended lunch breaks and 50 per cent subsidised gym membership encourages physical wellbeing. limitless-group.co.uk
Lina Stores A Soho institution for 80 years, Lina is more appetising than some of its neighbours, and growing across London with its delicatessens and restaurants. With 237 staff to cater for, it offers competitive benefits packages, including tasty employee discounts and measures to support work-life balance. Other perks include access to Wagestream, a financial wellbeing platform. linastores.co.uk
Linnk Group
Clarity is the magic word at this London specialist recruitment firm where measurable goals and a new career framework ensure that the 81 workers are clear about what is expected of them and understand the path to promotion. Weekly training sessions for sales teams and funded work-related courses are part of the development programme at Linnk Group. Quarterly social events and a Christmas party foster a strong sense of community and strengthen bonds.
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Liqueo Asset management is not just what Liqueo does as a business, it also characterises how its 101 staff are looked after. From its London office, the consultancy provides personalised coaching and encourages people to develop their leadership and technical skills. A mindfulness course provides fresh ideas and benefits include discounted gym membership and an electric vehicle scheme. liqueo.com
Longbow Bars & Restaurants When a catastrophic flood forced one of its two pubs to close, Longbow re-deployed staff on projects to improve efficiency, processes and standards, leading to the opening of a third venue. None of the 140-strong team work on Christmas Day at this Derbyshire-based hospitality business, which also funds high staffing levels. Chefs learn from those who trained under Raymond Blanc and a policy of promoting from within means career prospects are good. longbowvenues.com
Lovat Parks
With eight holiday parks from Cornwall to Norfolk, London-based Lovat was the first UK park operator to be B Corp certified. Its social responsibility is carried through as a member of the Living Wage Foundation and a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Team members are paid for two volunteering days per year and get up to 50 per cent off on holidays. All 129 staff engage in decision making, with regular surveys and feedback sessions. There are awards for long service and team members of the month and year.
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Lucid Games
This Bafta-nominated video games developer believes “great people in a great environment make great games”. Creator of the PlayStation 5 Exclusive Destruction Allstars game, the Liverpool firm was recently acquired by LightSpeed Studios. It offers its 206 staff an annual and Christmas bonus, at least 29 paid days of annual leave, private healthcare from day one and a good pension scheme. New mothers get 100 per cent salary for six months plus three months on half pay and new fathers receive four fully-paid weeks of paternity leave.
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Mansfield Pollard
A ventilation specialist that has breathed fresh air into the business with an overhaul of the culture and new facilities after a management buyout in 2020, the same year it moved to a 64,000-square feet state-of-the-art headquarters in Bradford. New initiatives introduced by chief executive Louise Frankland include an employee forum. Last year, all 146 employees received a £2,500 pay rise to help with the cost of living. Other rewards include a day off for birthdays and paid charity days. mansfieldpollard.co.uk
Market Harborough Building Society
With a new head office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire, and six branches across the Midlands, this fast-growing financial services company is invested in the personal growth of its 150 employees. Its Thrive Awards celebrate those who go above and beyond, while the Thrive Together programme organises group activities for good causes. Staff get two work days per year off to support a charity or community venture. Flexible and hybrid working is available for certain roles.
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Matrix APA Twenty per cent of this London-based product development agency’s 86 UK staff were promoted last year, showing its commitment to career development. A new “people plan” includes learning opportunities and flexible working, with three days per week working from home. As well as unlimited annual leave, staff can work from home for two weeks if they get a new pet. There is also an annual bonus that starts at 10 per cent, as well as enhanced maternity and paternity leave. thisismatrix.com
Mesh-AI A training budget of £2,000-per-head together with five training days a year keep employees at the forefront of the evolving data and AI landscape. The London global data consultancy, backed by Columbia Capital, runs a buddy and mentor scheme to foster professional growth and a sense of community among its 100 staff. There are clear trajectories for career advancement and monthly feedback loops and peer-to-peer reviews ensure exceptional work is recognised.
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Mintra A global onboarding programme and training and development programmes ensure staff at this e-learning and management systems software specialist are equipped for the job. Mintra, founded in Norway in 1997 to develop interactive safety training for the energy and maritime industries, has grown by acquisition and now employs 200 people spanning eight offices, including one in Aberdeen. Perks include private medical insurance, flexi-time, an electric car scheme and enhanced parental leave. mintra.com
Mondottica
One of the values of this branded eyewear firm is to be proud. The Nottingham company, which also has an office in London, has 96 employees but strives to retain a family feel. There are two-way feedback Fridays, monthly updates and regular lunch meetings. Employees also receive mental health sessions, a pension and 25 days of paid annual leave. Summer Fridays end early and twice-yearly people can order free frames and lenses.
