UK Power Networks has come second in the Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work for List, following feedback from its staff.
Employees praised the company’s leadership and values and the survey found 88% are proud to work for the company. There was an uptick in engagement scores across all areas, including quality of managers, personal growth, team, wellbeing, fair deal and giving something back.
In the 2023 employee survey, which determines this year’s annual rankings, the firm saw hight levels of employee engagement, including a three-star (top) rating, an 11% rise in its leadership score, and an 8% boost in overall employee engagement, from more than 3,500 responses.
In May, the firm’s first-ever Royal Ramble galvanised more than 300 employees around a 20-mile walk taking in royal parks between Richmond and Tower Bridge, which raised £48,000 for the DofE charity.
Basil Scarsella, chief executive of UK Power Networks, was also awarded a special award for Best Leader and UK Power Networks was named Best Improver at Best Companies’ annual ‘Big Reveal’ event, which was hosted by broadcaster Sally Nugent.
Basil Scarsella, chief executive of UK Power Networks, said:
“This recognition is a credit to the dedication of our employees, who are our greatest asset, because it’s their hard work and innovation that drives our continued success. We are always looking for new ways to retain and attract skilled staff so will build on this and keep striving to create a workplace that everyone is proud of.
“Leadership is about being able to inspire the people you manage. You devise a vision for the organisation you are running and you hope that vision is inspiring enough to the employees that they will follow you.”
Jonathan Austin, CEO, Best Companies, said:
“Congratulations to all the team at UK Power Networks for their achievements at the 2024 Big Reveal. Being named as one of UK’s Best Companies to Work For demonstrates that they take workplace engagement seriously and continue to put their people at the forefront of all they do.”
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