Payroll professionals ranked among best small businesses to work in UK
The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) has been named on a national list of one of the best 100 small-sized companies to work for in the UK.
The membership body for professionals in payroll, based in Solihull, secured 60th place on the Best Companies’ list of the UK's Best Small Companies to Work For, rising 20 places from 80th last year.
Assessors praised the CIPP’s commitment to creating a family feel in the business, while also recognising that employees were given a chance to feel empowered and make their voices heard as part of their ‘Employee Voice’ internal group. The dedicated group of individuals in the group are responsible for voicing the opinions and suggestions of everyone within the organisation, as well as investigating new ideas and generating interest.
Initially launched in 2001, Best Companies lists and accreditations are seen as the gold standard in workplace engagement in the UK, recognising organisations and managers who genuinely value and respect their employees. Small businesses were categorised as having between 25 - 74 full-time employees and the list featured businesses from a wide range of sectors including payroll, recruitment and property.
As well as the national achievement, the CIPP were also ranked 55th in the regional list for the West Midlands and 8th in the category for not-for-profit organisations.
The success of the Best Companies listing for the CIPP also follows another accolade for the CIPP’s membership magazine, ‘Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward’, which picked up the Best Association Newsletter or Magazine (circulation 6,000 – 25,000) Bronze Award at the GCN Events Association Excellence Awards 2023 on Friday 3 November.
Commenting on their recent success, Vickie Graham (pictured), Business Development manager at CIPP, said: “We strive to be a business that employees are proud to be working for and the recognition by Best Companies is a testament to that dedication. Placing on the national list of best small companies to work for in the UK is once again a major honour, but to also take a significant jump up in the standings to 60th is proof that we are supporting our employees in the right way.
“I hope that we can continue to create an environment where our workforce can thrive, enjoy coming t/o work and take pleasure in supporting payroll professionals across the UK.”
The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals is the Chartered Institute for payroll, pensions and reward professionals in the UK, using its membership benefits, support and education services to raise the profile of payroll in businesses across the UK and internationally.
