Zest awarded UK’s Best Workplaces™ recognition

Zest, the investor-operator of EV charging infrastructure, has officially been named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces™ 2024 by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on workplace culture. The company ranked 36 in the medium category.

Employees buy into Zest’s mission to decarbonise transport in the UK, with 94% saying that their work has special meaning and is not just a job. They also welcome Zest’s culture of fairness and respect, with 97% of employees saying that they are treated as a full member of the team regardless of their position in the company.

“Zest is on a mission to deliver societal change through transport decarbonisation, and we are determined develop our ethical culture and values as we grow.” said Robin Heap, CEO of Zest.
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“Our people thrive when there are high levels of trust, where people are empowered and their opinions are valued. Great Place to Work gives us objective tools to measure our progress in building a great company, and we are proud to be named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces.”

“At Great Place To Work® our overarching goal has consistently been to enrich the world of work by empowering companies to evolve into exceptional organisations that cater to everyone. We wholeheartedly endorse the idea that what's 'better for business' aligns with what's 'better for people,' ultimately contributing to a better world For All™" said Benedict Gautrey, Managing Director of Great Place To Work® UK.  
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“Year after year, it's truly inspiring to witness a growing number of organisations earn a spot on our UK’s Best Workplaces™ List, we’ve seen our client’s Trust Index scores increasing meaning the bar for being on this List getting higher. This recognition is no mean feat and highlights companies across the UK that excel in fostering high levels of trust in leadership, instilling pride in their workforce, and cultivating strong camaraderie among colleagues. These crucial elements collectively contribute to creating workplaces where employees feel they can truly be themselves and thrive in a supportive environment. Congratulations to Zest for being part of our 2024 UK’s Best Workplaces™ List."

Great Place To Work® performed rigorous evaluations of hundreds of employee survey responses alongside Culture Audit™ submissions from leaders at each company to create the 2024 UK's Best Workplaces™ list. They then used these data insights to benchmark the effectiveness of companies' employee value propositions against the culture their employees actually experience. Only those businesses who achieve the highest scores after evaluation receive Best Workplaces™ status.

Here are some comments from the employee survey:

“I think everyone here passionately believes in, and is committed, to carbon reduction and making the world a more sustainable place. You get the sense that we are on a mission rather than just a company out to maximise value for shareholders.”

“This company has a family feel with a think big attitude. It is rapidly growing in numbers but we still have time to interact with people across the whole business with company get togethers and other initiatives.”

“I believe that the 'EV world' is new to most people who come to work at Zest, making a unique step for a lot of people including myself. The experienced team here are very knowledgeable, welcoming and patient with new starters and I was helped with any questions I had and making the shift into this new industry.”