On 14th March, Great Place to Work® held their annual Best Workplaces Awards ceremony in London. We are proud to share that we were recognised as one of 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces™ in the medium category.

Listening to Our Teams

In 2022, Hydroscand Group conducted its first employee satisfaction survey, which was run by Great Place to Work®.

We wanted to find out what our team members thought about Hydroscand, what it is like working here and how we could best support them, as they support our customers.

Following that survey, we were thrilled to receive certification as a Great Place to Work. So much of what was said by our teams was positive. There were a few ideas for improvement as well and, where possible, have worked on those points over the past year.

In 2023, thanks to our employees taking part and making their thoughts known, the feedback was even better, and our trust index was reported at 88% favourable.

What Sets Us Apart

At Hydroscand, we believe that creating a positive and supportive work environment is paramount to our success.

We prioritise employee development through ongoing personal development discussions, regular training for all roles, and creating an open and honest environment.

We have also focused a great deal on leadership development, to ensure that our managers are able to support and guide the teams effectively.

We have a real focus on safety and wellbeing, including offering training for managers on mental health awareness and having an Employee Assistance Programme available to everyone.

As well as supporting our team members we also do what we can for the communities we work in. In 2023, we asked our teams what they would like to do in terms of charitable donations or sponsoring local initiatives. Based on their feedback we supported two grass roots football clubs.

We also sponsored our team members who took on challenges for charity and we organised a Macmillan Coffee Morning, which raised £500. We also support a junior school near our office in Nottingham as often as possible and we collected books for the school Hydroscand Group sponsors in South Africa. It is important to get involved in these initiatives because it creates a sense of pride in the team and helps us connect with local communities.

What Our Team Members Say About Hydroscand

But don't just take our word for it. Here's what some of our employees have to say about their experiences at Hydroscand:

Will Voss, Branch Technician at Hydroscand Gloucester, said, “I think Hydroscand is a great company to work for. I think we’ve got some great products, great stock, great people, and a great environment.”

Manjinder Karwal, Digital Marketing Executive, said, “I think women, especially from a diverse background, should be given an opportunity to get their voice heard. I have been working at Hydroscand for three years and I have been given the opportunity to manage a lot of projects, and to voice my opinion and ideas to my colleagues.

” Josh Gregory, Mobile Hose Technician at Hydroscand Plymouth said, “I’m really enjoying it. No two jobs are the same. I’m really looking forward to what my future at Hydroscand looks like."

Michelle Hilton, Warehouse Supervisor confirmed that, “it’s a lovely job. I get up in the morning and I look forward to coming to work. It’s the people that make this place such a pleasure to work in. And the management are so supportive.”

A Great Place to Work in the Future

We are both grateful and excited to be included in the UK’s Best Workplaces™ List for 2024. This recognition reinforces our dedication to providing a supportive and fulfilling work environment for all employees.

Looking ahead, Rebecca Galley, Managing Director in the UK, explains, “we will continue to work as a trustworthy and ethical business. We are already seeing success based on this approach, with people from other businesses in the industry approaching us about opportunities to join the team. We believe that this, along with our other core values is what sets us apart in the market. We hope to retain our status as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ long into the future!”

About Hydroscand Group

Hydroscand - an international family-owned business - provides solutions and services for hoses, fittings and related products through a customer-driven and decentralized organization. With operations in 20 countries, over 250 hose service branches, over 150 HoseExpress mobile service units and 450 resellers, we are always strategically positioned to support our customers’ operations. We have over 1,700 employees and serve more than 100,000 customers in Europe, Asia and Africa.       https://www.hydroscand.com/

About Great Place to Work®

Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Our mission is to help every place become a great place to work for all. We give leaders and organisations the recognition and tools to create a consistently and overwhelmingly positive employee experience, fostering cultures that are proven to drive business, improve lives, and better society. Our recognition is the most coveted and respected in the world for elevating employer brands to attract the right people. Our proprietary methodology and platform enables organisations to truly capture, analyse, and understand the experience of all employees. Our groundbreaking research empowers organisations to build cultures that retain talent and unlock the potential of every employee. Our coaches, content, and community connect the boldest leaders, ideas, and innovations in employee experience. Since 1992, our Certification™, Best Workplaces™ Lists, and global benchmarks have become the industry standard, built on data from more than 100 million employees in 150 countries around the world. For more information, visit www.greatplacetowork.co.uk