The 31 best places to work in the UK ranked by employees

Rating: 4.3

What it does: Banking

What staff say: "Good team culture, strong emphasis on quality and productivity, subsidized canteen/gym in the building." — JPMorgan Python Software Engineer (London)

Rating: 4.3

What it does: Telecoms

What staff say: "Friendly, helpful colleagues, agile working, great work/life balance, engaged leadership team are just a few of the great advantages to working at O2." — O2 Head of Health, Safety and Certifications (Slough, Berkshire, South East England)

Rating: 4.3

What it does: Recruitment

What staff say: "I have worked for Reed Technology for over 13 years and I still thoroughly enjoy working within my role. I feel supported, guided and appreciated for the work I do." — REED Principal Consultant (Guildford, England)

Rating: 4.3

What it does: Pharmaceuticals

What staff say: "Many interesting projects. Intense program which gives opportunity to grow both personally and professionally." — GlaxoSmithKline SAP FICO Consultant (London)

Rating: 4.3

What it does: Energy

What staff say: "Work-Life Balance, New Technologies, Exposure to different nationalities and cultures." — Shell Downstream Strategy Analyst (London)

Rating: 4.3

What it does: Outsourcing services

What staff say: "Great culture, the best I've experienced - whichever office you travel to, the people are the same, welcoming, helpful, supportive and friendly." — Civica Senior Finance Manager (Leeds, England)

Rating: 4.3

What it does: Trade retail

What staff say: "There’s so much opportunity to progress within the company. Staff are actually treated as people not just numbers." — Screwfix Sales Assistant (Liverpool, England)

Rating: 4.3

What it does: Hotels

What staff say: "IHG looks after their staff with excellent emoluments and perks. Staff treated with respect and wonderful working environment with great people to work with and for." — InterContinental Hotels Group Personal Assistant (Denham, England)

Rating: 4.3

What it does: Design, engineering and management consulting

What staff say: "A very friendly and a relaxed environment with constant communication between employees. — Arcadis Finance Administrator (Cardiff, Wales)

Rating: 4.3

What it does: Banking

What staff say: "There is a strong emphasis on a really positive culture at Metro. People really do try to help each other out." — Metro Bank Project Manager (London)

Rating: 4.3

What it does: IT analytics

What staff say: "I truly feel that all members of the team across all departments are in sync, and are working towards a common goal." — AppDynamics Sales Engineer (London)

Rating: 4.3

What it does: Restaurant chain

What staff say: "Really cares about your personal growth and development. Superb progression opportunities!" — Nando's UK First Assistant Manager (Dover, England)

Rating: 4.3

What it does: Home repairs

What staff say: "Homeserve is a very employee focused company. They focus on the well-being of each employee and strive to make the working life as happy as it can be." — HomeServe UK North Field Administrator (Nottingham, England)

Rating: 4.3

What it does: Car dealerships

What staff say: "Lots of incentives to do your job and make sure the customers are looked after. Forward thinking company always looking to improve.” — Arnold Clark Aftersales Manager (Glasgow, Scotland)

Rating: 4.3

What it does: Home furnishings

What staff say: "Thousands of opportunities to develop your career in 27 countries." — IKEA Customer Service Manager (Reading, England)

Rating: 4.3

What it does: Financial services

What staff say: "There's no blame culture and people are really helpful and supportive in everything that needs to be done." — Capital One Quality Engineer (London)

Rating: 4.4

What it does: Car dealerships

What staff say: "As a company, Sytner strives for diversity and to treat staff as individuals and are happy to give us a more home work life balance." — Sytner Used Car Sales Manager (Sunderland, North East England)

Rating: 4.4

What it does: Technology

What staff say: "Lots of interesting projects at Google and the flexibility to move between teams every year or so." — Google Software Engineer-II (London)

Rating: 4.4

What it does: Research and advisory

What staff say: "The company continuously invest on you through training, improvement feedback, career opportunities - one of the best sales school worldwide!"— Gartner Account Manager (London)

Rating: 4.4

What it does: Technology

What staff say: "The culture, the people, the community, the opportunities, the general growth mindset and the energy. All add up to make this the best place I have ever worked." — Microsoft Technology Strategist (Reading, England)

Rating: 4.4

What it does: Insurance

What staff say: "Very people focused and encourages development and opportunities. Flexible working is offered and the working environment is great." — Royal London Complaints Officer (Bath, England)

Rating: 4.4

What it does: Housebuilder

What staff say: "Fantastic environment, great culture, support, training opportunities, business direction and strategic approach to the industry." — Taylor Wimpey Sales Director (London)

Rating: 4.4

What it does: Technology

What staff say: "Culture, innovations, self development, career opportunities, brand, benefits, salary, SAP really takes good care of its employees." — SAP Premium Engagements (London)

Rating: 4.4

What it does: Insurance

What staff say: "The workplace is friendly and communications is open, technology is available to allow a fantastic work/home balance, with facilities to work from home." — Hiscox Business Analyst (London)

Rating: 4.4

What it does: Bookmaker

What staff say: "Vibrant, exciting, fast-paced. A place to think big and really achieve things you couldn't in other businesses." — Sky Betting & Gaming Communications Manager (Leeds, England)

Rating: 4.4

What it does: Sales technology

What staff say: "Great to work in an exciting and fast paced environment. Teams are full of talented individuals and the company supports your career aspirations and development." — Salesforce Marketing (London)

Rating: 4.5

What it does: Housing developer

What staff say: "Great colleagues, flexible working, excellent training, innovative and your opinions matter." — Bromford Neighbourhood Coach (Cirencester, England)

Rating: 4.5

What it does: Logistics

What staff say: "Everyone helps each other to achieve success. The work atmosphere is relaxed but everyone is required to accomplish the high standards we provide." — XPO Logistics WMS Implementation Manager (Doncaster, England)

Rating: 4.5

What it does: Management consultancy

What staff say: "Fantastic culture, smart, motivated, inspirational people who genuinely care about each other and their clients." — Bain & Company Manager (London)

Rating: 4.5

What it does: Utility provider

What staff say: "The workforce is clearly proud, passionate and really cares about the work they do, which results in a really positive culture and working environment." — Anglian Water Asset Delivery Manager (Lincoln, England)