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Rank |
Company |
What they do |
Management and culture ethos |
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1 |
Northern Gas and Power |
Energy management consultants |
“Nothing is more important here than managerial behaviour” |
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2 |
Fourth |
Hospitality software specialists |
“If we all live our values every day, we’ll not only achieve our values, but we’ll be doing it with an ethos that sets us apart.” |
|
3 |
Equal Experts |
Software consultants |
“When people enjoy what they are doing, they create better work, day in, day out.” |
|
4 |
RHP |
Housing provider |
RHP has worked hard to create a culture where all staff feel empowered to make decisions, solve problems and take risks. |
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5 |
Bain & Company |
Business management consultancy |
“Leaders at Bain are honest – they use direct language, and the ‘one team’ attitude is crucial.” |
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6 |
HomeServe UK |
Home assistance provider |
“If you put your people first, they will look after your customers and the rest will take care of itself.” |
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7 |
Lookers |
Car dealership |
“It’s all about making our people feel appreciated.” |
|
8 |
Rentokil Initial |
Pest control business |
“Our core management approach is one of open, accessible, responsible leadership.” |
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9 |
Auto Trader |
Automotive marketplace |
“An important part of our culture is to address negative behaviour in a timely manner, so all managers take responsibility for this.” |
|
10 |
Epos Now |
Software provider |
“Work hard, play hard.” |
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11 |
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Social media platform |
“Nothing at Facebook is somebody else’s problem.” |
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12 |
First Utility |
Energy supplier |
“Naming and acclaiming has the effect of keeping the values front of mind and enforcing them – after all, who doesn’t want a bit of praise and recognition?” |
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13 |
VistaBee |
Video and photography platform |
VistaBee CEO Steve Reilly leads by giving employees “as much autonomy as possible.” |
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14 |
Skyscanner |
Tech travel company |
“There’s freedom in how work is executed, with less bureaucracy, and productivity is high.” |
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15 |
MediaMath |
Advertising service |
“The structure can sometimes slow down decision-making, but we believe collaboration enables us to create better outcomes for our people and clients.” |
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16 |
Badoo |
Dating app |
“We allow our employees the autonomy to see projects right through to fruition, without handholding or micromanagement.” |
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17 |
Baringa Partners |
Business management consultancy |
“Our partners have gained the trust and respect of our employees because they care.” |
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18 |
Peninsula |
HR and safety specialists |
Peninsula focuses on creating a “welcoming and success-driven environment”. |
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19 |
Cloudreach |
Computing consultancy |
At Cloudreach, managers “lead rather than manage. The difference for us is that a leader truly inspires and engages those who follow them”. |
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20 |
Thomas International |
Psychometric test specialist |
The company uses its own Engage software tool annually to assess seven aspects of workplace engagement: voice, togetherness, challenge, freedom, clarity, recognition and growth. |
Joe Wiggins, head of communications, Europe at Glassdoor, said: “Today’s employees and job candidates are more informed than ever before thanks to transparency and more company information available online. “Organisations that have a strong culture will attract the best people, and in turn this will lead to stronger financial performance. Culture is so important as it is second only to salary in terms of influence on a job candidate’s decision to join an employer.” [rb_inline_related]
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