Across 121 countries and regions, the Top Employers certification acknowledges the commitment of organisations to foster outstanding HR strategies and people practices.
To achieve Top Employers certification, Top Employers Institute assesses organisations via a rigorous analysis of their people practices. The HR Best Practices Survey, completed by the participants’ HR team, covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics across the business and employee lifecycle. These include: People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Well-being, and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The information is then validated and audited independently to ensure the integrity of the processes and data.
Among 2024’s impressive group of Top Employers are 112 organisations from the UK. Organisations certified for the first time include; Lavazza, NFU Mutual, Primark, Amazon, Bostik UK, BMW UK, Berkley Care, G4S, IAG Cargo, MAN Truck & Bus, NTT Data Business Solutions, PMI Global Studio, PRS for Music, Red Carnation Hotel Collection, Rhenus Logistics, Servier UK, Thornton & Ross, Merz Aesthetics UK, The Perfume Shop, Brewdog and thyssenkrupp Materials UK.
A number of businesses already certified as UK Top Employers in previous years have performed with enduring excellence, having achieved Top Employer Certification annually for more than a decade. The likes of whom include: AkzoNobel, Bentley Motors, BAT, Chiesi, HCLTech, Molson Coors Beverage Company, Nice-Pak International, QVC, Travis Perkins, Virtusa, Weightmans LLP and Whitbread.
“Top Employers is proud to celebrate a new milestone wherein 112 UK organisations have achieved Top Employer Certification - the highest ever in our history,” says Androna Benadé, regional manager (UK and Ireland) at Top Employers Institute. “Following a challenging year on many fronts, this is a testament that more and more organisations are realising the importance of providing a supportive and inclusive environment for their people. As we get ready to celebrate all our Top Employers globally, we wish to extend a heartfelt congratulations and thanks to each one. 2024 will continue to challenge HR in new ways and we look forward to partnering with all our Top Employers in continuing to create a better world of work.”
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