London, UK – February 14th, 2023 –Egress was today named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing for 2023 by Great Place to Work ®, the global authority on workplace culture, ranking 34th on the list for wellbeing at large organizations. The recognition is a testament to Egress' dedication to creating an environment that is conducive to healthy and productive working, as well as its commitment to helping employees build successful and sustainable careers. This marks the second year that the company has been listed on the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing list and solidifies its place as one of the top employers in the UK.
Key wellbeing highlights from the survey include:
- 92% of Egress employees reported feeling they could take time off work when they felt it necessary
- 79% reported feeling encouraged maintain a healthy work-life balance
- 87% of team members who feel that people care about each other
- 79% look forward to coming into work each day
- 74% of employees agree that Egress is a psychologically and emotionally healthy place to work
This recognition is based entirely on anonymous employee feedback compiled by Great Place to Work®. The survey asked employees to comment on how their company supports their work-life balance, sense of fulfilment, job satisfaction, psychological safety, and financial security. Evaluations also included an assessment of how well the organization was able to deliver consistency of their employee experience across all departments and seniority levels.
92% of Egress employees reported feeling they could take time off work when they felt it necessary, while 79% reported feeling encouraged maintain a healthy work-life balance. The company introduced several initiatives to support this, such as flexible working and paid time back, increased holiday entitlement and an enhanced maternity package. These initiatives created an environment that encourages physical and mental well-being, whilst enabling employees to better manage their home and work lives. In 2022, Egress also introduced eFlex, a scheme that enables employees to flexibly take up to 15 additional days of paid leave throughout the year.
Egress believes in fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect, care, and collaboration. The founder-led organization has a strong commitment to ensuring everyone feels valued and supported. This spirit of inclusion and the culture of listening to its people is reflected in the 87% of team members who feel that people care about each other and the 79% who look forward to coming into work each day.
74% of employees agree that Egress is a psychologically and emotionally healthy place to work. This is due various initiatives from setting up a mental health first aid team and providing private health insurance, to providing a comprehensive learning and development programme and hosting quarterly social events. The company's employee assistance program also provides free, confidential counselling services to ensure that staff are supported.
Last year, the company also took the opportunity to review and reinvigorate their values, creating a set that reflects the beliefs of their founders and resonates with their employees. To ensure these core values are regularly discussed, Egress have introduced an OnPoint values recognition platform, giving employees rewards for living the values. Finally, Culture Club, a volunteer group made up of passionate employees, organises events and socials to promote diversity, inclusion, and psychological safety.
“Nothing is more important to us than our employees' wellbeing and success, and we’re incredibly proud to have our efforts recognized for fostering a healthier workplace by ranking 34th on the large organizations list,” comments Laura Probert, Chief People Officer at Egress. “Our culture is built on passion and understanding, with an emphasis on autonomy and work-life balance. We know that our people are our greatest asset, which is why we invest heavily in initiatives that not only reward our employees for their hard work but also help to nurture our culture. It is our mission to continue to create special, unique programmes that benefit our employees but also positively contribute to reinforcing our culture.”
“At the heart of every organization are its people and looking after their wellbeing should be much more than a package of impressive perks on a careers website,” explains Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place to Work® UK. “We know when employees feel genuinely contented and at ease within their roles, they are much more engaged and productive. Now in our second year of the UK's Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing list, we’re once again able to showcase the leading organizations providing cultures conducive to outstanding psychological, physical and social wellbeing. A huge congratulations to Egress for making this prestigious list.”
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees around the world and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. In 2022, they launched the first-ever annual UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing list of organisations who stood out as delivering exceptional wellbeing support for their employees across all levels and departments. For more information, visit www.greatplacetowork.co.uk.
