The Herald and s1jobs

Top Employer Awards 2025

Summary

The Herald and s1jobs Top Employer Awards 2025 celebrate the organisations across Scotland that are setting the benchmark for what it means to be a truly great place to work. From flexible working to internal communications, from diversity and inclusion to career development, these awards recognise the employers who go beyond policies and actively build cultures where people thrive.

Whether you’re a small startup or a large organisation, if you’re committed to investing in your people, this event is for you.

With 12 free-to-enter categories and a high-profile awards ceremony on 29 October in Glasgow, the Top Employer Awards offer a powerful platform to showcase your impact, attract top talent, and celebrate your team.

If you’re proud of your workplace culture and want to be seen as one of Scotland’s most inspiring employers, this is your moment.

Entries are open.

Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Radisson Blu, 301 Argyle Street, Glasgow G2 8DL

2024 Winners

Best Apprenticeship/Graduate Programme – Sponsored by Arnold Clark

  • Balfour Beatty – ★Winner
  • Stellar Omada – ★Commendation

Best Diversity and Inclusion Dynamic in the Workplace

  • Shepherd and Wedderburn – ★Winner

Best Flexible Working Initiative – sponsored by Flexibility Works

  • Safehinge Primera – ★Winner

Best Internal Communications

  • NHS 24 – ★Winner

Best Training and Skills Development Initiative

  • Cornerstone – ★Winner

Employee Career Development Award – Sponsored by s1jobs

  • Jones Whyte – ★Winner

Inspiring Employee Culture Award – Sponsored by Safe Deposits Scotland

  • Connect Three – ★Winner

Top Employer of the Year – Small Business (250 employees or less)

  • Jones Whyte – ★Winner

Top Employer of the Year – Medium Business (250 – 1000 employees)

  • Shepherd and Wedderburn – ★Winner

Top Employer of the Year – Large Business (more than 1000+ employees) – Sponsored by s1jobs

  • University of Strathclyde – ★Winner

Scottish Top Employer of the Year – Sponsored by Trump Turnberry

  • University of Strathclyde – ★Winner

Sponsors

The Herald would like to thank our 2025 sponsors for their support.

Sponsorship

Raise your profile by sponsoring our awards

If you would like more information on the opportunities available, please contact Alana Massie, Events Manager on alana.massie@newsquest.co.uk or 07702807008.