Frequently Asked Questions

The embargo ensures your listing remains confidential and use of it coincides with the exclusive Sunday Times announcement on Friday 22nd May in our digital publication. Purchasing under embargo means you are able to prepare your marketing materials ahead of time to coincide with the announcement.

Successful organisations are grouped into categories (Very Big, Big, Medium and Small) based on their number of employees and listed alphabetically. Rather than ranking companies, the publication celebrates all accredited workplaces equally within their size group. The ten highest-scoring companies in each category do receive special highlight recognition, but please note that these top 10 lists are also presented alphabetically.

The Sunday Times Best Places to Work analysis uses 26 questions from WorkL’s employee engagement survey, developed by independent experts to accurately monitor workplace engagement and wellbeing. Organisations are evaluated across a six-step framework measured on a 0-10 scale: reward and recognition, instilling pride, information sharing, empowerment, wellbeing, and job satisfaction.

Employees respond to various statements regarding their working hours, pay, recognition, management relationships, and overall workplace wellbeing. An organisation’s overall engagement score is then calculated by taking the sum of all question responses, divided by the maximum possible value as a percentage.

To be officially accredited, organisations must achieve a minimum overall engagement score of 70 per cent. The top ten companies are those that achieved the highest scores within each of the four size groupings. All employee numbers are based on the time of the survey. Additionally, participants must meet strict minimum average response rates to qualify based on their size: 60 per cent for Small organisations, 50 per cent for Medium and Big organisations, and 40 per cent for Very big organisations.

Spotlight Awards recognise companies that go above and beyond to support specific employee groups, such as women, disabled employees, or younger workers, or excel in overall employee wellbeing.

Industry Awards highlight the best workplaces within specific business sectors, celebrating the top-scoring employers in fields like technology, hospitality, and finance.

All information regarding logo licensing, renewal pricing, and package inclusions can be found on the award product page. Please note that you will need to register for an account first. Once your access has been approved, you can log in to view the product page and all the pricing details.

Yes, you can extend your existing licence by 12 months to continue displaying your 2025 logos, or those from previous years. To renew, simply select the renewal option when placing your order.

Purchasing a logo licence is not mandatory, you are welcome to promote your achievement in your own way. However, the use of any of our company mastheads (e.g., The Times, The Sunday Times) or the Best Places to Work logo is strictly prohibited unless you hold a valid licence.

No, this is prohibited.

Altering the logo is strictly prohibited unless otherwise agreed. We provide the logo in various formats (e.g. pdf,jpg,png) to ensure compatibility with your requirements.

Provided the use is covered in the licence description and you are adhering to the Style Guidelines, there is no requirement for approval with the exception of print advertising. For this we ask to see and approve the final artwork.

We aim to respond to approval requests within 24 hours. If your request is submitted during the normal Monday–Friday working week, you can expect a response the same working day.

Yes, the licence includes worldwide rights.

Our licences are set for a standard 12-month period from the date you place your order and receive your logos, or the date the results are published (if you purchased within the embargo period).

If your organisation has multiple brands on the list, you will need to purchase a licence for each brand. Using one logo across all your brands is not allowed and constitutes a breach of our Terms and Conditions.

Yes, every organisation featured in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list will receive one complimentary trophy, which will be sent to the address provided during registration.

Yes, additional trophies can be purchased for £250 +VAT after the results are announced. To order, navigate to the Best Places to Work 2026 award tile and scroll down to the ‘Merchandise’ section at the bottom. From there, you can select the quantity of trophies and add them to your order.

Logos can be downloaded immediately after completing your order. You can access the logo files now from within your account under ‘Downloads’. For further assistance, please contact awards@sunday-times.co.uk, and we’ll send your logos directly via email or WeTransfer.

Invoices are raised shortly after the order is placed and addressed to the person and email address listed on the order. If a purchase order (PO) is required, please provide the PO number within 7 days.

We are the official licensing arm for News UK. We manage the licensing rights for world-famous brands including The Times, The Sunday Times, and The Sun. We help businesses leverage their positive press coverage and award wins by providing official rights to use our logos, articles, and accolades in their marketing.

We handle licensing for News UK titles, primarily:

• The Times
• The Sunday Times
• The Sun

You can reach us via:

• Phone: 0207 711 7888
• Email: awards@corporatelicensing.co.uk
• Address: 1 London Bridge Street, London SE1 9GF

Yes, but you must acquire a licence first. Using our award logos (such as The Sunday Times Best Places to Work or The Times Best Law Firms) requires official permission. We offer flexible licensing packages that allow you to use these logos on your website, email signatures, brochures, and social media to showcase your achievement.

You need to register your interest on our website.

1. Navigate to the specific award page on our site.
2. Fill out the “Request Access” form.
3. Once your eligibility is verified, we will send you a password or approval to access and purchase the official assets.

No. The logos for our brands and award schemes are protected intellectual property. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Purchasing an official license ensures you have the legal right to use the brand, protects you from copyright infringement, and provides you with high-quality, vector-format files suitable for print and digital use.

We conduct strict due diligence on all new partnerships to protect the integrity of our brands. Any new or emerging use cases for our logos may also require formal approval from the respective editorial department before a license is granted.

Yes, we can help with licensing for bespoke and off-the-shelf merchandise to display your awards. Please contact our team to discuss specific merchandise requirements.

Licensing agreements are typically for a specific agreed-upon period (e.g., 12 months from the award win). The specific terms will be outlined in your licensing agreement.

Click the “Log In” button at the top of the homepage and select “Lost Password?”. Enter your email address, and you will receive a link to create a new password.

• E-Print: A digital PDF version of an article or supplement featuring your company. It is optimised for distribution via your website, email newsletters, or social media.
• Reprint: A physical, high-quality hard copy of the article. These are ideal for handing out at conferences, keeping in your reception area, or including in direct mail packages to clients.

Yes. We offer customised versions for both digital and print distribution. We can add your company branding, logo, or contact details to the reprint to make it a more effective marketing tool for your business.

Photocopying or scanning newspaper articles for business distribution is generally a violation of copyright law (NLA regulations). Buying an official reprint or E-Print grants you the legal right to distribute the content. Furthermore, official reprints look professional, are high-resolution, and can be branded to suit your needs.