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Monument The London challenger bank adds interest to the job by awarding equity to all new staff so they feel part of the business and can share in its success. Weekly all-hands meetings keep the workforce of 84 informed and provide insights into the different areas of the business, promoting an understanding and appreciation of each team's contributions. Volunteering days, a discretionary performance bonus scheme and enhanced holiday entitlement are some of the dividends of working here.
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Mother Creative agency Mother has a flat management structure that means there are no doors to hide behind. Breakfast and lunch are served on communal benches in the London office, where the 248 employees regularly rotate desks to remove departmental barriers. Individually tailored training programmes are accessible to all, while dogs and children are welcome in the office. Benefits include emergency interest-free loans up to £2,000, half-price Soho House membership and a free in-office gym. motherlondon.com
MSL Property Care Services This property maintenance firm keeps its own house in order. The 82 employees in Halifax are motivated by monthly and quarterly customer service awards and a benefits package that includes group life insurance, subsidised gym membership and a chance for extra holiday in exchange for salary. There are training programmes, two-way review processes and annual pay assessments, plus fundraising events. msl-ltd.co.uk
Myonex This clinical trial company passes the test for its 70 UK employees. The Leicester-based operation evolved from a US drug store, founded in 1865, to a workplace with a distinctive culture. There are flat hierarchies, a listening owner and regular diversity and inclusion activities. Benefits include flexible working hours, hybrid or fully remote working and individual development plans. myonex.com
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Cavendish Consulting
Personal development plans, mentorships, learning lunches, guest speakers and industry events nurture the potential of the 140-strong team at this London-based communications consultancy. The corporate and political specialist, which has seven regional offices across the UK, allows employees to work from anywhere throughout August and they get Friday afternoons off. More than a quarter of staff have clocked up more than five years’ service.
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Chadwick Lawrence Solicitors This Leeds law firm advocates for its staff as well as its clients, nurturing home-grown talent with office assistants and trainees rising through the ranks to become associates and partners. Managing partner Neil Wilson, who does not have a permanent office, plays an active part in the career progression and wellbeing of the 202 employees. Hot-desking allows regular cross-site visits to the firm’s eight offices in West Yorkshire and staff can also work from home. chadwicklawrence.co.uk
Chapel Down Known for its quaffable fizz, Chapel Down has a mission to change the way its consumers think about English wines – and its 82 staff are all in it together. With vineyards in Kent, the firm’s main office is in London. The team works in a transparent environment where cross-departmental secondments are encouraged to boost development. Benefits include informal wine tastings and a wine allowance, a day off on your birthday, enhanced family leave and performance bonuses. chapeldown.com
Chiltern Way Academy Trust The specialist trust runs schools for children and young people with social, emotional and mental health issues and autism in Buckinghamshire, Wokingham and Basingstoke. The organisation supports its 198 employees with varied training and professional development courses and opportunities for career progression. Rewards include a generous pension scheme and compassionate leave. Last year students from the Wendover campus received their gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Buckingham Palace. chilternway.org
Clarasys Employees are part of the decision-making process at this London business consultancy and are seen as the main shareholders. There are twice-yearly meetings to define strategy and an advisory board comprising people from all levels, offering advice. The 178 staff have access to an in-house performance psychologist to help them perform at their best and new starters get support from a “buddy” and a training coach. People can work remotely, including abroad. clarasys.com
ClarusONE
“Captains of Culture” organise social and sporting events at this pharmaceutical sourcing company, from a January Get Moving challenge and International Women’s Day activities to charity auctions and raffles. The London-based business, a joint venture between McKesson Corporation and Walmart, ensures both US companies have access to the right generic pharmaceuticals. The 79-strong team get extra days off to celebrate Thanksgiving and Independence Day.
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Cleenol Group
This fourth-generation family-owned cleaning products manufacturer employs a motivational and empowerment coach to develop staff both personally and professionally. Founded in 1948, the Banbury company, which exports to more than 40 countries, has reduced working hours without loss of pay to give the 85-strong team more time with families. It also offers six months’ full pay for maternity, shared parental and adoption leave, and one month for paternity leave and parental bereavement leave, as well as 36 days’ holiday.
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Clockwise Group
Last year, the UK and mainland Europe workspace provider Clockwise launched a digital platform in the metaverse, taking flexible working to a new level. The company provides regular check-ins with its 87 employees. Wellness hours are part of its comprehensive support. Access to one-on-one therapy, counselling and life coaching services has seen users reporting a 96 per cent reduction in stress, anxiety and depression. Enhanced parental leave and private healthcare are offered alongside a cycle-to-work scheme.
