Mintra, a leading provider of digital learning and human capital management software to safety-critical sectors, proudly announces its inclusion among the prestigious ranks of The Sunday Times, powered by WorkL, Best Places to Work in the UK for 2024. Selected from 70,000 entries nationwide, Mintra has been named one of the winners of the Medium Organisation (50-249+ Employees) category, a recognition that reflects Mintra’s commitment to fostering a positive and supportive workplace environment.

The annual Best Places to Work survey uses 26 questions from WorkL’s employee engagement survey to analyse 70,000 organisations nationwide. To achieve a high overall engagement score, an organisation must excel across the six-step framework, evaluating areas such as Empowerment, Wellbeing, Job Satisfaction and Pride. Mintra’s inclusion in this list underscores its dedication to cultivating a workplace culture where employees thrive and contribute meaningfully.

“We are thrilled to be recognised as one of the Best Places to Work in the UK,” said Kevin Short, CEO of Mintra. “One of the main findings amongst this year’s winners is the correlation between employees’ happiness and success. The recent changes to our People and Culture department reflect our business ethos and commitment to employees’ happiness. At Mintra, we believe that investing in our people is paramount, and the Sunday Times accolade reaffirms that we are on the right path.”

Mintra’s commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace is reflected in the high scores gained in areas including respect, having a good working relationship with managers and feeling happy, satisfied and safe. Staff retention is at an all-time high, with only 17% considered a moving job risk, compared to an industry average of 42%.

Recent changes to the competency management system have seen more staff migrate internally on the career ladder or into other areas of the business that interest them. This adjustment reflects Mintra’s dedication to prioritising employee wellbeing and building a culture of continuous improvement with a solid career framework and growth opportunities for all employees. High value is placed on celebrating people and acknowledging their unique contributions throughout and even after their time working there.

Further to this, Mintra scored highly on Diversity and Inclusion. With 200 employees globally, the business works hard to celebrate the diversity of cultures across its offices and views it as an asset that enriches its core cultural behaviours. The company strives to maintain a balance between honouring individual cultural backgrounds while encouraging a cohesive Mintra culture.

Work to constantly improve at Mintra is ongoing, as described by Amy Reid, Mintra’s Global People and Culture Director, “We firmly believe in the value of external verification of our people and practices and continually seek validation from reputable sources such as Investors in People (IIP) and the Learning Performance Institute (LPI). Winning the Sunday Times Best Places to Work is a further springboard for our journey towards excellence. We will utilise the insights gained to drive improvement and foster continuous development within our organisation.”

As Mintra celebrates this remarkable achievement, it remains steadfast in its mission to empower employees, drive excellence, and shape the future of work in the safety-critical sector worldwide.