OPERATING AT THE front line of the Syrian conflict is Unicef UK, the international children's charity. For its 298 staff, work is an important part of their lives, an 86% positive score, first among mid-size outfits. Every year Unicef UK takes its entire crew on an away day. Last year's theme was “children on the move”, looking at the impact of current crises around the world and the Unicef programmes trying to help. In 2015, the charity raised a record £100.7m in support of its mission to reach every child in danger. In recognition of that, everyone was given an extra half day of holiday on top of the 25-day allowance. Employees are happy with their pay and benefits (72%, fifth). www.unicef.org.uk

