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Laithwaites

Laithwaites

Updated December 2023.
77%
Employees say this is a great place to work*

About Laithwaites

Company Overview
In 1969 a young Tony Laithwaite drove a parcel of wine from Bordeaux to Windsor, selling it to family and friends – a man and a van, with help from his nan. 52 years on, Laithwaites is the country’s favourite wine specialist.
Company Size 614 UK-based Employees
(Large)
INDUSTRY Retail
Laithwaites Head Office
South East England, United Kingdom

Employee Demographics

Tenure
  • <2 years - 20%
  • 2-5 years - 24%
  • 6-10 years - 24%
  • 11-15 years - 18%
  • 16-20 years - 7%
  • Over 20 years - 6%

Company Culture at Laithwaites

The employee experience below at Laithwaites, compared to a typical company.

77% of employees at Laithwaites say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
Laithwaites
77%
Typical Company
54%
*Responses to the statement “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.” Source: Great Place To Work® 2021 Global Employee Engagement Study.

95%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.

95%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.

94%

This is a physically safe place to work.

92%

Our customers would rate the service we deliver as "excellent."

92%

People here are treated fairly regardless of their sex.

Working at Laithwaites

Working at Laithwaites
Our Group CEO David Gates
Our UK CEO Philippa Strub.
Our Company Founder and Company Chairman presenting Tony Award winners with their prizes.
Wearing it Green in support of our internal Mental Health Awareness Week activities.
Lunch and Learn for Pride in support of our learning and DE&I activities
Quarterly business update delivered by CEO & UK CEO, this time discussing the importance of Development in our people.

Best Workplaces Lists

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