The Best Companies ‘Special Award’ for Best Leader is presented to the leader who, according to their people, lives and breathes the organisation’s values, embodies its culture, and is an inspirational influence to their people.
Regular town halls, team meetings, newsletters, and digital platforms provide opportunities for the CEO to articulate and reinforce Linnk Group’s guiding principles. Jamie Sobrany leads by example, serving as a steadfast champion of the organisation’s vision and values.
FSP hosts four yearly events to bring everyone together. One event, called 'Unity', has no business agenda, focusing instead on connection, belonging, and sharing perspectives. New starter's receive a personalised CEO welcome session and a deeper insight into the business.
Integrity is one of Costello Medical’s core values and the leadership team is honest and transparent. The quarterly companywide catch-ups and company intranet serve as key communication forums, and employees are encouraged to be open with their questions or concerns.
Basil Scarsella maintains his visibility through bi-weekly companywide videos, the CEO YamJam on Yammer, and a Networking Forum for Senior Management Team, hosted by himself and the Executive Management Team, providing key business updates and an open Q&A session.
Softwire launched a disability/mental health spotlight, sharing Q&As from employees who have a disability.
The aim was to help reduce stigma, start conversations, and give the wider company insights into what it's like working at Softwire with a disability.
Continuous improvement is one of The Landmark London’s key company behaviour and is ingrained within their culture. They believe that an employees’ journey should be enriching and memorable.
Continuous improvement is one of The Landmark London’s key company behaviour and is ingrained within their culture. They believe that an employees’ journey should be enriching and memorable.
Continuous improvement is one of The Landmark London’s key company behaviour and is ingrained within their culture. They believe that an employees’ journey should be enriching and memorable.
Continuous improvement is one of The Landmark London’s key company behaviour and is ingrained within their culture. They believe that an employees’ journey should be enriching and memorable.
Continuous improvement is one of The Landmark London’s key company behaviour and is ingrained within their culture. They believe that an employees’ journey should be enriching and memorable.
Continuous improvement is one of The Landmark London’s key company behaviour and is ingrained within their culture. They believe that an employees’ journey should be enriching and memorable.
Continuous improvement is one of The Landmark London’s key company behaviour and is ingrained within their culture. They believe that an employees’ journey should be enriching and memorable.
Continuous improvement is one of The Landmark London’s key company behaviour and is ingrained within their culture. They believe that an employees’ journey should be enriching and memorable.
The shortlist for this award is created using data from the Best Companies b-Heard surveys. Using the average scores from statements relating to leadership, we determine who has achieved the highest overall score from all participating organisations throughout the year, with three nominees being selected for each size category
The winner of the Best Leader award is determined by the Leadership score that an organisation achieves through its survey. Purely data based, this award is presented to the leader of the organisation that scores the highest in this factor. The winner is revealed during an annual ceremony each November, in conjunction with the publication of the Best Companies to Work For Lists each year.