Chamber rises up best company rankings

East Midlands Chamber is celebrating after being named a top 20 business in a prestigious list of best companies to work for.

The chamber has risen four places since last year to occupy 20th position in the Top 25 Best Companies to Work For in the Businesses Service Sector, which is compiled by employment engagement survey b-Heard.

Within the East Midlands, the chamber has risen five places from last year to number 35 in the Top 50 Companies to Work For, while nationally it is up 22 places to number 88 in the Top 100 Best Mid-Sized Companies to Work For.

The ranking are formed from responses submitted by employees and took account of factors like leadership, personal growth, wellbeing and ‘giving something back’.

Lucy Robinson, director of resources at East Midlands Chamber, said: “The chamber is fully committed to developing and supporting its people; they’re at the heart of what we do every day, along with supporting businesses across the East Midlands.

“With a range of initiatives that promote inclusivity, or the strong emphasis we place on wellbeing, learning and development, a key part of our business plan each year is on building an engaging environment, where people enjoy working for us.

“To be recognised at both national and regional level, and to have risen in multiple rankings over the last year is fantastic to hear.”