We’re pleased to announce the 100 Best Small & Medium Workplaces™ in Europe 2026, who are are leading the continent when it comes to building high-trust cultures that fuel performance.
This year’s list features 100 organisations, chosen after surveying more than 1.5 million employees in Europe about their experience in the workplace and representing the work experiences of over 2.4 million employees. See the full list here.
“Congratulations to the Best Small & Medium Workplaces in Europe,” says Michael C. Bush, global CEO of Great Place To Work. “From across the continent, these companies are the most trusted by their people, and in turn enjoy higher levels of agility, innovation, and performance.”
16 of the companies on the list are Great Place To Work Certified™ in the UK:
| Tanium (Rank 7) | Liquidline (Rank 57) | Bridewell (Rank 78) |
| Hack the Box (Rank 13) | Active Prospects (Rank 58) | Aventum Group Ltd (Rank 80) |
| TrueLayer (Rank 23) | Powerforce Field Marketing (Rank 67) | Outrank Ltd (Rank 81) |
| World Wide Technology (Rank 24) | Natilik (Rank 69) | Mercator Digital (Rank 82) |
| EXUS (Rank 35) | WP Engine (Rank 73) | XLedger (Rank 89) |
| Phoenix Software (Rank 51) |
Take a look at how some of these UK organisations enable their people to thrive:
Great culture starts from the top and at EXUS, this is reflected in day-to-day practice. Employees consistently describe a high-trust, inclusive environment, reinforced by a leadership team that remains hands-on and accessible.
“Each employee gets the chance to have 1-1 with the CEO himself twice a year,” says one employee. “Top management lead by example. Their paradigm sets the tone for the entire company.” It's a sentiment echoed by employees across the organisation: 98% agree that management is approachable and easy to talk to.
By actively supporting financial wellbeing, employers can reduce stress-related absences, foster loyalty, and create a healthier, more resilient workforce. That means better employee experience, better customer experience, and ultimately better financial performance.
It's a challenge that Powerforce Field Marketing have risen to, and with the power of their Trust Index data to steer their strategy, their efforts have been a huge success. Statements around financial wellbeing have seen incredible improvements since 2021, and employees frequently mention their financial wellbeing and benefits offering as part of what makes Powerforce "a great place to work".
"Partnering with Great Place to Work has been an important part of this journey," says Nelli Rowsell (UK People Lead). "Their insights helped us see where we needed to improve and pushed us to raise the bar."
| Read more: Championing Financial Wellbeing in Advertising, Media & Marketing
Marc Churchouse, CEO and Founder of Mercator Digital, believes that great leadership starts with accessibility.
Having co-founded the business in 2006 and led its transformation into an award-winning global digital consultancy, Marc has built a culture where people are encouraged to ask questions, share ideas, and connect directly with leaders at every level. For him, leadership is not about creating distance. It is about staying close enough to understand what people need to succeed.
"If somebody in our organisation has a question, and they don’t know
the answer to it, they absolutely can come and knock on my door
and ask me," says Marc. "If I have the answer, then I’ll give it to them. If I don’t, I’ll point them in the right direction. And that goes right
across the organisation. It’s a model that we feel works very well.”
| Read more: How To Practice Proximity Leadership
This November, we’re bringing together leaders and culture champions from across the UK to explore how workplace culture really drives business performance.
Expect bold ideas, practical strategies, and meaningful connections with hundreds of leaders focused on building high-performing workplaces. Secure your space now.