Financial services firm Admiral Group, hotel chain Hilton and insurer Aviva have been named as some of the UK’s best workplaces in 2025.
Compiled annually by Great Place to Work, the UK’s Best Workplaces list is based on evaluations of thousands of employee survey responses. These are used to benchmark the effectiveness of organisations’ employee value propositions against the culture their employees actually experience. Those which achieve the highest scores receive Best Workplaces status.
Admiral placed second in the super large category for the 25th consecutive year. As a result, it has been awarded Legendary Status for its achievement in being a consistently great employer. According to its feedback, 94% of employees feel it is a friendly place to work, 88% feel proud to work there, 88% feel encouraged to balance their work and personal life, and 95% feel it is diverse and inclusive.
Coventry Building Society ranked 13th on the super large organisations list, due to its commitment to provide a supportive and inclusive work environment where employees can take pride in their jobs, trust their leaders, feel part of a team and realise their full potential.
The top five super large employers are:
- Hilton
- Admiral Group
- Aviva
- Baringa
- Kids Planet Day Nurseries
The top five large employers are:
- NVIDIA
- CrowdStrike
- Unum
- Samsara
- Powerforce Field Marketing
The top five medium employers are:
- Hatmill
- Keon Homes
- Mercator Digital
- AlumierMD
- GLP Training
The top five small employers are:
- Fortitude NicsaGlobal
- Business First Partnership
- Outrank
- The Workplace Depot
- Cross 8
Lorna Connelly, UK people director at Admiral, said: “The heart of our business is our people. It fills me with so much pride that our people have felt just as looked after as our customers. A huge thank you to everyone who makes Admiral such a fantastic place to work. We’ll always prioritise nurturing an environment where our employees feel supported, heard and empowered.”
Lucy Becque, chief people officer at Coventry Building Society, added: “It’s especially rewarding to see how we’re climbing the ranks year after year, it shows we’re doing a lot of things right. Our focus is on empowering everyone to bring their best selves to work and to make each day enjoyable and rewarding for themselves and their employees. We had an outstanding response rate to the survey, which means we can be confident that our place in the league table is a true reflection of how people feel about working here. We’ll continue listening to feedback to make sure we keep getting better.”
Simon Hood, executive director at John Mason International, which ranked 93rd on the small employers list, said: “Without a doubt our placement on the Great Place to Work List is an honour. For me, it solidifies the best part about John Mason International, our people and staff. We’re overwhelmed to see our work recognised; at its core this accreditation was earned and won by our staff. The phenomenal attitude and care they bring into work each day makes John Mason International a Great Place To Work.”
Mark Till, chief executive officer of Unum UK, added: “We were the highest ranking of the large financial services firms, which is a testament to the commitment of our whole team. We have worked hard to build a business where everyone can develop their careers and have the best opportunities for success. We aim to continue setting the benchmark for the sector in our approach to culture and workplace wellbeing, and keep raising the standard and creating an environment where all employees can thrive.”
Benedict Gautrey, managing director at Great Place to Work, said: “Our mission is to help every workplace become a great place to work for all. We’ve seen an increase again in trust index scores, which means the bar has been raised and this accreditation is a significant and tremendous accomplishment. These crucial elements collectively contribute to creating cultures where employees feel they can truly be themselves and thrive in a supportive and caring environment.”
