Best Companies

🏆 Company Sports Day Success! 🏆 Olympic fever hit Best Companies as we recently hosted our Company Sports Day, and it was an incredible day filled with energy, team spirit, and shared values. From friendly competitions to group activities, our colleagues embraced the challenge. This event truly brought to life our mission of fostering a culture of wellbeing and collaboration. We believe that a healthy balance between work and play is essential for maintaining high performance and job satisfaction. The day was capped off with a BBQ, where friends, families, and colleagues enjoyed great food and even better conversations. It was a perfect reminder of the strong community we’re building—one that values teamwork, wellbeing, and shared success. Thank you to everyone who made the day such a success! #CompanyCulture #Wellbeing #TeamSpirit #WorkLifeBalance #SportsDay #EmployeeWellbeing

Introducing Ellie Dowsett, Data Protection Officer at Best Companies. Ellie's journey started at ASDA, where she discovered her passion for data protection. Today, she thrives at Best Companies, combining her expertise in GDPR and compliance with a commitment to creating positive workplace cultures. Join us at our upcoming #TheFutureOfCyberSecurity #ManchesterEvent to hear her inspiring story and industry insights! 🌐🔒 #DataProtection #Compliance #CyberSecurity #EmployeeEngagement #BestCompanies #TheFutureOfCyberSecurity

Is your team missing out? 🤔 We asked 'How much does in-person collaboration impact your work?'. 77% of you responded that in-person collaboration is either essential or very important for your role, whilst 7% of you claim it doesn't happen enough. From our data it's clear to see the impact hybrid is having on connections within an organisation. Have you noticed a disconnect within your team? Too much remote work can hurt team connection and leadership trust. But the right hybrid model can boost wellbeing and productivity. Find out more on how to get the balance right with our State of Engagement report: https://lnkd.in/ey9Efa3z #Hybrid #Collaboration #Teamwork

Have your say! 📢 Our 2024 State of Engagement report delved into topics such as: ✨ Hybrid working and it’s impact on engagement and how it affects employees connection to leadership ✨ Communicating with clarity and it’s impact on how employees view the organisation ✨ Personal Growth and how employees need upskilling opportunities to stick around ✨ The power of ESG and how it can impact engagement levels and improve connection to teams Now we want to know from you what topics you want to learn about in our State of Engagement 2025 report! Let us know in the comments! ⬇ Read our 2024 State of Engagement report here: https://lnkd.in/eYGuPMhv

We're halfway through August, and the year is flying by! 🚀 Hands up if you have been able to tick off your 2024 new years resolution already? If not you still have time to change that. What’s on your professional to-do list for the rest of 2024? Are you focused on finishing strong or setting the stage for next year? Share your goals and let's inspire each other! 👇 #Goals #Networking #Upskilling

ESG is becoming a top priority for many organisations!💡 Our data shows a focus on ESG has resulted in the greatest increase in engagement in the past year, with 59% of surveying organisations seeing an increase in the area of ‘Giving Something Back’. How much does a company's commitment to social and environmental responsibility influence your job satisfaction or influence you when applying for a job? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts in the comments below! ⬇ #ESG #EmployeeEngagement #GivingSomethingBack

Employees want to work for companies that care 🌎 Employees today care more than ever about how their organisations contribute to society. Our data shows that Environmental, Social and Governance initiatives can boost employee engagement, but it's not just about giving back. To truly create a thriving workplace, organisations must also focus on employee growth, development, and leadership. Learn how to create a truly engaged workforce with our State of Engagement report: https://lnkd.in/eZhC8--K #EmployeeEngagement #ESG #GivingSomethingBack

New office opening + typical British weather 🌦️ = Work BBQ and Sports Day!🎖️ Inspired by the #ParisOlympics, yesterday at Best Companies HQ we split up into 6 teams, competed in sports day activities such as the egg and spoon race and football darts, and dressed up to represent each team country. Now we want to ask you to decide who you think was the best dressed! Using the comments below let us know which outfit is worthy of best dressed bragging rights! ⬇️ Stay tuned for more content on the new office and the sports day activities! #LifeAtBest #Teamwork

Engaged employees = a world-class workforce! 💡 These incredible companies have earned a 3-star Best Companies accreditation, proving they're at the top of their game. Their secret? Listening to their teams and taking action. Huge congratulations to Oakland | B Corp, Opus Technology, Intercity, Consultiv Utilities Ltd, Dougie Mac, IP Integration, Hobbycraft, and Ryder Architecture! 👏 Want to create a workplace where people thrive? Let's make it happen together https://lnkd.in/eFP462RP #BestCompanies #EmployeeExperience #WorldClassWorkplace

Employee development and engagement are top of mind for many organisations right now 🤔 73% of organisations saw their employee numbers rise last year. With healthy headcount growth, vacancies are filling, but keeping talent engaged will be the key challenge for businesses. Our latest data reveals a growing gap between employee expectations and company offerings. How is your company addressing this challenge? Let us know in the poll and share your insights in the comments! ⬇ #EmployeeDevelopment #EmployeeEngagement #Retention