The 5 best companies to work for in the UK
It’s not just the paycheque that makes a difference to your life, but how much you enjoy your work. If you find your work rewarding and enjoyable, you are likely to be more productive and therefore have greater earning potential. Finding a company that is good to work for is as important as finding a company that will pay you a respectable wage. These are the 5 best companies to work for in the UK.
UKRD GROUP – MEDIA
The UK’s forth largest radio operator has consistently been ranked in the top five companies to work for by various websites and newspapers for the past 10 years. It’s 283 staff operate 17 radio stations around England and are gushing about the vibrant work atmosphere. The UKRD is a company with a moral mission; changing peoples lives and they work with a number of charities, coming up with initiatives to work with the disadvantaged.
AO.COM – RETAIL
Appliances Online is now the largest online kitchen appliance retailer, supplying 4.5 million customers as well as high street retailers such as Boots, B&Q and the House of Fraser. The Lancashire based company is run in a pragmatic, northern way and the employees have access to a cheap gym and are allowed to take two paid days off a year to undertake charitable activities.
WL GORE & ASSOCIATES – CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
The UK headquarters of the company is based in Scotland, employs 400 people in various capacities and is one of the most respected employers north of the border. As well as making Gore-Tex, the fabric which made the company’s name – WL Gore & Associates, they produce life-saving medical devices. There are no job titles and each staff member’s salary is decided individually.
MEC UK – MEDIA
The London based media agency is known for its consummate professionalism when dealing with their clients who include Lloyds Bank, Morrison’s and the Department of Health. They’re also known for their benevolence as employers – they regularly dole out free iPads to those in their employ as well as taking them on luxurious, all expenses paid holidays.
HOLIDAY EXTRAS – TRAVEL AGENTS
The Kent firm operates in a reserved sort of way and hardly occupies a glamorous area of commerce and yet is one of the most well liked companies. Its employees report an atmosphere of encouragement and friendliness and it mainly recruits its managers from within. Travel agents generally do not earn a great deal of money but Holiday Extras has bucked this trend and makes sure its staff are well looked after.
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