The 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces in
Financial Services & Insurance™ list by
Great Place To Work® UK, has recognised Cheltenham’s PoloWorks as one of the leading
organisations in the ‘large and super large’ category.
In a recent internal survey, staff at PoloWorks consistently highlighted the company’s commitment to fostering a
supportive and inclusive workplace, making PoloWorks a great place to work.
Among various initiatives, colleagues say they value the company’s
flexible and hybrid working policies to help them balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments.
This approach is supported by a recent refurbishment of the open-plan offices at The Grange in Bishop’s Cleeve, in a bid to create a collaborative environment that encourages
teamwork and innovation.
The recognition also reflects PoloWorks’ ongoing efforts to embed a culture of respect and inclusion
across the organisation. The launch of the company’s PRIDE values, spanning being pioneering,
responsible, inclusive, delivery-focused and empowering, has played a
crucial role in ensuring staff feel valued and respected,
regardless of age, sex, race, or background.
PoloWorks is dedicated to the development of its colleagues with an in-house learning and development team driving educational programs, including a management program. It also sponsors Chartered Insurance Institute qualifications.
Staff also get volunteering days, to contribute to causes that are meaningful to them and connect them to the wider community.
Great Place To Work® UK administered the
research-backed Trust Index© employee survey and analysed responses from
financial services and insurance employees across the country to determine the
Best Workplaces™ list.
Staff were asked to evaluate their company’s
support for work-life balance, job satisfaction, psychological safety, and
financial security. The survey also assessed how consistently the experience is delivered across the whole business.
Head of people at PoloWorks, Harriet Mathew, said: ‘Being recognised as one of the
UK’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance affirms our ongoing
efforts to build a workplace where every individual can thrive.
‘We will
continue to invest in our people and cultivate an environment where everyone
feels empowered to reach their full potential.’
Managing director of
Great Place To Work® UK, Benedict Gautrey, added: ‘The Best Workplaces in Financial Services
& Insurance list is created using anonymous feedback from employees
working in the industry about their workplace experience.
‘It helps leaders, not only make better-informed
decisions on areas for improvement, but also gives employers a data-based
understanding of what aspects of their current offering make them stand out,
helping to build a more competitive employer brand.
‘It’s great to see so many
examples of organisations making their workplaces truly great. A huge
congratulations to PoloWorks for making this prestigious list.’
To find out more about PoloWorks, visit www.polo.works.