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Finalist: Investors in People Small Business Award

We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the Small Business Award

We entered these awards because we are continually striving to be the best employer. We committed to IIP and this has meant that our people feel listened to, respected, and valued. Our people like working here; we have 95% staff retention, we are a living wage accredited employer and have a 5* rating on Glassdoor.

During the pandemic lockdowns, we kept team morale boosted with regular treats sent to the team and online team building activities. We also engaged a wellbeing specialist to support our people with the challenges they have faced during the pandemic, available on an ongoing and confidential basis. We Introduced flexible working, which we will retain going forward.

These activities have helped us win new business and the commitment to our people means we are a respected within our area of professionalism. It enables us take on projects with the full backing and support of our people knowing they are fully on board.

We genuinely care about our people and want to help them thrive in all areas of life.