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Cogent Skills
As educational ambassador, this science skills provider helps its 87 workers to develop with learning opportunities that include apprenticeships, postgraduate qualifications and career advancement. The Warrington not-for-profit hosts awaydays to bring people together and communication days ensure everyone is in the know. Eight trained mental health first aiders, flexible and hybrid working and an annual month-long health challenge support wellbeing. Rewards include a bonus scheme, a Christmas hamper and gym discounts. cogentskills.com
Connexin
Despite growing rapidly over the past two years to 239 staff, this Hull broadband firm retains a fun, close-knit atmosphere. Its academy offers free training and development opportunities, as well apprenticeship schemes. Perks include reward schemes and free tickets to events at the company-sponsored Connexin Arena. Volunteering days, birthdays off, flexible working, health plans and free food in the office add to the appeal of working here. connexin.co.uk
Cotswold Energy Group
There is a dynamic energy at Cotswold, which doubled employee numbers in 2023 and was bought by South Coast Insulation Services. The renewable energy and utilities firm, based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, was started by three high school friends in 2018 and now has 102 people. It celebrates with concerts at The O2 and lunches for top performers. There is a mental health and diversity champion, electric pool car, a wellbeing app and dog-friendly office.
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Cotswold Fayre & Flourish
The fine food and drink wholesaler, based near Reading, believes successful people want to push their boundaries and gives its 110 staff food for thought with a £200 contribution towards something that challenges their fears and barriers. The company, which also runs a small retail business called Flourish, provides staff with a range of training and development programmes, 16 paid hours to volunteer annually and a share of the profits after six months’ service.
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Crayon No lines are drawn when it comes to time off at this IT consultancy. A UK team of 100 in Buckinghamshire forms part of an employee base that spans 40 countries, with headquarters in Oslo. Crayon offers unlimited paid annual leave and flexible working so staff can balance personal needs. An inclusive, collaborative culture creates a sense of belonging, while investment in professional development ensures workers stay ahead in their careers. crayon.com
Daemon This London IT consultancy operation makes its 130 staff feel part of the team with regular team lunches, a summer festival and parties. Personal development plans, a career trajectory and bi-monthly meetings with managers help employees track progression and spot opportunities for development. They also have flexible working, private healthcare, dental cover and 25 days’ annual leave. dae.mn
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Outdoor “walk and talk” meetings are part of the job at this organisation, based in Matlock near the Peak District National Park. It keeps its 82 employees evergreen with a nine-day fortnight, core working hours and 33 days of annual leave including bank holidays. The organisation takes part in Mental Health Awareness Week, encourages time away from desks and pledges a living wage, generous pension, life assurance and inclusive recruitment.
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deverellsmith
People are at the heart of this London recruitment firm, where the OpenUp platform provides personalised emotional and physical wellbeing support for its 58 staff. There is a subsidised workplace nursery scheme and an unlimited holiday allowance with a minimum 28 days per year. Also popular: the nail technician who goes into the office every six weeks.
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Eden Training Solutions
Mentoring and training courses are both the job and part of the perks at this early-years apprenticeship firm. The business, which has 86 employees and is based in Normanton, West Yorkshire, offers a “golden ticket award” nominated by colleagues and a scheme for “golden ideas”. Other benefits at Eden, which is in our top ten of medium organisations, include long-service awards, extra holiday, weekends away in the UK and Europe, and cash incentives.
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EFT Group
It pays to learn at EFT, where a tailored programme enables engineers to boost their salary by taking courses to develop their skills. The 50-year-old Southport group, which consists of a number of businesses providing services from construction and maintenance to security and safety, spends £100,000 a year on training its 100 team and has its own “Top Gun” academy for potential future leaders. Other benefits include free breakfasts, drinks and fruit.
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EMG Solicitors
Cooperation, courage, excellence, integrity and kindness are the values at this Durham law firm. The business, which has 150 employees at five sites, specialises in helping people with power of attorney applications and aims to help clients change their lives for the better. Perks include 33 days of annual holiday, gym discounts and local museum visits, sleep workshops, plus £10 for achieving a step target of 4,000 steps for 20 days in the month.
