Welsh employers some of the best in UK

ADMIRAL and Principality Building Society have been named as two of the best largest employers in the UK to work for.

The financial services firms have made the Top 10 in the 2021 UK’s Best Workplaces in the award category of firms employing more than 1,000.

Admiral, which employs nearly 7,500 at offices in Cardiff, Swansea and Newport, is ranked fifth while Principality, which has its HQ in Cardiff but with branches across Wales, is ranked eighth.

The awards, from survey group Great Place to Work UK, are independently assessed with a focus on identifying workplace cultures built on trust and engagement, supported by innovative people management practices.

Topping the list this year in the 1,000-plus employee category is hotel chain Hilton, which has a hotel in the centre of Cardiff. Ranked 19th is IT consultancy firm CGI, which has a presence in Bridgend.

Admiral Group chief executive, Milena Mondini, said: “I couldn’t be prouder of our Great Place to Work Best Workplaces ranking, particularly as the award is based on feedback from our employees. We’ve featured on the list every year for over 20 years, and this achievement is driven by the unique culture we have here at Admiral.”

Julie-Ann Haines, chief executive of the Principality, said: “We’re so proud to be named as a top 10 Best Workplace in the UK. Since the beginning of the pandemic and beyond, it’s been a key focus for us to ensure colleagues feel supported as they adapt to new ways of working.”