Team Arthur has been recognised for the second consecutive year as one of the Best Places to Work, placing us among the top 100 companies in The Sunday Times Top 100 rankings 2024. Following more than 25% growth across Arthur in the last 12 months, we moved to the medium organisation category this year after proudly standing tall among the small organisations last year. Our growth and dedication from every team member at Arthur have led to this achievement, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to putting people first and cultivating a workplace culture where everyone thrives.
Our commitment to a people-first approach, transparency, communication and mutual respect continues to be the foundation of our thriving workplace culture. By openly sharing our business plans, clear business goals, and individual development plans to support our team members to reach their individual career goals, we empower every team member with a clear trajectory for their professional growth. This approach not only fosters a sense of purpose, teamwork and collaboration but also encourages collective celebration of our colleagues’ successes and business achievements, contributing to our employees’ high job satisfaction and happiness ratings.
Our employees’ happiness and wellbeing are at the core of our success. The employee survey results for this listing showed an impressive 85% job satisfaction rate and an average happiness rating of 83% among our employees. These ratings reflect our emphasis on creating a workplace where people feel trusted, valued, empowered, and proud to be part of the team. We are committed to empowering our team members by providing them with the autonomy to work independently and as part of a collaborative team, as well as equip them with the tools and resources they need to excel. A staggering 84% of our workforce feels empowered, rewarded, recognised, and instilled with pride.
Our management team were recognised for having an outstanding relationship with our employees, with 91% of employees expressing satisfaction. Our confidence in management rating of 81% surpasses industry and global averages, showcasing the strength of our leadership team. Our company employs advanced technology and software to increase efficiency and enhance productivity, enabling our employees to allocate more time towards developing strong relationships with their connections. Our exceptional customer satisfaction scores show our dedication to providing outstanding service in a consultative way.
At Team Arthur, we understand that our employees’ personal lives are just as important as their professional ones, and we believe that if our employees are happy in their personal lives, they will be happier at work. That’s why we are proud to provide our team with benefits to support our employees’ wellbeing. These include our Employee Assistance Programme, hybrid and flexible working hours, plus our acclaimed 32-hour workweek, which means an early finish at 1 p.m. on Fridays whilst being paid for a full 5-day working week. These initiatives, coupled with our commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment, have contributed to our employees’ high satisfaction rate of 87%.
We take immense pride in fostering a workplace that represents, celebrates and embraces individuals from diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. By championing equal opportunities and amplifying diverse voices, we create an environment where every team member feels valued, heard, and empowered to fulfil their full potential.
“We are delighted to be recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work again this year,” said Daniel Faulkner, CEO at Arthur Financial. “As we celebrate our recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in 2024, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our exceptional team. Their dedication, passion, and collaborative spirit have driven our journey to success. We remain committed to reviewing feedback and taking action to enhance the Arthur experience even further. Our journey does not end here – it is a continuous evolution as we strive to make Arthur the epitome of excellence in recruitment and a great place to work.”
The Sunday Times’ Best 100 Places to Work 2024 ranking is a prestigious accolade that honours organisations that nurture engaged and inclusive workplace cultures, where employee happiness and wellbeing are prioritised. Being included in this list reaffirms our commitment to our employees and highlights our dedication to building a culture that prioritises our employees’ needs and empowers them to achieve their full potential.
Read The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 listing here. If you’d like to find out about joining Team Arthur, then get in touch with our talent team: Talent@arthur.co.uk.