Kent Union celebrates highest ever ranking in the Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to work for.
Kent Union has once again been awarded a place in the Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to Work For list 2015. Ranking 15th in this year’s list, it marks the 6th time that Kent Union has been recognised as an outstanding employer by the Sunday Times and the Best Companies scheme. Kent Union employ over 700 staff, the majority of those are students who not only get the experience and learning and development opportunities that come from being in a workplace, but also get money back into the student pocket.
Tammy Naidoo, Kent Union Union President, says: ‘It’s great to know that our staff are happy and content in their work, especially as so many of them are students. I’m very proud that we can give them a really positive experience of the working world and at the same time help them build skills that complement their degree.’
The rankings and awards are decided by The Sunday Times and the poll, which looks at the best companies to work for across the UK, is based entirely on employee feedback in areas such as leadership, wellbeing, personal growth and how happy the workforce is. Kent Union received top scores in questions about having fun in the workplace, working harmoniously with colleagues and being treated fairly as well as excellent scores in the areas of My Team and My Manager.
Jim Gardner, Kent Union Chief Executive, says: ‘We are incredibly proud to have been placed so highly in this years’ list. The positive scores we have received are a credit to the staff at Kent Union who really make this organisation the happy, friendly and professional workplace that it is. We believe that happy staff are key to the Union’s success and enable us to achieve our charitable purpose of empowering students to have a voice, fulfil their potential and get the most from university.
‘Our position within the list, and the inclusion of 2 other students’ unions this year alone, really shows the professional nature of the modern students’ union – a far cry from the stereotypical union of the past. It’s a great feeling to know that we can really benefit those students who need our help and support, but what makes it all the more fulfilling is that we can do so with a team of staff who really enjoy their jobs.’
Kent Union is the only Union in the UK to have been ranked in the list multiple times and this year have obtained the highest rating that any Union has received. Best Companies, who conduct the survey, have awarded Kent Union their accreditation of three stars which is the highest accolade available. Late last year, Kent Union was also awarded reaccreditation of Investors in People Gold which confirms just what a great place it is to work.
For more information about Kent Union visit: www.kentunion.co.uk
For more information about the Sunday Times 100 Best Not-for-Profit Organisations to work for visit: www.thesundaytimes.co.uk/best100companies