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The first Best Companies to Work For in 2022 unveiled as part of new League Tables

Broadcast from Media City in Salford, Manchester, on Friday 18th February, the second edition of ‘Best Companies Live’ revealed which organisations had achieved an employee engagement score high enough to gain a place on the national, regional, and sector-based League Tables of the Best Companies to Work For in the UK.

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Rising to the challenge: Improving against the odds

It goes without saying that in any year improvements in employee engagement should be celebrated. However, for those that have managed improvements so significant that they have made the biggest change to their previous survey score in their size category – it is more important than ever. In this article, we hear from the winners of the Special Award for ‘Best Improver’ at Best Companies Live, where they discussed how they made such an achievement in such a challenging year.

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Learn and grow: How do you develop your employees in a pandemic?

Putting an emphasis on delivering training is undoubtedly more difficult during a pandemic, however, some organisations found innovative and unique ways to continue their employees learning and development when Covid-19 hit. In the following article, we hear from the winners of the ‘Personal Growth’ Special Award at Best Companies Live, where they shared the practices they put in place and how their learnings will shape the way that employees train, develop and grow in the future.

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Wellbeing at work – how do we show we care?

Wellbeing might well be the buzzword of the last 18 months, with the pandemic heightening awareness of the importance of both mental and physical health. In this article, we hear from the four winners of the ‘Wellbeing’ Special Award, as they discuss what they learnt about wellbeing and the approaches they put in place during Best Companies Live.

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The importance of giving something back: meet the organisations inspiring us to do more

Through the difficulties of the pandemic, it has been truly encouraging to see many organisations playing a part to help those in need. But why does doing the right thing matter? In this article, we hear from four organisations who participated at Best Companies Live about the reasons why giving something back is so important to them.

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Back to the future: what will become of the workplace?

Since March 2020, the world of work has, for many, become very different. But what has the time since taught us, and what does it mean for the future of the workplace? In this article, we hear from four organisations who participated at Best Companies Live, about their learnings and their strategies going forward.

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Leading through a crisis: How to create certainty in uncertain times

In times of uncertainty, change, or crisis, employees look to the leaders of an organisation for clarity and direction. According to the winners of this year’s ‘Best Leader’ Special Award, there’s a few key areas of focus that helped them through difficult times, which they shared during a discussion at our recent Best Companies Live event.

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The UK’s Best Companies to Work For unveiled during spectacular live event

Broadcast live from Media City in Salford on Friday May 21st, the inaugural ‘Best Companies Live’ event revealed not only the very best organisations nationally, regionally and by sector in 2021, but also awarded the most deserving individuals with ‘Special Awards’ for their contributions to the workplace.

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What impact has Covid-19 had on employee engagement?

Download your free report - Covid-19 has seen organisations having to think on their feet, make decisions quickly and react swiftly to a landscape that is constantly changing and evolving. Take a look at survey analysis from over 50,000 employee responses that highlights workplace engagement factors impacted by Covid-19.

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Is Your L&D Strategy Broken? How Managers Are Vital to Employee Development

Despite growing demand for development, many organisations are falling short, 57% saw declines in Personal Growth scores last year. As employees crave more opportunities to learn and progress, the role of the manager has never been more critical in closing the gap. Is your L&D strategy helping or holding you back?

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Unmuddling the middle: How turning middle managers into coaches can transform your organisation

Once considered redundant, middle managers are now being reimagined as critical connectors in today’s hybrid world, bridging the gap between leaders and teams. By stepping into coaching roles, they can boost engagement, clarify strategy, and drive performance across the board. Could the key to future organisational success lie in the middle?

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How Do You Create Organisational Clarity at Every Level?

Organisational clarity means employees clearly understand the company’s purpose, strategy, and their role within it. The Clarity Index - Primary Purpose, Core Principles, Outrageous Ambition, and Ingenious Plan - helps build alignment and engagement. Learn how reinforcing these elements at every level can drive performance, motivation, and a stronger organisational culture.

