The UK's 10 friendliest companies to work for according to employees

Sector: Fashion/retail.

Percentage of employees who talked about friendship: 17%.

Glassdoor review: “Staff were friendly. Great mix of people - variety of ages and backgrounds.”

Sector: Supermarket.

Percentage of employees who talked about friendship: 17%.

Glassdoor review: “There are some incredibly friendly and funny people who work with me who I now consider to be friends for life.”

Sector: Fashion/retail.

Percentage of employees who talked about friendship: 19%.

Glassdoor review: “Great atmosphere, friendly and welcoming staff, enjoyable to see all the different fashion styles and stock the company brings in, customers are almost always friendly and enjoy the shop.”

Sector: Fast food.

Percentage of employees who talked about friendship: 19%.

Glassdoor review: “Always a great atmosphere the shops are always so friendly and the staff get to know each other really well.”

Sector: Supermarket.

Percentage of employees who talked about friendship: 19%.

Glassdoor review: “The staff are always treated like the most precious commodity in the store and communication channels were made clear. Plus the subsidised canteen, friendly colleagues and extensive time-off options made my time there very enjoyable.”

Sector: Retail/healthcare.

Percentage of employees who talked about friendship: 20%.

Glassdoor review: "Friendly and welcoming atmosphere, staff discount, not a bad pay for a seasonal position."

Sector: Retail.

Percentage of employees who talked about friendship: 20%.

Glassdoor review: "The staff are some of the best I have worked with. There is always a friendly atmosphere amongst both the customers and staff alike."

Sector: Retail.

Percentage of employees who talked about friendship: 25%.

Glassdoor review: "Staff who I work with are excellent providing a great team morale. Supportive staff and reasonable. Manager has the right balance between friendly yet authoritative and always willing to help when uncertain."

Sector: Retail.

Percentage of employees who talked about friendship: 26%.

Glassdoor review: "The best thing about working for TK Maxx is the people that I work with, very friendly and helpful, I’ve found people that I will be friends with for life."