Robson Laidler Accountants has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in the UK for 2024 by The Sunday Times.
With a team of 94 staff across its two offices in Jesmond and Chester le Street, the accountancy and business advisory firm made the list and is thrilled that its efforts to improve workplace happiness have been recognised.
Amy Park, director of people and culture at Robson Laidler said: “We are completely overwhelmed to have been named in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work Awards and to be nationally recognised as an employer with the highest employee engagement and wellbeing levels alongside big names such as Octopus Energy and Easyjet Holidays.
“What makes this accolade even more special is the fact it comes directly from our people. There’s no judging panel or swish submission to decide who makes the Best Places to Work list; it is based on honest feedback from our staff. I’m incredibly proud to work with amazing people across our business, who always show such passion and commitment to their work and clients and to supporting each other.
“We believe that a company’s strength lies in its people, and that happy and engaged staff are the cornerstone of a successful business. We take pride in our diverse team and inclusive environment. Based on the insights gained from this year’s feedback, we are committed to enhancing Robson Laidler, ensuring it continues to be an even more exceptional place to work in the years to come.”
Independent accountancy firm, Robson Laidler became the first organisation in the North East to become B Corp certified in 2021 and a Real Living Wage employer in 2022. Its numerous inclusive workplace culture initiatives include; a calendar of health and wellness campaigns including managing mental health in the workplace and neurodiversity, enhanced life journey policies, work-life balance, flexible and agile working, cycle to work scheme, volunteer days and birthdays off.
Managing Director Graham Purvis said: “We run the business on the triple bottom line principles of People; Planet: Profit. We set, measure and review goals to ensure we continue our business as a “force for good”, living our purpose of “making a positive difference to people’s lives. I couldn’t be prouder of this achievement as it embodies everything we are striving for – to be an employer of choice.”
The Sunday Times, powered by WorkL, Best Places to Work is a nationwide workplace survey that honours and celebrates Britain’s top employers – which number over 500 organisations across different industries and sizes – and acknowledges the best workplaces for women, LGBTQIA+ community, disabled employees, ethnic minorities, younger and older workers, and wellbeing.
David Lloyd Clubs, CGI IT UK and Octopus Energy were among the Top Ten best employers in the Very Big organisation category, while Easyjet Holidays and Dishoom were ranked as some of the Top Ten best employers in the Big organisation category. YuLife insurance provider and Iconic Smiles dental group were celebrated in the Medium and Small organisation categories, respectively.
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