We are one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ in 2024!
BlakYaks is ranked 9th among 105 organisations in the new UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2024 list, published by Great Place to Work®
Shortly after being recognised for the second year running as a Great Place to Work® (GPTW®), we are proud to announce that BlakYaks has been named again as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2024 by GPTW®, the global authority on workplace culture.
Following on from our 2023 success (UK’s Best Workplace in Tech and Best Overall company) we are very happy to be ranked within the top 10 of UK small companies for the 2nd year running! The BlakYaks team are growing fast, so receiving this endorsement from our colleagues (new & old) is a great credit to the business.
BlakYaks is a UK’s Best Workplace™
This prestigious award is based on employee survey feedback. Great Place to Work® surveyed over 250,000 employees, assessing fundamental facets of employee wellbeing, to determine the top companies recognised as the 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces.
Only those employers who have the highest levels of trust, job satisfaction, and who empower all their employees to thrive both in and outside of work are awarded official Best Workplaces™ recognition. These leading workplaces set the bar high for trust, respect, credibility, fairness, pride, and camaraderie.
According to our company GPTW® survey, a whopping 98% of our herd thinks BlakYaks is a great place to work. From feeling welcome when you first join (100% agreed!) to everyone being there for each other, fair treatment for all, and a strong focus on mental and physical health (98%), our team is all about it, in fact, 97% are proud to tell others they work at BlakYaks.
Some other facts
Around 9 in 10 of our employees say:
When they join the company, they are made to feel welcome (100%)
There is fair treatment at BlakYaks for age, race, sexual orientation, gender and position (100%)
They can count on people to cooperate (100%)
Management promotes mental and physical health among our employees (98%)
People care about each other here (98%)
They are proud to tell others they work at BlakYaks (97%)
They feel comfortable with job security (97%)
These scores reflect the high levels of colleague satisfaction, engagement, and sense of belonging within our organisation. However, these metrics go beyond mere numbers; they mirror the collaborative spirit and strong sense of community within our organisation.
Looking ahead
Our commitment to maintaining this positive atmosphere is steadfast and we aim to enhance our workplace continuously. Our team feedback is crucial in this process, and we are dedicated to learning from it. Whether it involves refining existing processes or exploring new measures, we continuously look for ways of sustaining and strengthening our positive culture.
Cheers to an amazing team and an even better workplace! 🎉
For those interested in the complete UK's Best Workplaces 2024 list, you can find it here.
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