We’re delighted to announce that Upperton has been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, an award that highlights organisations across the UK for outstanding employee experience and workplace culture. This recognition is based on direct employee feedback and demonstrates Upperton’s commitment to creating a supportive and productive work environment.
About the Award
The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, produced in partnership with WorkL, measures employee engagement across multiple criteria. Companies are assessed through a detailed employee survey, covering areas such as job satisfaction, reward and recognition, well-being, empowerment, and inclusion. Only businesses with high levels of employee engagement and consistently positive feedback make the list.
Why is this important?
This recognition reflects the efforts Upperton has made to retain its culture and values during a period of rapid growth. In the past three years, the business has grown from 40 to over 100 employees and moved into a 50,000 sq. ft purpose-built development and manufacturing facility. Despite these changes, Upperton has maintained close internal collaboration, with senior leaders and subject matter experts directly involved in project delivery. This approach supports alignment across teams and ensures all staff remain connected to the business’s purpose and goals.
What Earned Upperton This Recognition?
Upperton has implemented a broad range of initiatives to support employee well-being, professional development, and community engagement.
- We’re a Real Living Wage accredited employer, ensuring fair pay above the legal minimum.
- Employees have access to Mental Health First Aiders, a dedicated welfare space, and free monthly on-site yoga.
- Vitality private medical insurance covers a range of services, including mental health.
- Financial wellbeing is supported through access to independent financial advice, pension planning, and spot bonuses
- We offer flexible working and hybrid arrangements that support work-life balance.
- The Upperton Rewards platform offers staff discounts with major retailers.
Being named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 is a clear reflection of Upperton’s commitment to building a workplace that supports, values and listens to its people. As the company continues to grow, this recognition highlights the strength of its culture, the success of its employee-focused initiatives, and the importance of maintaining transparency, collaboration and purpose. It also reinforces Upperton’s position as a forward-thinking employer that prioritises its workforce as a core part of its success.
