Valor Hospitality has once again been featured amongst the Sunday Times’ Top 10 Best Places to Work, marking the third consecutive listing for its industry-leading people-first culture.

With a commitment to redefining hospitality as a long-term, rewarding career, the hospitality management company has also been Highly Commended for Best Places to Work for Wellbeing. This is a recognition of the range of innovative and inclusive programmes designed by Valor to support at every stage of the team member journey.

The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, powered by WorkL, is a nationwide workplace survey that honours and celebrates the UK’s top employers and those that prioritise wellbeing and inclusivity.

Across Valor Hospitality, engagement scores are impressive, with 87% job satisfaction and 88% confidence in management. Its retention is especially strong, with a flight risk of just 8% compared to the 39% industry average.

Brian McCarthy, President at Valor Hospitality UK & Europe,commented: “To be named in the Sunday Times’ Top 10 Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year is a fantastic achievement for our teams across the business. As we continue to grow, always striving for excellence, we are massively committed to all team members. Great hospitality happens when people feel valued, included and supported to succeed. Creating a great place to work is a fundamental pillar of our culture.”

Valor Hospitality’s strategy is built on four interconnected priorities: inclusive leadership, wellbeing, talent development and community impact. These are underpinned by its values: Passionate, Real, Inspiring,Dynamic and Excellent, which shape how it leads and supports its people.

Notable initiatives at Valor Hospitality include its ‘Becoming an Inclusive Leader’ programme, which is a research-led initiative that reaches all managers and supervisors. It equips leaders with the confidence and practical skills to challenge bias, foster belonging and create inclusive environments. Talent development is strengthened through Valor Hospitality’s four-tier leadership pathways and dynamic, bite-sized virtual learning sessions.

Wellbeing is equally prioritised. It has an extensive suite of digital wellbeing resources, which have been downloaded over 10,000 times, supported by 65 Mental Health First Aiders and a confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

While its holistic benefit offering is designed to support the financial, physical and emotional wellbeing of its team, recognising that a positive experience extends well beyond the workplace.

Moira Laird, People and Culture Director at Valor Hospitality UK & Europe, commented: “It’s truly a privilege to be recognised yet again, and this year with the addition of the Highly Commended listing for our wellbeing support. We’re continually expanding our wellbeing offering to ensure that people feel supported at every stage of life and career journey, so it’s wonderful to be recognised.

“Valor also continues to grow rapidly, more than doubling our UK portfolio in recent years. Growth at this pace can challenge consistency across culture, communication and team member experience. This listing is recognition for our proactive approach to ensuring our people-first philosophy remains central throughout expansion.”

Valor Hospitality operates 40 hotels across the UK on behalf of leading hotel brands and several independents. Its UK portfolio forms part of Valor’s global network of over 100 properties across 22 countries.

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