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Encore Based in Cambridge, the property management business derived its name from a desire for customers to applaud its performance. It does not leave the 219 employees wanting either. Access is provided to professional qualifications and training, life assurance, monthly perks and wellbeing initiatives such as hybrid working, a holiday purchase scheme and bring your dog to work days. encoreestates.co.uk
Engage
Uncapped commission, incentives including ski trips and outings to sporting events and concerts, and regular social events are among the benefits of working for this London-based hospitality agency. Engage, which delivers corporate sports and entertainment events in the UK and globally, prides itself on cultivating a fun and positive work environment built on meritocracy. All 73 employees take part in diversity and inclusion training as well as mental health awareness training.
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Engage Technical Solutions
Since 2022 this defence and security consultancy in Chippenham, Wiltshire, has been an employee-owned business, allowing its 80 staff to benefit directly from their work. Professional development is a priority, backed by coaching and mentoring programmes. Physical, mental and emotional wellbeing are boosted by gym memberships, wellness seminars and employee assistance and counselling services. Engage has a Defence Employer Recognition Scheme gold award, demonstrating its commitment to supporting the armed forces.
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England Golf
This governing body for amateur golf in England, based in Woodhall Spa in Lincolnshire, has gone a fair way to gender equality, with women accounting for 47 per cent of the 105-strong workforce. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024, England Golf has introduced blind recruitment to reduce bias. It promotes diversity and inclusion through hybrid working arrangements, enhanced family-friendly policies and women’s leadership initiatives. It is working towards being a menopause-friendly organisation.
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Euro Food Brands
This Northampton food distribution firm sends boxes of its products to its 97 employees a few times a year to thank them for their contribution to the business. The UK distributor of brands including Hershey’s, Reese’s, Barilla pasta and Bertolli olive oil, funds professional qualifications, coaching, mentoring and training to help the team achieve their career goals. Hybrid working and an early Friday finish enhance work-life balance.
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Evolito A pet tortoise called Donna Shello, weekly sports activities and a regular calendar of events bring people together at Evolito, which develops electric motors for the aviation industry. The Bicester company has an open-door policy and organises informal coffees and walks with senior managers. It also holds an international food day for its 152 staff to share their favourite dishes from a country they connect with. Flexible working hours are coupled with a 1pm finish on Fridays. evolito.aero
exigere This London construction cost consultant aims to build up the expertise of its 80 employees. Training programmes offer on-the-job coaching and self-learning opportunities, while in-house professional development events feature external speakers covering technical topics. Sports and social events funded by the company, which was awarded Investors in People gold status in 2020, encourage interaction and relaxation, as do on-site pool, darts and table-tennis facilities. exigere.co.uk
Farmer J
London healthy fast-food retailer Farmer J promotes “family-feel” support and culture. Benefits include birthdays off work for the 220 employees, bonus incentives, free food and coffee while on shift, staff discounts and a cycle-to-work scheme. Farmer J’s employee assistance programme supports mental health in the workplace. Development training plans are offered, with a "Farmer of the quarter" incentive scheme, and there are regular team socials.
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Finatal
Specialising in private equity recruitment, this London business uses a two-pronged approach to create the best experience for its 80 employees. First, career development is prioritised, with regular training, mapping and tracking of pathways, and moves between London and offices in Frankfurt and New York. Second, contributions from team members, regardless of role or level, are recognised and rewarded. Recent prizes have included days at the races, a vineyard visit and a trip to Mallorca. finatal.com
First Event
The Leeds event management company First Event encourages a healthy work-life balance for its 64 staff, with flexible working hours and remote working options. An employee council takes an active role in identifying opportunities to improve company culture, while non-industry speakers share knowledge with the team, and a social calendar helps bring people together. Company benefits include unlimited holiday, enhanced maternity and paternity packages and a healthcare scheme.
firstevent.co.uk
First Intuition
People count at the national professional education provider First Intuition. The company encourages flexible working applications and trusts its almost 200 employees to get the job done. Regular development opportunities and support are provided, while role-specific training is in the works, with other programmes targeted at growing the team’s emotional resilience and intelligence. Benefits include a range of family-friendly policies, a competitive pension and private medical insurance.
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Flixmedia
Energy but no suits are required at this London-based marketing technology firm which provides free drinks and snacks for its 56 employees. A "we love working here committee” encourages staff to suggest, discuss or make requests to further enhance the working experience. The firm likes to promote from within and invests in personal development programmes and organises team-building and social events designed to foster good working relationships and boost morale.
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Flywire
Nobody should walk a highwire at Flywire. This global payments firm asks its 90 London employees to call out, reject and hold each other accountable when behaviours do not support the culture it aspires to. And that culture features good benefits, fun socials – from dinners to camping trips – mental health support and paid volunteering days. Employees are encouraged to take mental health days to disconnect completely from their work and are promised “a career of a lifetime”.
