The Retrofit Academy Earns Accreditation as Great Place to Work™ Company
Workforce development partner The Retrofit Academy has been officially accredited as a Great Place to Work-certified™ organisation, showcasing the organisation’s commitment to its four values of being positive, ethical, empowering and practical.
As the driving force in retrofit knowledge and skills, the Staffordshire-based organisation is leading the way across the nation in providing professional training and solutions that enables the delivery of high-quality decarbonisation of homes. Also an accredited living wage company, The Retrofit Academy is aiming to drive high standards for workplaces in the industry, by providing a positive and engaging work environment for its own employees and the learners it trains.
Using validated employee feedback gathered by Great Place to Work®, the accreditation confirms that at least 88% of employees have a consistently positive experience at The Retrofit Academy. In the survey, 100% of respondents also said that management was honest and ethical with its business practices alongside that they are also proud to work there.
Great Place to Work-Certified™ is the global authority on workplace culture, with its rigorous, data-driven For All™ methodology.
Discussing the accreditation, Jenny Pierpoint, COO at The Retrofit Academy said: “We are thrilled to be Great Place to Work-Certified™ employer, showcasing our work at creating a positive environment in the retrofitting industry. Alongside being an accredited living wage employer, we want to ensure that not only do we support our learners with unlocking a positive and rewarding career path, but also provide fantastic development individuals for our people.”
Other questions in the survey saw The Retrofit Academy score 100% regarding treating people fairly regardless of their race, sexual orientation, age, and gender. This also included that the team celebrates one another and that they contribute to the local community.
Leading the way in developing retrofit skills to deliver the workforce required to achieve the UK’s net zero targets, the work by The Retrofit Academy and its people is underpinned by its four core values. Its latest accreditation as a Great Place to Work-Certified™ employer further highlights its commitment to being a values driven organisation delivering quality retrofit and changing lives.
Speaking on The Retrofit Academy’s accreditation, Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place to Work® UK said: “We congratulate The Retrofit Academy on achieving their latest Certification™. Organisations which put the employee experience at the heart of their business gain their employees’ trust and in turn, are truly able to build a great workplace culture that delivers outstanding business results.”
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