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    Laithwaites

    Laithwaites

    Updated August 2024.

    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 as a man in his van. 55 years on Laithwaites is the countries favourite wine specialist.
    Company Size 575 UK-based Employees
    (Large)
    INDUSTRY Retail
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    Laithwaites Head Office
    Reading, Berkshire
    South East England, United Kingdom

    Employee Demographics

    Tenure
    • <2 years - 15%
    • 2-5 years - 26%
    • 6-10 years - 26%
    • 11-15 years - 16%
    • 16-20 years - 10%
    • Over 20 years - 7%

    Company Culture at Laithwaites

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

    79% of employees at Laithwaites say it is a great place to work*, compared to 54% of employees at a typical UK based company.
    Laithwaites
    79%
    Typical Company
    54%
    *Responses to the statement “Taking everything into account, I would say this is a great place to work.” vs. a typical UK company.

    97%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their sexual orientation.

    96%

    This is a physically safe place to work.

    96%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their race.

    93%

    People here are treated fairly regardless of their sex.

    91%

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

    Working at Laithwaites

    A photo of our Group CEO
    A photo of our UK CEO and Group COO
    Tony Awards - winners celebrating the awards evening with the family
    Quarterly business update
    A photo of Wear It Green day to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week

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