Date posted: 29th Jul 2024
Leading regional accountancy firm, Clive Owen LLP has reaffirmed its commitment to colleague wellbeing and engagement after achieving a prestigious accreditation.
The firm, which has offices in Darlington, York, Durham and Middlesbrough, has been recognised as a Great Place to Work certified organisation, highlighting its dedication to openness and inclusivity in the workplace.
Clive Owen LLP’s leadership team was keen to engage with colleagues and gather feedback on important matters, including wellbeing initiatives, social and teambuilding activities, as well as creating focus groups for teams to discuss areas of improvement and how the firm could support its workforce further.
The accreditation is a significant achievement, backed by validated and anonymous feedback from employees which Great Place To Work collected. As the global authority on workplace culture, Great Place To Work utilises its rigorous, data-driven ‘For All’ methodology.
It confirms that their employees consistently enjoy a positive experience at Clive Owen LLP, with the certification benchmarking the firm against some of the best organisations to work for in the UK, such as Aviva, Capital One and DHL.
Gary Ellis, Managing Partner at Clive Owen LLP, said: “We are delighted to have achieved the prestigious Great Place to Work accreditation, which is validation of everything we do as a responsible employer where colleague wellbeing and engagement is at the heart of our operations.
“Being recognised as a Great To Place To Work certified organisation is the culmination of our improvement journey where the firm has actively engaged with colleagues and reviewed its policies, leading to the introduction of a range of measures, including flexible working and our innovative nine-day fortnight.
“Whilst this is a gratifying accolade, we will continue striving for improvements and listening to colleague feedback, further enhancing their experiences and building an even stronger, supportive and inclusive workplace environment for the team to thrive in.”
Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place To Work UK, expressed his congratulations to Clive Owen LLP for attaining its Certification, adding: “We know that prioritising the employee experience leads to building trust among employees, fostering a remarkable workplace culture, and ultimately achieving exceptional business outcomes. Congratulations!”
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