The prestigious Sunday Times list recognises organisations from all sectors that have high levels of employee satisfaction and wellbeing and scored highly for their culture, leadership and employee engagement.
Valor was also highly commended in the spotlight category ‘best place to work for disabled employees.'
In a WorkL survey of 2,731 Hotelitarians, Valor was benchmarked against 50,000 companies globally, measuring employee happiness across six criteria including: reward and recognition, information sharing, empowerment, wellbeing, instilling pride and job satisfaction. An outstanding 87% of those surveyed said they felt proud to work for Valor.
Brian McCarthy, President at Valor Hospitality UK & Europe said:
"Ten years ago, we started a business with some simple principles – employ the best people, create the best work environment, let people be themselves and wrap everything in world class commercial excellence.Our principles have never changed, and this award is testament to everyone’s hard work, energy, and commitment. I consider myself a lucky person to be involved in our organisation.
"In recent years, we have expanded our portfolio from 10 to 40 hotels in Europe and over 100 globally, with the USA, Middle East and Africa all growing rapidly. Earlier this year, 17 of our UK hotels achieved public listing in Singapore, further increasing our potential for growth. We have three new hotels set to open in early 2025, including Seaton House in St Andrews and Dunluce Lodge in Portrush, both five-star luxury properties in renowned golf havens. Finally, we’re incredibly excited to be working on a brand-new sustainable concept, voco Zeal Exeter Science Park."
Moira Laird, HR Director at Valor Hospitality UK & Europe said:
"Having been recognised as a ‘best place to work’ in the hospitality sector by The Caterer for several years, we are incredibly grateful to be included in the top 10 of the Sunday Times list, which is even more competitive given that businesses from any industry can apply, truly a measure that hospitality offers a great place to work and credible career opportunities.
"We are consistently launching new initiatives and championing new policies that prioritise the health, wellbeing and career aspirations of our team members. We have invested heavily in providing opportunities for team members in all positions to progress in their careers, feel valued and have an authentic connection with the business as a whole. The Sunday Times top 10 ranking is testament to the hard work that has gone in across the board and solidifies our belief that prioritising people paves the way for commercial success."
