Catalogues of best companies to work for vary from one list to another, depending on who you ask, how you ask it and what exactly you are looking for. After doing a little research, here is a compiled list of 105 UK best companies to work for, based on the reviews of the companies’ employees, and their ratings.
Virtually, everybody knows Google and what the company does. According to people who work there, the company provides its employees with all the benefits, and a lot of other perks (including food). While the schedule is quite busy, being a part of their friendly, and collaborative team can upgrade your knowledge since there are a lot of interesting problems that need to be solved.
Salesforce
At this cloud-based software company, even the interns get great benefits. The differentiator of Salesforce is the culture; people take good care of each other, including the leadership, that is steering the company in the right direction. And if the amazing workplace balance is not enough, Salesforce does provide great benefits for its employees.
Equal Experts
Equal Experts is one of those companies that fully respects the work-life balance. They not only encourage their employees to be better but also take great care of them. Their projects are interesting and organizational support is supposedly fantastic.
Hiscox
Workers at this insurance company claim that their colleagues and the office environment are great. Besides a great work culture, Hiscox also offers you an opportunity to grow, effective communications, mutual trust among the leadership and the team, and good benefits.
Abcam
Abcam, distributor, seller, and producer of protein research tools, is always looking to improve; for its clients and employees. Their management is very connected with people, the benefits package and salary are quite strong, and they provide great flexibility to manage your work-life balance.
Softcat
Softcat, an IT infrastructure provider, also prides itself with a fantastic work environment, reliable colleagues, and incredible opportunities. The management genuinely cares about their workers, and if you work hard, your efforts do not go unnoticed; a reward is waiting for anyone who earns it.
Microsoft
For anyone who loves tech, Microsoft is a great place to work at; there are multiple growth opportunities you can seize, you can learn from your more experienced coworkers, and the compensation is better than good. Of course, a workplace like this, also provides a great benefits package.
SAP
SAP is a software corporation with a clear vision of its future; it is taking steps to better support its employees, and partners, and consequently provide better support for its clients. This is a place with great people, and work culture, good benefits, and numerous career opportunities.
Arup
Besides being a great place to learn, and having a lot of potentials, Arup collaborates with offices around the globe, constantly providing itsemployees with interesting projects.Although, the hours can stretch a bit long, it is still an excellent workplace with good benefits, and free food.
Topps Tiles
Topps Tiles is a retail business with a real family feel where employees are beyond satisfied with the work environment, which is very important since you are working in teams. They also provide training, you have a fair chance of progressing, and excellent leadership.
Mace
At Mace, the projects are very diverse so getting tired of routine work is virtually impossible. There is great a great team dynamic, and upper management is easily and frequently accessible. Hard work is always noticed and rewarded, and it is possible to create your own career path.
Las Iguanas
This restaurant chain is technically a large business but gives out a really pleasant vibe of a small company where every worker is valued and heard. The current employees say that they work with and for some wonderful people, they are enjoying themselves, and the pay is quite strong.
Cisco System
Cisco Systems allows you to find the role that you find the most suitable for yourself. The management is very supportive, and will help you on your career path. Apart from great opportunities, Cisco has a solid total compensation plan (benefits included), and their work culture is reportedly amazing.
Arcadis
Arcadis has a completely flexible work environment, with a very strong collaboration culture. Other than a fantastic team atmosphere, the schedule is also flexible, the projects are interesting, and you get the opportunity for remote and even global work.
ICP Nurseries
This is a company that wants nothing but the very best for their staff and strongly believes in giving everyone an opportunity to upskill (if they want). Their benefits package is great, the rewards are allegedly truly amazing, and their CEO, and central team are very hands-on, and approachable.
easyJet
The management at easyJet is very accessible, and engaged with their staff. People who work there are supportive, collaborative, and provide a great work atmosphere. Working for the easyJet group also has good hours, good pay, includes staff travels, and there is no problem with getting some time off.
Johnson & Johnson
According to the staff of Johnson & Johnson, the work environment is extremely positive, co-workers are nice, and the benefits for the employees are great. The scheduling policies are a little strict but overall, working here is beyond satisfactory.
Rentokil Initial
Rentokil Initial has many opportunities for anyone who wants to move forward within the company; the management, and the employees are very supportive, the work culture is reportedly amazing, the benefits, and the incentives are taken care of.
Shell
Besides a great benefits package that includes pension, bonus, healthcare, maternity leave, Shell also has a strong pay, collaborative personnel, a good training program, a good work-life balance, an on-site gym, and many other perks that come with the job.
United Utilities
United Utilities has a professional and quite relaxed work environment. The rewards, and benefits for the staff are very good (healthcare, pension), the working hours are flexible, and job satisfaction is overall very strong. The salary for the apprentices is also good, and there are a few other perks, such as an on-site gym, and food hall.
More 85 Best Companies to work for in the UK
Google
Equal Experts
Salesforce
Hiscox
Softcat
Abcam
Microsoft
SAP
Topps Tiles
Arup
Las Iguanas
Mace
Cisco Systems
ICP Nurseries
Arcadis
easyJet
Johnson & Johnson
Rentokil Initial
United Utilities
Shell
Royal London
J.P. Morgan
Nando’s
Nike
Bromford
O2
Siemens
GlaxoSmithKline
Rolls-Royce
Wagamama
Apple
Capgemini
Unilever
Accenture
AXA
Facebook
Goldman Sachs
Taylor Wimpey
Ford Motor Company
AstraZeneca
Cafe Rouge
Turner and Townsend
Reed
Bella Italia
Barratt Developments
Iress
BBC
Schuh Limited
Bloomberg
Sky Betting & Gaming
XPO Logistics
Bain & Company
Anglian Water
BUUK Infrastructure
Gowling WLG (UK) LLP
Home Group Limited
Principality Building Society
Marshall Motor Holdings Plc
Dimensions UK
Flight Centre Travel Group
Gap
Rackspace Ltd
Britvic PLC
Coleg Cambria
Irwin Mitchell LLP
AB Agri Ltd
CGI UK
Choice Support
NFA Group
The Sovini Group
Workday
Baringa Partners
REL Field Marketing
Adecco
Red Hat UK Limited
UKFast
AbbVie
Cirrus Logic
Liberty IT
Medidata Solutions
Doyle Collection
Insight Direct UK Ltd
Robert Walters
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services UK Ltd
Fisher Investments UK
Derivco UK
FactSet Europe Ltd
W. L. Gore & Associates (UK) Ltd
Secure Trust Bank Group
RCI Financial Services Ltd
L’Occitane en Provence
Kindred Group
bpha
Moneybarn
GEFCO UK
Chiesi Ltd
Natilik
QuickBooks UK
DMW Group
Vivo Energy Plc
Virgin Money UK Plc
Tesco
Dart Group
Carnival Corporation & plc
Barclays