International property and construction consultancy, Gleeds has been named one of the 2024 UK's Best Workplaces for Development™ by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture.

Best Workplaces™ status is exclusively awarded to businesses scoring highest after rigorous evaluation, including the newly introduced UK’s Best Workplaces for Development List, which acknowledges companies prioritising employee development in their corporate ethos. Gleeds proudly stands among the select 50 organisations listed in the Super Large category, uniquely representing the construction consultancy sector.

To compile the shortlist, Great Place to Work analysed 240,000 employee responses to its Trust Index survey and defined the four areas with the greatest impact on positive perceptions of development. These are empowerment essentials, recognition essentials, management behaviour essentials and development essentials.

In general, over 70 per cent of Gleeds' employees affirmed that management values commendable work and entrusts them to perform well without excessive supervision. They also noted the accessibility of training, equal opportunities for special recognition and a culture that celebrates innovative approaches regardless of their success.


People development director at Gleeds, Carol Davidson said: "Our people are our most important asset so I’m thrilled that Gleeds has been recognised for offering opportunities for staff to develop themselves, learn new skills, and progress within the organisation. We’ve implemented several initiatives to support management and those they lead, and our inclusion in this list shows that our commitment to supporting every employee on their personal development journey is paying off."

Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place To Work® UK, stated: "Employee training and development isn’t just about teaching employees to do their jobs. It’s about showing employees they are valued and that there is a path of progression available. When employees don’t see opportunity, they don’t bring their best selves to work and productivity and retention will be adversely impacted.

"Employee development is future-focused and evidences a commitment to employee’s long-term growth. It ensures your people feel valued, and feeds into the overall company culture and strategy. Each year, we recognise organisations whose thriving workplace cultures are enabling both their people and their business to flourish. Opportunities for learning and development are a crucial element of this success, which is why we’re so thrilled to be recognising this year, for the very first time, the UK’s Best Workplaces for Development."

Gleeds has earned its fifth recognition as one of the Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work since gaining accreditation in November 2022. Prior acknowledgments include being featured in the Best Workplaces for Wellbeing, Best Workplaces for Women, and Best Workplaces UK lists.