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Forensic Analytics This tech firm helps law enforcers analyse complex data sets from the crime scene to the courtroom. The 68 employees, based in Letchworth, Hertfordshire, are rewarded with free weekly yoga sessions. All women have access to a private menopause specialist, private counselling is on offer along with a men’s health awareness programme, as well as flexible hours and perks such as a Christmas hamper. forensicanalytics.co.uk
Fourfront Group Work at Fourfront Group’s Windsor and London studios is an immersive, multi-sensory experience. Fourfront is the parent organisation behind workplace strategy, design and construction companies Area, Sketch Studios and 360 Workplace. The group is B Corp certified and shares a common commitment to creating a sustainable and healthy work environment. The 175 employees enjoy benefits such as private medical insurance, unlimited mental-health support sessions and nutritious breakfasts. fourfrontgroup.co.uk
Franke
The UK branch of this Swiss kitchen supply company is based near Manchester airport and 63 staff have the option to work partly in the office and up to two days remotely. A staff benefits platform is provided along with exclusive perks and discounts, with access to a library of online courses. There is also an employee assistance programme that offers resources for personal and professional challenges. franke.com
Futures
This Leeds-based recruitment solutions company considers employee wellbeing paramount. With an open culture, creativity is nurtured and the group recognises the importance of a work-life balance, offering flexible work arrangements and prioritising mental and physical health through wellness programmes. Futures offers its 57 employees opportunities for professional development, celebrates personal achievements and is active in its community. An electric car programme is offered alongside annual team trips and celebrations.
futures.co.uk
Goodfellow Cambridge The Huntingdon research materials supplier ensures its 106 staff have the tools they need to do their job, from training and development opportunities to support with personal issues. An internal transfer scheme enables people to move posts and develop their careers, and wellbeing checks at quarterly performance reviews ensure they receive any support they need. Staff socials, fundraising activities and company celebrations foster team spirit, and rewards include bonuses, Christmas hampers and Easter eggs. goodfellow.com
Go-Pak UK
Maintaining team spirit is important to this Bristol wholesaler. The 78-strong workforce benefits from on-site mental health support, a dedicated team focusing on health, welfare, safety and environment, plus training courses, workshops and personalised career plans. Community engagement is encouraged through volunteer work and outreach projects, plus there is free Hump Day chocolate to combat that midweek slump.
go-pakuk.com
Goughs Lawyers The 108 employees of this legal firm in Melksham, Wiltshire, feel heard thanks to partners’ and senior management’s open-door policy. They are encouraged to network and take autonomy for their own business development, supported by a marketing department that is keen to ensure each colleague’s focus suits personal ambition. Generous holiday allowances are among the benefits, along with company-wide quarterly prize draws, private medical insurance, social events and community initiatives. goughs.co.uk
Greenhouse Sports Working for this London-based charity, which provides sports coaching and mentoring in primary and secondary schools across the capital, Leicester and Portsmouth, is more than just a job to its 140 employees. The not-for-profit has invested in cost-of-living salary adjustments and energy support payments for staff to make sure they are all on a level playing field. Perks include two weeks off at Christmas, in addition to annual leave allowance. greenhousesports.org
GrowUp Farms
Farming company GrowUp Farms starts the week with an online all-staff meeting to shine a light on individual employee performance. Those joining the team of 90 are welcomed with an induction plan and experience how feedback is valued during all-company town hall meetings at the head office in Sandwich, Kent. Senior management work a full day on the factory floor, shadowing a member of staff so that they have a real understanding of the operation. Trained mental health first-aiders provide support, while employees are encouraged to volunteer with the Kent Wildlife Trust.
growupfarms.co.uk
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4most This London consultancy believes a great workplace extends beyond compensation and time off, and has developed an open culture in which each of the 243 staff is a hands-on contributor. Morale is boosted through company socials, while employee-run committees promoting a healthy work-life balance include those for team sports and wellbeing. There are enhanced leave packages, the opportunity to take a sabbatical and an electric-car scheme. 4-most.co.uk
Abbott Risk Consulting A belief in fairness has set this Edinburgh risk management firm on solid ground. The 160 staff are empowered to influence all aspects of their working environment, free from politics in an open, tolerant culture that pays financial dividends. Employee benefits include a general annual leave allowance alongside the key ingredients of autonomy and trust from management, with employees free to choose where they work and who they work with, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
consultarc.com
Advance Learning Partnership
“Your child is our child”. That is the ethos at this Durham-based trust which runs 18 academies. Its 60 employees have a twice-yearly conference to agree standards such as highlighting each other’s achievements and avoiding apportioning blame but instead learning from mistakes. The organisation invests in an employee assistance programme including a 24-hour helpline, counselling services such as menopause support, an online health portal plus eye care and physiotherapy.
