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Here are the 20 best companies to work for in the UK in 2018

Charlie Benson
Content Marketing Executive

Google has been named the best place to work in the UK for 2018. 

The company reclaimed the top spot it held in 2015 on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list, after falling to 13th place in 2017. 

The international jobs site compiled the rankings for the tenth annual 'Employees' Choice Awards' using anonymous employee feedback, collected between November 2016 and October 2017.

A score of 1.0 means an employee is "very dissatisfied", whilst a 5.0 is the highest a company can be rated. According to Glassdoor, winners are ranked based on their overall rating, calculated beyond the thousandth decimal place.

 

Glassdoor CEO and co-founder Robert Hohman commented on the results: "We know today's job seekers are more informed than ever about where they go to work, researching everything from company culture to career opportunities to pay philosophy and more.

"To help people find companies that stand out from the pack, the Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards recognise employers that are truly Best Places to Work because they're determined by those who really know best - the employees". 

You can find out more and view the full top 50 Best Places to Work here

 

Here are the top 20 places to work in the UK for 2018: 

 

1. Google 

Employer score: 4.5 

Positive review: "You feel like you're at a company that is actively shaping what the world will be like in the future. And with people who genuinely care about you as a person, and not just another employee."

 

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2. Anglian Water

Employer score: 4.4

Positive review: "A high engagement level and a huge investment in people whilst still maintaining an outstanding level of customer service. Perfect."

 

3. Bromford 

Employer score: 4.4

Positive review: "Excellent benefits, great work place, support is always there when you need it."

 

4. Facebook 

Employer score: 4.4

Positive review: "The people and culture are 1st rate. Having a job with a purpose and making the world a better place."

 

5. Salesforce

Employer score: 4.4

Positive review: "Exciting, fast paced, great culture, smart people, superb solutions, what more could you want?!"

 

6. Lookers

Employer score: 4.3

Positive review: "Supportive. Encouraging. Nurturing. Educating."

 

7. Rentokil Initial 

Employer score: 4.3

Positive review: "From top to bottom everyone is a TEAM".

 

8. Hiscox 

Employer score: 4.3

Positive review: "Friendly work environment, excellent training, a close knit team."

 

9. Apple

Employer score: 4.3

Positive review: "Unbelievably passionate teams who genuinely care". 

 

10. HomeServe UK 

Employer score: 4.3

Positive review: "We work hard and play hard.... it's a place where anyone with a mind to can make a difference."

 

11. Capital One 

Employer score: 4.3

Positive review: "Everyone at Capital One is so welcoming and friendly. You can approach anyone with a question and they will always try to help either themselves or point you in the right direction, I just love that everyone supports each other."

 

12. Screwfix 

Employer score: 4.3

Positive review: "Great culture, really friendly, everyone works well together with a no-nonsense, can-do attitude. The management at all levels are dynamic, supportive and results driven but still with a sense of fun."

 

13. Yell 

Employer score: 4.3

Positive review: "Lovely team and great managers to work with. Everyone is very approachable and always happy to help if needed."

 

14. Expedia 

Employer score: 4.3

Positive review: "Progressive company culture, excellent benefits package, good career development opportunities".

 

15. Taylor Wimpey 

Employer score: 4.3

Positive review: "I feel at Taylor Wimpey there are always opportunities to progress through the company. Staff are well looked after and additional training/courses are available if you wish to attend them."

 

16. Rentalcars.com 

Employer score: 4.3

Positive review: "Fast paced, very welcoming, amazing community of people who genuinely care about each other and the business. Continual focus on culture and making things the very best that they can be."

 

17. Sky Betting & Gaming 

Employer score: 4.3

Positive review: "Really welcoming, friendly and lively culture. Good opportunities for progression and feel very valued here."

 

18. Procter & Gamble 

Employer score: 4.2

Positive review: "Good compensation and benefits, good opportunities to move globally."

 

19. Royal London 

Employer score: 4.2

Positive review: "Great ethics. Great culture. Great staff rewards and benefits."

 

20. Explore Learning 

Employer score: 4.2

Positive review: "The company provides great training, flexible hours and frequent performance and pay reviews."