Utility Regulator is focused on promoting consumers' interests, now and in the future. And it takes the same proactive approach to its employees, supporting them to grow and develop.

The Belfast-based organisation regulates Northern Ireland's electricity, gas, water and sewage industries – the UK's only multi-utility regulator. It also jointly oversees the cross-border Single Electricity Market.

Its team of around 100 staff, comprising engineers, accountants, economists and admin professionals, all benefit from the 'UR People' development programme. It's a mixture of mandatory and suggested training to support employees to perform at their best – training they're free to complete in work time at their own pace.

And Utility Regulator is big on staff wellbeing with online yoga and Pilates classes and regular all-staff events, including health checks, therapies and fitness initiatives. Mental Health First Aiders are also on hand for employees needing a listening ear and guidance on where to access support.

Staff are encouraged to listen and contribute to organisational updates. At the weekly all-employee meetings with the CEO, colleagues at every level are invited to present news on relevant topics or workstreams.

And a variety of working groups, from 'health and safety' to 'new ways of working,' means staff are always involved in shaping policies and procedures – such as the hybrid working model – and have their say on what would make the organisation an even better place to work.