Summer 2024Zen Internet named as one of the UK’s best workplaces

Zen Internet has earned recognition as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces by Great Place to Work, a leading authority on workplace culture.

Rochdale-based Zen, the only Which? Recommended Provider for Broadband, emphasises its people-centric business, pioneering the belief that the happiness and wellbeing of its people should come before making money.

As a member of the B Corp community, Zen has committed legally to considering the impact of its decisions on workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. Certified B Corporations represent a unique business model that integrates purpose with profit.

Over the past year, the Rochdale firm has enhanced flexibility and refined its hybrid work model, particularly focusing on supporting employees returning from maternity and adoption leave. The company continues to emphasise psychological safety at work.

Zen’s commitment to its people is evident in its career development initiatives. In the last 21 months, 20 employees have transitioned to new roles, 47 have been promoted, and 14 have benefited from secondment opportunities.

Zen’s people and culture director, Ayshea Robertson. said: “We are thrilled to be Great Place to Work-Certified™!

“It means a lot that our people have reported a consistently positive experience with their colleagues, their leaders, and their jobs. “This is important to us because we know that when our people have a high trust experience every day, they are more productive, drive better business results and make a difference to our customers.”