Barrhead climbs Best Companies to Work For list

Barrhead Travel climbed 18 places in the latest Best Companies to Work For list and was awarded two-star accreditation bestowed on “outstanding” organisations.

The agency group ranked 62nd in the large category list in the 2024 rankings from Best Companies. It is the third year it has gained the accreditation.

It also ranked 10th in the leisure and hospitality category, taking the highest place for a travel company in the list.

Other travel firms recognised on the leisure and hospitality list include Bristol Airport, in 18th place, Ocean Holidays, which appears in 23rd place and also ranks 95th in the top 100 mid-sized companies, and Carrier, which is in 24th place and is also ranked 81st in the small company category. Gatwick airport also appears, in 29th place.

Best Companies forms its rankings based on employee feedback, with anonymous surveys covering topics including employee wellbeing, job satisfaction, diversity, benefits and development opportunities.

Barrhead president Jacqueline Dobson said: “We’re thrilled to once again be recognised as a Best Company to Work for – and even more delighted to see that, once again, we’ve moved even higher up the list.

“What makes this award particularly special is that it is driven by the voices of our people. Over the last few years, we’ve been working very hard to develop the culture within our business and we’re really listening to what our colleagues are telling us and implementing positive change.”

She added: “The success of Barrhead Travel is driven by its people – so we want to attract and retain the best talent in the industry. Our inclusion in the Best Companies affirms our active commitment to our colleagues and we can’t wait to thrive together in 2025.”