About Cogeco Peer 1

Cogeco Peer 1 are an IT services provider that helps customers take full advantage of the digital economy by designing, building and managing high performance, scalable and secure hosting, cloud and network solutions.

With three offices across the UK, the company aims to be the leading, trusted provider of secured digital platforms by enabling customers to design, build and manage hybrid IT solutions optimised for their business. They focus on powering transformation, driving growth and delivering exceptional experiences to their customers.

Day to day, employees are asked to follow the company’s core values, which include: respect, trust, commitment to service, innovation and teamwork.

Cogeco Peer 1 deploy regular surveys to all staff requesting feedback on a variety of aspects of life at the company, from preferred social activities and who their annual charity partner should be to more formal engagement surveys. This has resulted in a variety of changes across the business in the UK.

What is it like to work for Cogeco Peer 1

My Manager

90% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Following management training, the company finds the best way of offering additional support is via mentoring. In addition, at the monthly leadership meetings, employee scenarios and development opportunities are discussed, with extra support being made available.

90% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Wellbeing

77% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

The company offers benefits such as private health care, private dental care, contribution to a gym membership, and free dental care to all employees. In addition, employees can select child care vouchers, healthcare and dental care to support their family.

77% of staff disagreed:

My health is suffering because of my work

Fair Deal

71% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

The High Five scheme enables anyone in the business to recognise and thank colleagues through a simple online portal. This can be as simple as a thank you eCard or a nomination for a £50 voucher redeemable against a range of products and services.

71% of staff agreed:

I am happy with the pay and benefits I receive in this job

Learn more about the 8 factors of workplace engagement here

Benefits:

Charity Activities

At least 20% of staff are known to undertake charitable activities during business hours without incurring financial loss
Gym

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