Chamber of commerce named one of top services firms in UK
BRISTOL-BASED chamber of commerce Business West has been named among the best business services companies to work for in the UK.
The not-for-profit organisation, which offers support to start-ups and growing businesses in the West of England, placed 15th on a list of 20 firms published by employee engagement specialists Best Companies.
Based on an anonymous poll capturing the views of staff at more than a thousand companies nationwide, the annual survey ranks employers on a variety of factors that shape their employees’ experience, from pensions to equal opportunities.
Business West, which employs 200 staff and works with 20,000 businesses across the region, was
commended by the judging panel for prioritising its workers’ mental health and wellbeing throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
The organisation also provided its employees with a working from home allowance and perks such as a one-off Friday night takeaway bonus.
In addition to the accolade, Business West has also obtained B-corp status, an internationally recognised certification that is awarded to select companies demonstrating high moral, ethical and environmental standards.
Phil Smith, managing director at Business West, said: “To be recognised as one of the best companies to work for nationally this year of all years, in the face of unparalleled disruption to our working lives, is testament to the hard work and dedication of all our staff and in particular, the compassionate leadership of our management teams.
“Our Best Companies ranking demonstrates that Business West is an organisation that punches well above its weight, not only in unlocking the growth potential of our clients, but as a high calibre employer.
“This award underlines our core company values and it is fantastic to be recognised by an external organisation as one of the best business service companies to work for in the UK.”
Other business services groups to make the Best Companies list were concierge and front of house services company Rapport Guest Services, corporate travel platform Click Travel and telecommunications provider Moneypenny.
Best Companies founder and chief executive Jonathan Austin said: “I would like to congratulate Business West on achieving a place on the Business Services’ 20 Best Companies to Work For List 2021.
“Being named as a Best Company is something that organisations the length and breadth of the nation strive for –but only the very best achieve.”