Lewis Silkin ranked fourth in Newsweek’s list of the UK’s Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces

Newsweek surveyed more than 600,000 employees from businesses with workforces varying in size from 10 to more than 5,000. Its list of ‘Most Loved Workplaces’ recognizes companies where employees feel valued, inspired and at the centre of the business model.

Newsweek’s analysis gauges how engaged employees are, how positive they feel about their workplace, and how committed they are to the organization’s success. It evaluates metrics including collaboration, value alignment and respect.

Jo Evans, Chair of the Partnership, said:

I’m delighted that we’ve been recognized again by Newsweek as a ‘Most Loved Workplace’, and have moved up the ranking to fourth place, from sixth place last year. The analysis takes in a company's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, its dedication to employee growth and development and its ability to adapt to the needs of its workforce – all of which are key for us at Lewis Silkin. Not only do we do amazing work with brilliant clients, but we also ensure that our ethos of bravery and kindness is a visible and tangible part of life at the firm. Our culture is welcoming and supportive, and never stuffy. That results in a very special place to work.

Nancy Cooper, Newsweek’s Global Editor in Chief, said:

With the dynamic workforce and competition for top talent, more companies are recognizing the importance of employee engagement and commitment. The workplaces that have demonstrated a commitment to their employees in 2023 are more likely to attract top talent and deliver strong business outcomes.

Lewis Silkin was included in The Sunday Times’ list of the ‘100 Best Companies to work for’ in nine consecutive years prior to its final compilation in 2019.

The full Newsweek list of 2023’s Most Loved Workplaces is available here.

Methodology

To identify the top 100 companies for the Newsweek ranking, companies were evaluated and scored as follows: 35 percent of the initial score was based on employee survey responses; 25 percent was derived from analysis of external public ratings from sites such as Comparably, Careerbliss, Glassdoor, Indeed and Google; and 40 percent came from direct interviews with and written responses from company officials. Newsweek then conducted additional research into every company on the list, as well as the top runners up, to determine the final list of 100 companies and their ranking. (The list includes both UK headquartered firms and companies with a strong UK presence that are based overseas.)