First Central in Haywards Heath among the top places to work

First Central, which has offices in Haywards Heath, has been named in the top ten places to work in the UK for wellbeing by workplace culture experts Great Place To Work.

It was ranked seventh in the Super Large Organisations category, which includes any business with more than 1,000 employees.

First Central in Perrymount Road (Image: Google)

First Central’s chief people officer Jo McGowan said “I am really proud to work for a company that champions wellbeing. Over the past 18 months we’ve really invested in our wellbeing programme of activity and have been exploring how we can provide colleagues with both reactive and proactive wellbeing support."

Great Place To Work's experts analysed employee surveys and assessing people's experiences to determine the list.

The surveys asked colleagues to comment on how their company supports their work-life balance, sense of fulfilment, job satisfaction, psychological safety, and financial security.

Jo added: "It’s so rewarding to see us rank in the top ten in the UK’s Best Workplaces For Wellbeing, and I look forward to us continuing to focus our efforts on improving our colleagues’ experiences at work.”

The ranking comes following the company's wellbeing strategy, which a spokesman said ensures workers are learning about how to manage their wellbeing.

They said: "It reflects the insurer's commitment to delivering a workplace conducive to outstanding psychological, physical and social wellbeing."

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Benedict Gautrey, managing director of Great Place To Work UK, said: “At the heart of every organisation are its people and looking after their wellbeing should be much more than a package of impressive perks on a careers website.

“We know when employees feel genuinely contented and at ease within their roles, they are much more engaged and productive. A huge congratulations to First Central for making this prestigious list.”