PoloWorks is proud to announce that we have been named as one of UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™ 2024. 

The Best Workplaces for Women™ list recognises companies in the UK that are committed to ensuring a reasonable balance of women and men across the organisation; removing barriers to women’s career advancement; and creating workplaces where all colleagues, regardless of gender, can flourish. 

Our inclusion on this exclusive list officially acknowledges our commitment to creating a consistently positive employee experience, fostering cultures that drive business, improve lives, and better society. Over the past year, we have introduced numerous new benefits and policies to solidify our commitment to ensuring our workplace is great for all, including enrolling our first colleague in the Lloyds Advance Programme. This initiative is designed to enhance the pipeline of women in the insurance industry, particularly those identified as future leaders. 

Additionally, we have implemented comprehensive policies such as those for menopause and equality, diversity, and inclusion. Flexible and hybrid working options, along with enhanced maternity pay, support women in balancing their professional and personal lives. Our robust learning and development opportunities, including CII qualifications, provide valuable career progression for all colleagues. 

To compile the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™ List, Great Place To Work® analysed the anonymous responses of female employees regarding their daily experiences of innovation, the company’s values, and the effectiveness of their leaders. These insights benchmark our colleague value proposition against the culture our colleagues actually experience. Only the businesses with the highest scores receive Best Workplaces™ status. 

From our anonymous colleague feedback, we can see that our team highly commends our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. One colleague noted, “PoloWorks has created an environment where I feel supported and valued. The company’s focus on inclusivity and professional development has truly empowered me to grow in my career.” 

Harriet Mathew, Head of People, said: “Our inclusion in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women List is a testament to our commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowering workplace. This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team in building a supportive and equitable culture.” 

Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place To Work UK, says: “Workplaces are only great if they’re great for all employees. Each of the companies on this list has been commended by their female employees for going above and beyond to ensure fair treatment in recognition, training, and promotion opportunities. It’s fantastic to see such a wide range of sectors and organisational sizes represented this year – congratulations to all!” 

This award is our second from Great Place To Work over the past 12 months, as we also featured in the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2024. 

We’re so proud of this achievement and look forward to using the valuable insights Great Place To Work has provided us to continually build on our culture and colleague satisfaction.