Natures Aid, Haier Smart Home UK and Ireland, and Equiniti have been named as some of the top employers for 2025.
The Top Employers Institute, a global authority on HR strategies, certifies organisations based on the results of its HR best practices survey. This covers people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, diversity, equity and inclusion, wellbeing and more.
Natures Aid, which is owned by pharmaceutical firm Stada Group, was recognised due to its purpose and values, integrity and ethics, and digital and HR. It was also praised for its growth culture, sustainability, and wellbeing.
Equiniti was certified for the third consecutive year in the UK, India and US due to its ongoing emphasis on its people experience. It ranked sixth in the UK, fourth in the US and in the top 25% in India.
Haier Smart Home UK and Ireland was also recognised for the third year running due to its dedication to excellent HR policies and people practices. LNER achieved the status for the sixth year in a row as part of its dedication to a better world of work.
David Plink, chief executive officer of Top Employers Institute, said: “Amid constant change, through technological advances, economic shifts, and evolving social landscapes, it is inspiring to see people and organisations rise to the challenge. The Top Employers Certification Programme highlights the dedication of our Top Employers as they continue to set the standard, consistently delivering world-class HR strategies and practices. They strive to foster growth and wellbeing, all while enriching the world of work.”
Nigel Stephenson, general manager for Stada UK, added: “It truly is a credit to our amazing teams that embody our values day in and day out. The strong group-wide performance during the certification process reflects our commitment to creating exceptional work environments globally.”
Andrew Stephenson, chief people officer at Equiniti, said: “To be certified as a 2025 Top Employer is a huge seal of approval for potential and existing colleagues. We’ve delivered numerous improvements driven by our last audit, such as improving employee journeys and strengthening our colleague networks. There’s always more we can do to make it an even better place to work, so we remain committed to making continuous improvements for our people.”
Diego Perrone, managing director for Haier Smart Home UK and Ireland, added: “It demonstrates how incredibly hard our team has worked to ensure that the care, development and wellbeing of our people is always a priority. This accreditation from the Top Employers Institute is a global recognition of our commitment, efforts and excellence in this area.”
Paula Bullock, people director at LNER, said: “Our people are at the heart of LNER, so it’s amazing to see that our commitment to make sure that they have the best experience has been recognised for the sixth year in a row. This Top Employer award is a proud achievement, and we’ll continue to work to make sure LNER is a brilliant place to work.”
