Churchill Group has been ranked tenth in The UK & Ireland Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces awards.
The awards which are organised by Inspiring Workplaces Group (IW) also recognised the group as a “PeopleFirst” organisation with strong support and multiple opportunities for employees.
All entrants were required to demonstrate their investment in people through a comprehensive assessment.
Churchill Group’s entry focused on six elements that IW consider fundamental to prioritising people: culture and purpose, leadership, wellbeing, inclusion, employee voice, and employee experience.
Entrants were categorised according to the size and kind of organisation; Churchill Group competed in the Enterprise Business category for organisations with over 5,000 employees, where it ranked 2nd.
It was praised for its internal recognition programmes, including the annual Shining Star awards, which received over 500 nominations in 2024.
Churchill Group’s employee ownership model was a hit with the judges, with one observing how the soft services provider's decentralised model, "where there is autonomy to shape the strategy locally, will create a greater sense of agency" and the impact of a 'we are all owners' philosophy on internal programmes and communications.
It was also recognised for the £366 million generated in social value, its extensive apprenticeship programmes and its wellbeing initiatives, including mental health first aid training, awareness talks and resources for topics such as menopause and domestic abuse.
James Bradley, CEO at Churchill Group, says: “We are honoured to achieve such a high ranking in the Inspiring Workplaces list.
As an employee-owned business, we want all our colleagues to invest in our organisation and share in its future success.
Churchill Group is only as strong as our people, and without their commitment and expertise, our organisation would not be nearly as high on this list.”
Matt Manners, founder at The Inspiring Workplaces Group, adds: “As Inspiring Workplaces marks its 10th anniversary, we’re proud to recognise organisations that are setting the gold standard for PeopleFirst cultures.
This isn’t just a feel-good approach, it’s a fundamental business strategy.
With AI reshaping the way we work, companies that continue to prioritise profit over people may find themselves facing short-term wins but long-term setbacks.
PeopleFirst isn’t optional.
It’s essential.”
