One of Britain’s Top Employers for 2011
Press release!
Wetherspoon has been named as one of Britain’s Top Employers for 2011.
It is one of only 58 companies across the UK that has been recognised for achieving the highest standards in the field of human resources management.
It is the eighth consecutive year that Wetherspoon has been certified by the CRF Institute, the independent organisation behind the Top Employers project.
The certification is based on independent research that shows that Wetherspoon has “outstanding HR policies and offers excellent working conditions.”
The CRF Institute highlighted “Wetherspoon’s open lines of communication, training opportunities that exceed the industry norm and bonus and share options for almost all employees.”
The company achieved the following star scores (with 3 being good and 5 being excellent); primary benefits (5 stars), secondary benefits and working conditions (4.5 stars), training and development (4.5 stars), career development (5 stars) and company culture (4.5 stars).
The CRF Institute chief executive officer, Steven Veenendaal, said: “ The 58 certified organisations have put the welfare of their employees at the top of their list of priorities and are doing exceptionally well in offering their employees the best working conditions.
“You will see that translated in the long-term sustainability of these companies.”
Wetherspoon’s legal and personnel director, Su Cacioppo, said: “We are extremely proud to be named as one of Britain’s Top Employers 2011.
“Wetherspoon employs more than 24,000 staff across its pubs and at its head office and we are committed to offering each and every one the best opportunity to succeed and grow with the company.”