Travel Counsellors has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s top employers by The Sunday Times’ annual awards.
- This accolade highlights exceptional employee engagement and wellbeing at Travel Counsellors, for the third consecutive time.
- The recognition celebrates an inclusive culture supporting women, LGBTQIA+, ethnic minorities, and disabled employees.
- Survey results reveal high employee satisfaction and pride within the company, based in Manchester.
- Such achievements underscore the company’s dedication to fostering a supportive and respectful work environment.
Travel Counsellors has been celebrated as one of the UK’s ‘Best Places To Work’ by The Sunday Times, marking the third instance of this recognition. Such endorsements point to the company’s unwavering commitment to nurturing a workplace flourishing with exceptional employee engagement and wellbeing.
The annual award acknowledges institutions with outstanding environments for their employees. Travel Counsellors has been noted for its inclusive culture that effectively supports women, LGBTQIA+ communities, ethnic minorities, and employees with disabilities. Notably, it creates opportunities for staff of diverse ages to significantly contribute to the company’s endeavours.
The recognition stems from a comprehensive submission process that included a written entry alongside a survey completed by over 300 team members at their Manchester headquarters. This survey indicated that an impressive 87% of the workforce feels proud to be part of the organisation, whilst 85% express substantial job satisfaction.
Furthermore, the data revealed that more than 80% of employees believe that their wellbeing is prioritised and feel secure and content in their work settings. The firm recorded an average happiness score of 82%, reflecting a healthy, cohesive working culture.
Steve Byrne, the chief executive of Travel Counsellors, remarked on this triumph, emphasising the critical role of a supportive company culture: “This achievement highlights the importance of our culture and the collective dedication and passion of our colleague community, who consistently go above and beyond to support our business, our individual travel counsellors, their customers, and each other.”
The accolades also carry praise from influential figures such as Chris Longcroft, EVP publisher at The Times and The Sunday Times, who commented on the significance of engaged and fulfilled working environments as a foundation for business success. He stated: “To be named on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list is a true recognition of excellence.”
This repeated recognition for Travel Counsellors underlines its steadfast dedication to cultivating a distinguished and supportive workplace environment.
