The HBP Group Awarded Third Best Companies Accreditation

7th November –In an exciting announcement broadcast live by Best Companies™, The HBP Group has been awarded a prestigious Two Star accreditation, recognising it as an outstanding place to work in the UK. Achieving a listing for a third consecutive year is a significant milestone for The HBP Group and highlights the ongoing commitment to creating a supportive, empowering and rewarding work environment.

The HBP Group’s consistent success with Best Companies™ began two years ago when it debuted in 2022 with a 1 star "Very Good" listing. Since then, the company has continued to evolve its employee-focused initiatives, earning recognition again this year as one of the Top 100 National Best Mid-Sized Companies to Work For, one of the Top 100 Regional Best Companies in the East of England and Yorkshire & The Humber and as a Top 25 Best Company within the Business Services Sector.

Best Companies™ is a UK-based specialist in workplace engagement, focused on measuring, improving and recognising the levels of employee engagement within organisations. Through its annual ranking system, Best Companies shines a spotlight on companies that place people at the heart of their success.

The HBP Group’s 2-star accolade is the result of extensive efforts to promote wellbeing, work-life balance and career growth. In recent years, the company has rolled out its “Heads, Boobs and Balls” health programme to address mental health with anonymous counselling and offer free private breast and testicular health checks, ensuring employees feel supported both in and outside of work. Enhanced maternity and adoption schemes, along with flexible working options, have further empowered employees to better structure work around their personal lives.

To nurture professional growth, The HBP Group offers personalised career development plans, demonstrating the company’s commitment to individual aspirations and skill enhancement. A recently introduced holiday pay-back scheme allows team members the flexibility to “sell back” unused holiday days from their generous 28-day leave (plus bank holidays) allocation. A partnership with Health Shield has also broadened physical wellbeing support and additional perks for all employees.

Commenting on the accolade, The HBP Group's CEO, Joanne Partridge, said:

“Receiving the Best Companies accreditation for the third year in a row, and achieving a two-star rating, clearly demonstrates the incredible work and dedication of our team. It’s an honour to lead a company where employees feel valued, supported and empowered to do their best work. This recognition is a direct result of their passion and commitment.”

Group People and Culture Director Sarah Sutherland, who has championed these initiatives from the outset, added:

“At The HBP Group, we believe that a supportive and inclusive environment drives real success. Our goal is to keep listening to our people and enhancing our workplace for them. This award reflects how far we’ve come and we’re excited to keep building on this strong foundation and get to a three star ‘World Class’ employer.”

The HBP Group is a UK-based IT and technology provider with locations in Scunthorpe, Hull, Peterborough, and Hampshire. Established in 1991, it has been helping businesses move accounts software and supporting IT solutions for over 30 years.