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

92% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

Rather than put everyone through the same training, Cogeco Peer 1 takes a catalogue approach to address areas where an individual needs to develop. The company also focuses on providing new and potential managers with the help they need to make the transition.

92% of staff agreed:

I feel that my manager talks openly and honestly with me

My Team

92% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

All employees are empowered to make recommendations at any time. If an idea is developed and put into action, the employee will often be part of the team to implement this. A monthly “Captain’s Table” lunch provides 10 employees with a confidential, open forum in which to speak with the General Manager.

92% of staff agreed:

My team is fun to work with

Fair Deal

72% of staff agreed:

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

Their High Five scheme enables anyone in the business to recognise and thank colleagues, with a thank you e-card or a nomination for a £50 voucher. Colleagues can also nominate their fellow workers for quarterly and annual awards.

72% 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
Women

At least 40% of senior managers are women
Gym

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Health Insurance

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Profit Related Payment

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