The Co-operative Childcare is part of the The Midcounties Co-operative and in March 2011 we celebrated the achievement of being ranked 24th in The Sunday Times top 100 best companies to work for. The annual award acknowledges businesses from across the country for their commitment to creating the best possible working environment. The paper conducts an annual survey to gauge how people really feel about their employers, looking at key issues such as pay, benefits and work-home life balance.

Ben Reid, Chief Executive at The Midcounties Co-operative, said: “Receiving this level of recognition from the Sunday Times is such a fantastic accolade to be given, especially with the high calibre of dynamic organisations we were up against”

Among the qualities that won over the judges was the importance Midcounties places on qualifications and training and that it recognises investing in the future is a key objective for the business and its growth.

Since 2008 the Society has paid for more than 700 employees to undertake National Vocational Qualification training, with managers offered opportunities to develop their careers and graduate vacancies available throughout the business.

The Sunday Times not only recognised the Society's commitment to colleague welfare, but also its environmental and ethical practices.

Ben added: “As a business we always strive to be fair, open and honest with everyone we come into contact with, something which is lived and breathed throughout the Society.”

Projects aimed at making the business and the communities it serves more environmentally friendly were also acknowledged by the judging panel.

Ben said: “This accolade is a true reflection of all the hard work and commitment towards the business shown by colleagues, and I thank them for that. I am particularly proud that there is such a strong sense of pride within our Society.”

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