Best companies - Training 2000

Blackburn-based training provider, Training 2000, has been revealed as one of the best places to work in the public/third sector and will be listed in The Sunday Times 100 Best Places to Work feature.

Based on employee feedback, the Best Companies accreditation award scheme looks at employee engagement as an integral part of a company's success and growth, and sets a benchmark for other employers.

The accreditation scheme follows a Michelin star-style system with companies awarded one star for first class, two stars for outstanding and three stars for extraordinary performance.

One star recipients, Training 2000, fought off tough competition from 1,165 organisations that applied for Best Companies Accreditation and this year is the first time that public and charitable organisations have been recognised.

Training 2000 received the accolade at a glittering awards ceremony held in London where Steve Gray, chief executive at Training 2000, said: "I am absolutely delighted that Training 2000 has been recognised as one of the best places to work.

"We have invested a lot of time and effort into making sure that there is a robust training and development programme for our staff and are dedicated to making sure that they make the most of the support system available to them. The personal growth and well-being of our workforce is of upmost importance and the dedication, loyalty and commitment of our staff is what makes Training 2000 a truly outstanding place to work."

Jonathan Austin, CEO and founder of best companies added: "This year it is encouraging to see that more and more organisations are recognising the value of employee engagement and are willing to benchmark themselves against the best to ensure they are offering their employees the best possible experience. Organisations that have achieved accreditation have continued to focus on their employees and have been rewarded with engaged workforces who tell us that these are great places to work.

"We know that the main challenge for many organisations this year will be talent attraction and retention. For accredited organisations that have demonstrated their ability to create an engaged workforce and recognise the importance of caring about their employees, they are in a good position to retain and attract the talent they need."

To find out more about Training 2000 visit www.training2000.co.uk. Further information on Best Companies accreditation is available at www.bestcompanies.co.uk