Charities of different sizes have been named in an annual list of the UK’s top employers.
Last week, Great Place To Work (GPTW) published the 25th edition of its Best Workplaces List, which includes charities in its super large (over 1,001 employees), large (201-1,000 employees), medium (51-200 employees) and small (10-50 employees) categories.
Alternative Futures Group (AFG), which employs 1,800 people and supports people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions across the north west, was the only charity in the super large category, ranking in 45th place.
Other charities named in GPTW’s list include the Fuel Bank Foundation (41st in the small category), Leeds Mind (57th in the medium category) and Citizens Advice Gateshead (65th in the large category).
AFG: ‘Our people are our greatest asset’
To determine the 350 organisations listed as the UK’s best workplaces, GPTW looked at confidential survey feedback shared by 285,000 employees.
Some 85% of its evaluation was based on what staff have to say about their experiences of trust and reaching their full human potential as part of their organisation.
The remaining 15% was based on an assessment of staff’s daily experiences of innovation, their company’s values and the effectiveness of their leaders.
AFG said it was “proud” to have been recognised for its work “to continually develop our offer as an employer of choice”.
Last year, the charity announced it would increase how much it pays its health and social care workers at sites across Lancashire, Cheshire, Manchester and Liverpool.
It also recently launched a new reward platform, long-service awards, equality, diversity and inclusion initiatives and a salary advance scheme.
Kirsty Murphy, chief people officer at AFG, said: “We’re constantly seeking new ways to create meaningful, positive work environments.
“From investing in training to launching a new reward platform, we want to recruit and retain the best people to be able to deliver amazing personalised support that creates independence and value.
“Our people are our greatest asset. Their dedication, compassion and professionalism allow AFG to deliver personalised support and independence outcomes that go above and beyond what other providers can do.
“That is why we’re delighted to be recognised as a top 50 great place to work, by those who matter – those who work for us.”
