Dowds Group recognised as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Construction, Engineering & Property™!
Wednesday, 18 September 2024
The 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces in Construction, Engineering &Property™ list was revealed last Friday by Great Place To Work® UK recognising Dowds Group among the list of organisations. Dowds Group’s employees anonymously reported that the people and investment in wellbeing and training makes the company a great place to work.
This reflects our commitment to creating an exceptional work environment to encourage our employees to excel. Key factors contributing to this recognition include our strong emphasis on Collaboration, Equity, Impartiality, and Communication. We have cultivated a supportive culture that encourages teamwork, ensuring that every team member feels valued and fairly treated. Our commitment extends beyond promoting communication and equal opportunities; we also invest significantly in the wellbeing and training of our employees.
By offering wellness programs and continuous professional development opportunities, we want to empower our team to grow both personally and professionally. This dedication has created a positive and inclusive workplace where ideas and high performance can thrive. This award is a testament to our ongoing efforts to maintain a high standard of employee satisfaction and company excellence.
The Best Workplaces in Construction, Engineering & Property ™ list is created using the anonymous feedback from employees working in the industry about their workplace experience.
Hear what some of our employees had to said:
James Dowds, Managing Director of Dowds Group said:
“We are delighted to receive this award, as it reflects the hard work and dedication of our entire team, and we’re proud to be a company where people thrive and contribute to our shared success!”
Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place To Work® UK said:
“The UK’s Best Workplaces focus on ensuring sufficient opportunities for upskilling and reskilling wherever possible – recognising that employee growth spurs organisational growth. We’ve seen the companies in our UK’s Best Workplaces for Construction, Engineering & Property list proactively introducing development-based investment for their greatest asset, their employees. It’s great to see so many examples of organisations making their workplaces truly ‘great’. A huge congratulations to Dowds Group for making it onto this new for 2024 list.”
About Great Place To Work®
Great Place To Work® UK administered their research-backed Trust Index© employee survey and analysed the responses of UK-based construction, engineering and property sector employees to determine the Best Workplaces™ list. The surveys 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 organisation was able to deliver consistency of their employee experience across all departments and seniority levels.
Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture, on a mission to make every company a great workplace for all. Every year, they receive direct feedback from over 10 million workers around the world telling us how they really feel about their employer. Their survey is completely confidential and anonymous, so people can feel comfortable to be honest about their workplace, and companies can gain detailed insights into how they can better serve their people.
Only those employers who have the highest levels of trust, job satisfaction, and who empower ALL their employees to thrive both in and outside of work are awarded official Best Workplaces™ recognition.
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