Wavenet recognised as one of UK’s best workplaces in tech

01/10/24 Wavenet
Great Place To Work 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech

Wavenet is proud to have been recognised as one of the 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech™. The accolade sees Wavenet take one of the coveted top spots on the list compiled by Great Place To Work® UK, which has previously included other tech powerhouses such as Experian, Salesforce and Cisco.

The prestigious list is created from the results of an employee-led survey, which delves into all elements of the company including work-life balance, sense of fulfilment, job satisfaction, psychological safety, financial security, and more. Wavenet scored a 65% rating on the culture questionnaire, 11% higher than the average UK-based company.

The Great Place to Work accolade helps companies to have a competitive edge for attracting and retaining top talent. For Wavenet, this has been a high priority since our inception in 2000, as we continue to champion employees to be their best selves, work efficiently and, ultimately, enjoy what they do – all whilst delivering great results.

This news follows Wavenet’s successful merger with Daisy earlier this year, expanding our workforce, solutions and customer base on a wide scale – the newly combined business will become the largest MSP in the UK, doubling the team to over 2,000 employees and supporting over 22,000 customers.

CEO of Wavenet, Philip Grannum, is proud to be recognised as part of the prestigious awards,

This award is special as it directly showcases the environment that we aim to achieve at Wavenet. Our employees thrive when they are happy and feel supported to do their jobs, with this award acting as a testament to the culture that has been cultivated by each and every person in the team.

Philip Grannum, CEO of Wavenet

Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place To Work UK said,

Now in its seventh year, the Best Workplaces in Tech list celebrates companies adept at developing dynamic, collaborative cultures that serve as a catalyst for innovation and personal growth for all.

In one of the country’s fastest-growing industries, it’s fantastic to see these Tech organisations placing their people strategy at the top of the agenda and implementing employee experience programmes that create a positive culture for all. A huge congratulations to Wavenet for making this prestigious list.

Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place To Work UK

As we continue to grow and evolve, it is clear that our people remain at the heart of Wavenet's success. This recognition is a testament to the efforts of our entire team, and we look forward to building on this momentum.

Thank you to everyone who made this achievement possible!

Great Place To Work

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