alplearning.org.uk
AEW Architects
At one of the UK’s top architectural practices, the approach is “people first”. The Manchester-based enterprise prides itself on keeping an open dialogue with its 104 employees in an environment in which everyone feels able to perform to their best ability. Team socials and peer-nominated performance recognition schemes reward colleagues, while volunteering and fundraising opportunities help the team give back, and there is a group of mental health first-aiders on hand.
aewarchitects.com
Affinity Workforce Solutions This education recruitment company promotes an open, supportive workplace culture in pursuit of the best results. Each of the 220 employees, based between offices in London and Birmingham, has access to the company’s discount and cashback platform, while annual overseas trips as far-flung as Las Vegas help boost morale. Mental health first-aiders are on hand while long-service is rewarded. The company also offers an apprenticeship scheme to kickstart careers.
affinityworkforce.com
Agria Pet Insurance
The Aylesbury-based specialist insurer understands how much animals mean to their owners and offers its 146 employees bereavement leave on the death of a pet. The company, founded in Sweden in 1890, offers hybrid, flexible working and homeworking for some roles. There are regular social activities, including a sports day, race night and office parties to celebrate important milestones and special occasions. Staff can also get discounts on pet insurance and subsidised gym membership. agriapet.co.uk
Alpine Fire Engineers Wellbeing for its 127 employees is front and centre for this Bury fire suppression systems company. An internal wellbeing group meets regularly to generate ideas to support staff and the communities they serve. In-house competitions help to bring everybody together. Other benefits include performance-related bonuses, a cycle-to-work scheme, an enhanced parental leave package and flexible and hybrid working. alpinefire.co.uk
Ancoris
This London-based Google Cloud services provider is dedicated to increasing diversity. Launchpad, a 24-week programme, helps people from all backgrounds begin a tech career, with 60 per cent of its latest cohort women. Its 100 staff are encouraged to learn and upskill, and to share their experiences with colleagues: 98 per cent recommend the company as a great place to work. Perks include flexible working and an electric-vehicle scheme. ancoris.com
Angela Shanley Associates Training programmes, mentorships and a policy of encouraging growth from within help employees at this travel company on their career journey. With offices in London and Edinburgh, ASA offers flexible working, while social outings and a yearly trip aboard builds bonds among the 83 staff. Employees’ contributions are rewarded with bonuses, promotions, awards or simple acknowledgements. A travel card and worldwide travel insurance are also part of the package. asa-dmc.com
Apadmi Quizzes, team lunches, curry nights and the annual Apadfest help the workforce at this fast-growing Manchester tech firm get to know each other outside the office. Apadmi, which designs and develops mobile apps for leading brands including the BBC, British Telecom and the NHS, added 70 people to its payroll last year, taking the headcount to 245. Weekly CrossFit workouts, mindfulness sessions, yoga and football clubs boost wellbeing.
apadmi.com
Arbtech Consulting
Everybody creates a wish list when they join ecological consultancy Arbtech so their colleagues can pick a gift for them when they go the extra mile. The “Cheersmate" scheme was the brainchild of founder and managing director, Robert Oates, who makes himself available to staff 24/7. The Chester-based firm, which carries out surveys for planning and development clients, has offices in Birmingham and London but most of the 84 “Arbtechers” are home-based.
arbtech.co.uk
Archetype UK
The 68 workers at this London-based global communications and digital marketing agency get a Friday off every quarter along with a wellness voucher and two annual wellbeing retreats. Employees have autonomy over where they work and are eligible for a sabbatical after six years. Archetype gives one per cent of its profit to charity and hundreds of hours in pro bono support. As a founding member of the London Mayor’s Business Climate Challenge, it has helped to cut participants’ building emissions by 16 per cent since 2021.
archetype.co/uk
Argyll
After-work clubs including chess, salsa and a band, foster fun and friendship among the 199 employees at this luxury office and workspace provider. The London-based enterprise provides free daily breakfasts, quarterly cultural events, £15 towards lunch every month and a birthday gift. Diversity and inclusion initiatives include an internship scheme aimed at candidates from underprivileged backgrounds and support with gender transition.
workargyll.com
ARNE Clo
This contemporary Wigan-based clothing company’s roots are regularly recognised in staff competitions for the “Wigarner” of the month and the year. The 120 employees enjoy 50 per cent discount on products, sold online and through pop-up stores, private health insurance plus quarterly and annual bonus schemes. There is a free gym in the new Warrington headquarters of the firm, and new recruits are welcomed to the team with regular social activities and plenty of fun.
