Best places to work in the UK revealed: US software firm Salesforce takes the top spot in Glassdoor awards based on employee ratings of salary, CEO and benefits (so, is YOUR workplace on the list?)
- 50 best places to work in the UK according to employees have been revealed
- Glassdoor used employee reviews to determine winners of the annual awards
- Software company Salesforce came out on top thanks to its ‘friendly culture’
- Firms were also judged on benefits, work-life balance and the CEO
Software company Salesforce has been voted the best place to work in the UK by employees.
Jobs website Glassdoor analysed thousands of anonymous reviews from employees to determine the top 50 list, which also features big name British companies like Waitrose & Partners, Majestic Wine and Greggs.
Employees rate their company on a number of factors, including work-life balance, company culture, benefits and the CEO, awarding each a rating from 1 (very dissatisfied) to 5 (very satisfied).
Employees are also asked to share their opinions on some of the best reasons to work for their employer (pros), any downsides (cons) and are encouraged to provide advice to management.
Winners of the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Awards for the Best Places to Work in 2021 were ranked based on their overall rating achieved during the past year.
The top 10 is dominated by tech companies, with Microsoft, Google, Apple and Facebook all making an appearance.
However, Netflix and Amazon, which both have employees based in the UK, failed to make even the top 50.
Top rated company Salesforce was applauded by employees for being ‘serious about diversity and inclusion’ as well as having ‘great benefits and perks’ and a ‘strong CEO’ in Marc Benioff
There are a total of 13 technology companies in the top 50, making it the best represented industry. It is followed by finance, which accounts for six.
Newcomers to the top 50 include Just Eat, Majestic Wine, Network Rail and Greggs.
Companies that made the top 50 last year that have dropped out include Hiscox, Topps Tiles, easyJet, Nike, O2, Rolls Royce and Unilever.
Top rated company Salesforce was applauded by employees for being ‘serious about diversity and inclusion’ as well as having ‘great benefits and perks’ and a ‘strong CEO’ in internet billionaire Marc Benioff.
Microsoft, which was voted the second best place to work, was recognised for its ‘flexibility and work life balance’, ‘salary’ and ‘innovation and cutting edge technology’
Meanwhile Microsoft was recognised for its ‘flexibility and work life balance’, ‘salary’ and ‘innovation and cutting edge technology’.
Commenting on the list, Christian Sutherland-Wing, CEO of Glassdoor, said: ‘ COVID-19 is in the driver’s seat and every employer has been impacted. This year’s winning employers have proven, according to employees, that even during extraordinary times, they’ll rise to the challenge to support their people.
‘A mission-driven culture, transparent leadership and career opportunities are always hallmarks of Best Places to Work winners.
‘This year, we also see exceptional employers who have prioritised the health, safety and well-being of their employees. My congratulations go to all of this year’s outstanding Employees’ Choice Award winners.’
The top 10 is dominated by tech companies, with Microsoft, Google, Apple and Facebook all making an appearance. Google was fourth on the list