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Are Your Managers Building Meaningful Relationships?

Great managers don’t just hit targets—they build trust, clarity, and connection. Best Companies’ Manager Index outlines four key behaviours that drive strong employee relationships: Inspire, Support, Listen, and Care. While our data shows many managers connect well with their teams, the challenge lies in linking those relationships to wider organisational goals and direction.

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Building World Class Teams

How do you build world class teams? This article looks at The Team Index Model and how by incorporating its methods, organisations can create truly engaged, high-performing teams.

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Winning behaviours: Inside FSP's blueprint for organisational success

Find out how Simon Grosse, CEO of FSP, created a foundation of success through the One FSP Playbook, focusing on winning behaviours and driving individual responsibility for upholding FSP's standard of excellence.

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On the money: How DF Capital utilised Best Companies’ insights to achieve 91% employee retention and boost performance

Discover how DF Capital leveraged Best Companies' data to dramatically improve employee engagement, resulting in a 91% retention rate, a seven-fold increase in lending, and sustainable profitability. Learn how focusing on clear communication and strategic alignment propelled them from Ones-to-Watch to a 3-Star Accredited organisation in just two and a half years.

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Community Conversation: How ElectraLink’s four-day working week has been a “game-changer” for business and engagement

Keeping hold of the best talent is a challenge that every company faces. Seeking an innovative solution to this problem, ElectraLink introduced a four-day working week. Find out how this practice not only increased recruitment and retention at ElectraLink but also drove organisational success in a range of other metrics.

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The Leadership Linnk

In November 2024, Linnk Group and its CEO, Jamie Sobrany, were presented with the Best Improver and Best Leader awards. Find out how a combination of Best Companies' data and a people-first strategy not only resulted in these achievements, but also improved retention, recruitment, engagement and productivity at Linnk.

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Does Hybrid Working Hinder Productivity?

Lord Rose and Lord Sugar have reignited the debate around hybrid working, claiming it harms productivity, personal development, and morale. Their comments reflect broader concerns about the long-term impact of flexible work on individuals and organisations. But do their comments have any truth to them?

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Checkmate: How Chess ICT made strategic moves with Best Companies' data

Chess has been accredited as a 3-Star "World-Class" organisation for 10 years running, resulting in boosted sales and an overall improvement in business performance. How has its Best Companies data helped the organisation to achieve this level of excellence?

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The People Project: How APM used Best Companies' data as a foundation for growth

How did APM go from a Ones to Watch to a 2-Star Accredited organisation in four years? How did they increase their revenue from £10 million to £16 million while working with Best Companies? Find out how a data-driven plan led to these successes and more.

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How Costain learned from Best Companies’ data to achieve sustainable business growth

Costain first joined Best Companies in 2022 when they were searching for a way to improve employee engagement at their organisation. Find out how they used their data to identify areas of opportunity, to help inform their decision making at a boardroom level, and to increase their organisational health.

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Teams That Triumph: The Importance of Building World-Class Teams

How did Spain utilise clear communication to help them to win the Euros? And how has England developed a strong relationship between leaders, managers, and their team to reach consecutive finals? In this article, we look at how companies can bridge the gap between their leadership teams and their employees to help drive success through organisational clarity.

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Paternity Leave: The Gift Dads Want

Newborns bring joy, but also a need for support. Companies are increasingly offering enhanced paternity leave, but is it just a feel-good gesture, or does it impact the business itself? This article explores the data, revealing how strong paternity policies can lead to a happier, healthier, and more productive work environment for everyone.

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Cheers to careers: A focus on retention

When it comes to the Leisure & Hospitality and Food & Drink sectors, there's an ongoing challenge when it comes to retention of employees. In this report, find out the key drivers of engagement and understand what really matters to the people at the beating heart of these industries in 2024.

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