arneclo.com
Arthur Financial Wellbeing walks, a weekly running club and social events including a boat party and a winter celebration create strong bonds among the 58-strong team at this specialist recruitment consultancy. The London-based company, which focuses on the insurance and financial markets, has offices in Manchester and New York. A nine-month training programme, a 32-hour working week and extra time off for life events such as moving house and weddings are part of the package. arthur.co.uk
Athlon Mobility Services UK
Offering car leasing and fleet management from its Milton Keynes HQ, Athlon has a team of 81 employees. They enjoy above-average salaries and bonuses, plus a flexible pot of benefits, including discounted car and van hire. The employee-managed reward scheme allows peer-to-peer recognition, with quarterly celebrations of all nominees. Training and development are valued here, as is communication, with monthly town halls and regular one-to-ones.
athlon.com/uk
Attwaters Jameson Hill Solicitors
Lunchtime walks and picnics, step challenges, book groups and charity cake bakes foster a healthy relationship with work and good relationships at this Hertford-based regional law firm. The team, which has five offices across Hertfordshire, Essex and London, comprises 53 employees and nine equity partners, some of whom joined as office assistants or trainees. Bonus schemes, generous annual leave, qualification sponsorship opportunities and hybrid working are part of the deal. attwatersjamesonhill.co.uk
Axil This waste management provider does not let talent slip through its fingers, promoting 27 per cent of its 195 workers last year. Development opportunities at the six-year-old Corby firm include a bespoke leadership and development course with hands-on coaching from the leadership team and job swaps to combat work fatigue. Summer festivals, barbecues, team building and social events build camaraderie and an early finish on Fridays keeps morale high. axil-is.com
Baltic Apprenticeships
Darlington training provider Baltic Apprenticeships offers flexible working setups. It has partnered with an external company to provide mental health support, giving its 213 staff same-day therapy provision. Benefits include two wellbeing days, 33 days of annual leave, eight bank holidays, Eid as an additional holiday for Muslim employees and a £200 bonus for expectant parents. Staff enjoy team-building events and company parties and are encouraged to engage in charity work.
balticapprenticeships.com
BAO Dumplings and noodles with a Taiwanese flavour make BAO’s restaurants popular across London. It has a diverse workforce of 210, with a strong female presence – more than half its staff and managers, and two of its founders, are women. BAO emphasises work-life balance and perks include dining discounts, wine and meat at trade price, a cycle-to-work scheme and mental health support. baolondon.com
Bark.com
This online services marketplace values its 240 employees’ growth and wellbeing. In addition to competitive base pay, equity opportunities are available for all. Each member of staff benefits from an annual learning and development budget of £1,000, while enjoying regular socials and wellness weeks featuring therapists and GPs for comprehensive support. Additional perks include a cycle-to-work scheme, health and dental insurance, and a hybrid and remote working policy. bark.com
Barker Associates (Essex) This property consultancy is a growing business that understands the importance of solid foundations. Newcomers are assigned a buddy and there are regular reviews during their probationary period. All 136 staff at the Braintree firm can benefit from career development plans and perks include private medical healthcare and sabbaticals. On the social side, mid-monthly munchies build team spirit. barker-associates.co.uk
BarthHaas UK An unusual perk at this hops supplier is a brew club. The 96 employees of the firm in Paddock Wood, Kent, are encouraged to join weekly tasting panels, and attendance figures show they are devoted to their work. Other benefits at the business, which started in Germany and operates internationally, include annual performance bonuses, pensions, Bupa private healthcare and a meat hamper or cash voucher at Christmas. barthhaas.com
BauWatch UK
This company – Bau is the Dutch word for “building” – provides construction-site security across Europe and keeps a watchful eye on staff morale. The 70 employees at the Northampton firm, included in our top ten of medium organisations, are encouraged to share their ideas and have remote and hybrid work options as well as “generous overtime”. There is private medical and dental insurance, 25 days of annual paid leave and a BauWatch academy for personal development.
