Westcon-Comstor awarded Great Place To Work in 27 countries

Westcon-Comstor has been certified as a Great Place To Work in the United Kingdom and 26 other countries.

The certification follows a survey in which 80% of employees described Westcon-Comstor as a great place to work, with a higher-than-average response rate of 89% and a Trust Index of 77%.

This marks the first time Westcon-Comstor, which employs more than 3,600 staff globally, has pursued and achieved the Great Place To Work certification in the UK.

Employees highlighted a strong sense of flexibility, autonomy, and confidence in leadership, as well as pride in their work and the company. According to Westcon-Comstor, 85% of employees globally expressed pride in their work and the company, with an even higher proportion stating they and their colleagues are treated fairly regardless of age, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation.

Great Place To Work, the organisation that grants the certification, bases its evaluation entirely on feedback from current employees about their workplace experience. The organisation is recognised as a global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and leadership behaviours.

Erna de Ruijter-Quist, Chief People Officer at Westcon-Comstor, commented: "We are thrilled to achieve Great Place To Work Certification in 27 countries, including the UK, at the first time of asking. We are very proud of the recognition. It is testament to the great culture which has been built over the years. We are equally clear that this is just the beginning. The real work starts now as we evaluate what our people have told us and make further improvements to our employee experience. We continually strive to make Westcon-Comstor an even better place to work and one where our people can thrive."

David Grant, Chief Executive Officer at Westcon-Comstor, said: "This is an important moment for our business and illustrates our success in creating a truly people-centric culture. Employee engagement is a key pillar in our strategy, because we acknowledge its value in empowering people to fulfil their potential while driving innovation and productivity gains, ultimately creating a more successful organisation."

Sarah Lewis-Kulin, Vice President of Global Recognition at Great Place To Work, added: "Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience. By successfully earning this recognition, it is evident that Westcon-Comstor stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees."

Great Place To Work research indicates that job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at certified workplaces. The research also shows that employees at certified companies are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work, and twice as likely to be paid fairly, receive a fair share of company profits, and have a fair chance at promotion.

Westcon-Comstor operates in more than 50 countries, connecting IT vendors with channel partners, resellers and service providers across the globe.