In May 2022, Rated People celebrated its achievements and presented its plans for the future at an open-house event. It brought together former colleagues, investors and customers. The energy and passion on display proved so inspiring that one former member of staff rejoined the company as senior product manager, three years after leaving.

The open house provided the opportunity for London-based company to demonstrate its collaborative environment where talent can prosper and it plans to run further events across the country to attract new staff.

The idea for Rated People came about when Andy Skipworth was left in the lurch after a builder walked out on his home-improvement project. It provides an online platform for homeowners to find skilled tradespeople, and for tradespeople to maintain a steady source of clients to help expand their businesses.

The company has grown into the UK's leading online marketplace matching homeowners with local tradespeople. One million jobs are posted on the website or homeowner app each year and more than 50,000 tradespeople use the Rated People platform. Job posts span more than 30 trades and more than 200 services – or skills, as they are known at Rated People.

Today, it is backed by venture capital investors and led by a professional management team who are committed to expanding the business.

Staff benefits include hybrid working, private medical insurance and a digital GP service. A culture club organises "surprises" for employees and works to promote diversity and inclusion.