The Sunday Times Best Places to Work
The Sunday Times Best Places to Work awards celebrate the organisations that inspire, support, and empower their people. Recognising excellence across culture, wellbeing, diversity, and leadership, the awards highlight the companies setting the standard for workplace success.
Key Dates
- Entries Open
- Entries for 2026 are open now!
- Entries Close
- Tuesday March 31, 2026
- Winners' Announcement
- TBC
Award Overview
Celebrating excellence in workplace culture and employee experience
The Sunday Times Best Places to Work awards shine a spotlight on the organisations that truly get it right. Celebrating workplaces that inspire, support, and empower, these awards recognise companies setting the standard for what it means to be a Best Place to Work.
With categories designed to highlight excellence across a range of industries and achievements – from Best Place to Work in Technology to awards for Diversity and Inclusion or Employee Wellbeing – there’s an opportunity for every organisation to tell its unique story. Whether you’re a small business creating big change or a major player leading the way, these awards celebrate the very best in workplace culture.
Winners also gain the exclusive opportunity to license The Sunday Times Best Places to Work logo – a symbol of trust and credibility from one of the most respected names in publishing. It’s more than recognition; it’s a powerful endorsement of your organisation’s values and achievements.
This is your opportunity to stand out. Enter The Sunday Times Best Places to Work and let your organisation take its place among the very best.
Benefits of Participation
Participation in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work confers both tangible and reputational rewards:
Employer
DifferentiationBeing named a Best Place to Work elevates your reputation in the employment market, helping you stand out to prospective recruits and stakeholders.
Marketing
OpportunitiesWinners can license the official Best Places to Work logo — a credible symbol to feature in recruitment campaigns, websites, and communications.
National
VisibilityCoverage in The Sunday Times and associated platforms increases exposure among customers, partners, and the public as a place that cares about culture and people.
Employee Pride
& EngagementRecognition reinforces internal pride, boosting morale and loyalty by showing that your commitment to your people is externally validated.
Award Categories
The Sunday Times Best Places to Work typically recognises organisations across size bands and special interest groups, such as:
- Best Place to Work — Small Organisations (10–49 employees)
- Best Place to Work — Medium Organisations (50–249 employees)
- Best Place to Work — Big Organisations (250–1,999 employees)
- Best Place to Work — Very Big Organisations (2,000+ employees)
- Best Place to Work for Women
- Best Place to Work for Disabled Employees
- Best Place to Work for Ethnic Minority Employees
- Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ / LGBTQA+ Employees
- Best Place to Work for 16–34 Year Olds
- Best Place to Work for 55+ Year Olds
- Best Place to Work for Employee Wellbeing
How to Enter
Getting started is simple:
- Select your size band: Choose the correct category based on your employee count (small, medium, big, or very big).
- Set up your survey: Configure your employee engagement survey on the WorkL platform, including start and end dates.
- Pay your entry fee: Activate your entry by paying via card or invoice.
- Distribute the survey: Share the survey link or QR code with staff and reach the minimum response rate before the deadline.
- Close & evaluation: Once the survey ends, results are assessed and winners are determined.
Request access to this award
Congratulations on being listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work.
To celebrate and maximise your success, we are delighted to offer a special marketing package which consists of the official awards logo.
Please complete the form to request access to logo licence options. Your request will be reviewed by our team and if approved, you will receive a notification with access details via email. If you do not receive a notification within 24 hours, please call us on 020 7711 7888.