We're proud to announce that we have been named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™.
New for this year, the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development List recognises companies making employee development a key part of company culture. These workplaces offer employees the chance to better themselves, to learn new skills, and to progress within the organisation. They understand that development is not one-size fits all, and they actively support every single employee to undertake their own tailored journey of growth. Because of this, their people are fuelled by a sense of purpose, feel valued by their employer, and give their best to the organisation.
Our inclusion on this exclusive list officially acknowledges our commitment to development, innovation and employee growth. Over the past few years we have introduced numerous new benefits and policies to solidify our commitment to employee development including an extensive training budget and our mentor system.
To compile the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development List, Great Place to Work® reviewed our culture, benefits, approach to leadership and development, alongside anonymous responses from our employees. They then used these data insights to benchmark our company's employee value proposition against the culture our employees actual experience. Only the businesses who achieve the highest scores after evaluation receive Best Workplaces™ status.
From our anonymous employee feedback, we can see that overall our team highly commends our dedication to ongoing learning, individual growth, and the culture of knowledge exchange across our business.
One employee referenced our culture and development in their feedback, saying:
"The company has a distinctive culture where people feel respected and appreciated. The mentoring and support inside teams is second to none. I always feel independent and trusted."
"I’m extremely proud to see Bridewell included in the UK's Best Workplaces for Development List. Receiving this recognition speaks to the incredible culture and benefits we have built here. As we’ve grown rapidly in the last few years, we’ve continued to prioritise our workplace culture, and it was great to see that reflected in the anonymous feedback we received from our employees. We’re looking forward to driving even more positive change going forward, and continuing to be one of the UK’s best workplaces.”
Training and development aren’t just about helping employees perform their day-to-day tasks – it’s about demonstrating that people are valued and that there’s a clear path for growth. When employees can’t see opportunities ahead, they’re less likely to be fully engaged, which can harm both productivity and retention. Development is all about looking forward – it shows a commitment to an employee’s long-term potential. It helps individuals feel appreciated and plays a vital role in shaping a strong company culture. Every year, we celebrate organisations that are building exceptional workplace cultures where people and businesses thrive. Learning and development opportunities are a key part of that, which is why we’re especially excited to be unveiling the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development. Congratulations to Bridewell for being part of our 2025 UK’s Best Workplaces for Development List.
We’re so proud of this achievement and look forward to using the valuable insights Great Place To Work has provided us with to build on our culture and employee satisfaction.
