Instarmac Group plc, based in Tamworth, has been officially named as a ‘Great Place to Work’ 2019 in a list of UK Best Workplaces for Women (medium sized organisation category).

In order to qualify for this prestigious award, Instarmac Group plc had to meet a number of strict criteria, including having already been ranked as a Great Place to Work; employing a minimum of 25% women in their workforce; having a minimum of 25% of women employed in senior positions; and to have demonstrated a confidence level of 80% from data gathered by direct feedback from the company’s female workforce.

Organisations selected for the Best Workplaces for Women go above and beyond for women in their workforce, making sure they are treated fairly when it comes to pay, recognition, training and promotion opportunities, and that work-life balance is promoted and supported. Some of the specifics Instarmac Group plc was commended for included paying employees equally regardless of their sex, offering childcare vouchers and flexible and part-time working hours, as well as offering a ‘bonus’ to those who return to work following their maternity leave.

Zoe Rees, Head of Sales at Instarmac Group plc, commented: “In any business, a workplace culture built on trust and inclusion that supports and empowers women throughout the various stages of their career is key to sustained company development, collaboration and innovation. Being named in the Best Workplaces for Women list is a fantastic achievement and clearly indicates the way in which our company values empower and promote the contribution of women across all aspects of our business.”

This accolade completes a hattrick of impressive workplace awards that Instarmac have received to date this year. Earlier in the year, the growing West Midland Company received a Great Place to Work award for the third year running and was also presented with the Great Place to Work Excellence in Wellbeing Award – an award only given to companies who are committed to creating a happier and healthier work environment.

John Holcroft, Managing Director of Instarmac Group plc, said: “At Instarmac, we have always been forward-thinking and inclusive in our recruitment and employment approach. Historically, construction has been a predominantly male dominated industry. However, over the past 28 years, our workforce has included many female employees, at all career levels, both office-based and out in the field. There is more to be done within the industry to increase the recruitment and retention of a female workforce, but here at Instarmac we make every effort to continue to be a great place to work for all and are very honoured to have been officially recognised as such.”

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