The 2025 UK’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance™ list was launched this morning by Great Place To Work® UK, recognising Shire among the list of organisations. Shire’s employees anonymously reported that autonomy in their roles and a family friendly culture makes the company a great place to work.
Great Place To Work® UK administered their research-backed Trust Index© employee survey and analysed the responses of UK-based financial services and insurance employees to determine the Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance™ list. The surveys asked employees to comment on how their company supports their work-life balance, sense of fulfilment, job satisfaction, psychological safety and financial security.
Evaluations also included an assessment of how well the organisation was able to deliver consistency of their employee experience across all departments and seniority levels. Analysis of the sector employee survey responses found:
74% of employees at the UK’s Best Workplaces for Financial Services & Insurance say “This is a fun place to work” compared to 57% at a typical company in this sector.
Helen Lumb, Managing Director and Chief Financial Officer of Shire, celebrating their recognition as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces in Financial Services and Insurance™:
“We are thrilled to become Great Place To Work-Certified™ as we consider employee experience a top priority every day. We owe our continued success to our team of dedicated employees at Shire. We celebrate and thank them for all they do to earn this incredible recognition.”
Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place To Work® UK said:
“Financial services and insurance is a sector often defined by it’s fast pace and high pressure. Our data shows that top-performing workplaces in this industry are changing that narrative – putting work-life balance and flexibility at the heart of their culture. By fostering supportive environments, they’re helping people thrive both personally and professionally – and enjoying the myriad business benefits that this creates. Congratulations Shire Leasing PLC on creating a truly great workplace, and earning recognition as a UK’s Best Workplace in Financial Services & Insurance™.”