bauwatch.com/en-gb
Belazu “People, product, planet” is the mantra at this Middlesex-based food manufacturer and distributor that cares about how it does things as much as what it does. Belazu, which creates products from its famous harissa paste to pesto and marinated olives, supports food and educational projects through a charitable foundation providing volunteering and learning opportunities for its 227 employees. Apprenticeships, leadership programmes, an annual learning festival and an in-house library grow staff professionally. belazu.com
Bella & Duke Employees’ pets are not just allowed in the office at this Dunfermline raw pet food producer, they get their own full-time park ranger for support. The company believes pets bring a calming, fun atmosphere at work. Perks for the 136 employees include a free, healthy Wednesday lunch. The rapidly growing firm also offers hybrid working patterns, an employee assistance scheme and discounts, and monthly staff meetings plus regular social events. bellaandduke.com
Benchmark A healthy restlessness is valued at this live events and consulting group in London. The 68 employees have hybrid work patterns, based in the office for three days a week, early Friday finishes in the summer and the opportunity to work two weeks a year anywhere. Company foundation Beyond Sport encourages social change and there is plenty of time for extra-curricular sport and social events, including an annual hike among British wildlife. wearebenchmark.com
Bird & Blend Tea
It is never a problem to stop for tea and a chat at this Worthing firm – which describes itself as a “tea mixology company on a mission to spread happiness”. It started life in 2012 as a market stall and now has 164 employees at 15 outlets. Co-founders Krisi Smith and Mike Turner know the names of every staff member. Benefits include generous holiday, leave to care for dependents, families and health-related issues, competitive salaries and discounts.
birdandblendtea.com
Bishop & Sewell
It is easy to build a home at this legal firm and also to buy one, with its 110 workers enjoying discounted conveyancing services. Established in 1979, the London company retains a family feel. New joiners get a buddy, there are committees for staff feedback, coaching and a paralegal and trainee mentoring scheme. The firm also offers free fruit and hot drinks, enhanced maternity pay, private medical insurance and extra holiday for long service.
bishopandsewell.co.uk
Boldspace There is a lot of room to learn and grow at Boldspace. Since the marketing agency opened its doors in 2020, two staff members have been promoted to leadership. The 50-strong workforce is 60 per cent female and its Women Who Rise networking group hears from external speakers on how to advance careers. The team receive bonuses, unlimited holiday and private healthcare and a £50 monthly wellbeing budget. boldspace.com
Border to Coast Pensions Partnership
One of the UK’s largest local government pension scheme pools, this partnership manages £40.3 billion of its 11 partner funds’ investments to ensure workers’ pensions can be paid for future decades. The 149 employees based in Leeds develop through bespoke training programmes and regular away days. Perks include 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, paid volunteering days, funded qualifications and Christmas hampers. bordertocoast.org.uk
Bradford 2025
Set up in 2022 when Bradford won a bid to become UK City of Culture, the mid-sized arts organisation has quickly created a company culture for 56 employees. There is an induction programme for new staff members, fortnightly all-company sessions and events to celebrate Pride, black history and mental awareness. Perks include an employee assistance helpline, high street discounts and flexible work patterns.
bradford2025.co.uk
Brain in Hand A nine-day fortnight enables the 102 employees at this Exeter digital healthcare company to take a wellbeing day once every two weeks. The fully remote business, which provides services to people with autism, mental-health difficulties and neurological conditions, brings the team together twice a year to share insights, strengthen relationships and hear from users. Internal placements enable employees to explore new roles and expand their skill sets. braininhand.co.uk
Branding Science Group
Competitive fundraising activities, volunteering days and social events including quiz nights create strong bonds among the 58 employees at this global market research consultancy. The London company’s expertise is in rare diseases and patient journeys, using their insights to address the challenges of recruitment and retention in clinical trials. Staff rewards include private healthcare and GymPass membership.
branding-science.com
Bridges This electrical engineering company, based in Midsomer Norton, Somerset, takes pride in offering a caring workplace for its 240 workers, who are treated like valued family members. There is flexible working, and those who have gone the extra mile are celebrated. A mind management coach is on hand to assist colleagues, while employee progression is reviewed quarterly. Benefits include cycle-to-work and high street discount schemes, Christmas gift vouchers, and paid leave for Army reservists. bridgesltd.co.uk
Bright Care Beauty treatments, massages and meditation are all part of the perks at this Edinburgh firm, which provides in-home care for older people. It has 10 branches across Scotland and southern England, with 178 employees. They benefit from an internal training academy, an annual residential trip and team bonuses for signing new customers and getting good reviews. Two-thirds of branch managers were promoted from within and most care managers started as carers. Bright Care makes our top ten of medium organisations. brightcare.co.uk
BSL Group
The London-based business communications technology specialist fosters a culture of growth and work/life balance through flexible working arrangements, wellness programmes and continuous learning and development opportunities. Achievements are celebrated and the company shows its appreciation for its 93 staff with rewards that include recognition programmes, private medical insurance, an electric vehicle scheme, generous annual leave and enhanced pension contributions.
bslgroup.com
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