London, UK – 27 June 2024 – Egress has officially been named as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ 2024 by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture. This marks the third consecutive year that Egress has been listed, solidifying its place as one of the top employers for welfare in the country.
Egress’ consistent inclusion on this exclusive list officially acknowledges its ongoing commitment to ensuring high levels of psychological, physical, financial, and social wellbeing among its team members. This is underscored by Egress’ investment into initiatives that promote flexibility, learning and development, and empowering personal choice within the workplace.
A few notable programs include ‘e-flex,’ which gives employees the freedom to extend lunch breaks or take extra half-days as needed, to seamlessly balance personal and professional responsibilities; an organic, employee-led Learning and Development (L&D) program tailored to individual growth and ambitions, guided by an in-house L&D Director; and the Culture Club, a volunteer group that organizes events and socials promoting diversity, inclusion, and psychological safety to cultivate a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
Laura Probert, Chief People Officer at Egress, comments:
“At Egress, we understand wellbeing means something different to everyone, so we must remain attuned to the diverse needs of our employees and promote initiatives that respect individuality while reinforcing our collective goals. This is why we’re incredibly proud to have our efforts recognized for fostering a healthier workplace. As we continue to refine our award-winning wellbeing initiatives, we are passionately committed to a future focused on personal choice, continuous learning, and the relentless pursuit of a balanced, fulfilling professional life.”
Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place To Work UK comments:
“Wellbeing, engagement, and trust between employees are critical ingredients to successful workplace culture. Now in our third year of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ list, we’re able to showcase the leading UK organisations providing environments conducive to outstanding psychological, physical, financial and social wellbeing. It’s no secret that by ensuring employees feel genuinely trusted and cared for, they are much healthier, productive and committed to the mission and purpose of the organization. Congratulations to Egress for making this prestigious list!”
To compile the prestigious list, Great Place To Work culture experts analyzed thousands of employee surveys, assessing their holistic experiences of wellbeing at work through fundamental facets of employee wellbeing, including: work-life balance, sense of fulfilment, job satisfaction, and financial security. Evaluations also included an assessment of how well the organization was able to deliver consistency of their employee experience across all departments and seniority levels.
About Great Place To Work®
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, helping organisations to create exceptional, high-performing workplaces where employees feel trusted and valued. The UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing™ enables these outstanding organisations to celebrate their achievements, build their employer brand, and inspire others to take action. For more information, visit www.greatplacetowork.co.uk.
