It’s a win for Acorn Group as they named as a Great Place to Work 2025;
Acorn Group has officially been named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development™ 2025 by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture. Acorn Group ranked 44 in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development List which recognises companies making employee development a key part of company culture.
The listed workplaces offer employees the chance to better themselves, to learn new skills, and to progress within the organisation. By being included in the List, the companies have demonstrated they understand that development is not one-size fits all, and they actively support every single employee to undertake their own tailored journey of growth. Because of this, their people are fuelled by a sense of purpose, feel valued by their employer, and give their best to the organisation.
Acorn’s inclusion on this exclusive list officially acknowledges the ongoing commitment to development, innovation and employee growth. Acorn says one of its greatest assets is its people and they continue to invest in people, underlining its commitment to talent development.
One such investment is Acorn’s apprenticeship programme, which Acorn launched in 2023. Since its inception, the programme has welcomed over 70 new apprentices and expanded its scope to include current employees, reinforcing its commitment to nurturing home-grown talent and investing in future leaders. It has become a core part of the company’s talent development strategy, helping to build and develop skills to create defined career pathways for its apprentices.
“We are absolutely thrilled to receive this recognition from Great Place To Work,” said Nikki Keating, Executive Director of Acorn Group. “It reflects all our efforts to cultivate an environment that focuses on investing and developing homegrown talent. As a company that was founded in Formby with a number of offices in Liverpool, we are passionate about giving back to the community and providing opportunities for young people to build a career in Merseyside. This award is a result of the hard work and dedication of our entire team.”
“Training and development aren’t just about helping employees perform their day-to-day tasks – it’s about demonstrating that people are valued and that there’s a clear path for growth and inclusion. When employees can’t see opportunities ahead, they’re less likely to be fully engaged, which can harm both productivity and retention,” said Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place To Work® UK.
“Development is all about looking forward – it shows a commitment to an employee’s long-term potential. It helps individuals feel appreciated and plays a vital role in shaping a strong company culture. Every year, we celebrate organisations that are building exceptional workplace cultures where people and businesses thrive. Learning and development opportunities are a key part of that, which is why we’re especially excited to be unveiling the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development.”
“Congratulations to Acorn Group for being part of our 2025 UK’s Best Workplaces for Development List.”
To compile the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development List, Great Place To Work® reviewed each company’s culture, benefits, approach to leadership and development, alongside anonymous responses from employees. These data insights are then used to benchmark each company’s employee value proposition against the culture employees actually experience. Only the businesses who achieve the highest scores after evaluation receive Best Workplaces™ status.
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