Recruitment
We take account of potential employees’ values, attitudes and behaviours when recruiting and ensure everyone involved in our recruitment processes has a full understanding of fair selection methods and data-protection issues.
We want Egress to be a vibrant, exciting and rewarding place to work.
We look for talented people at all levels of our business who can help build and grow a collaborative, inclusive culture, and who are motivated by both the opportunities that Egress can provide and by their own aspirations to succeed and grow here.
We take account of potential employees’ values, attitudes and behaviours when recruiting and ensure everyone involved in our recruitment processes has a full understanding of fair selection methods and data-protection issues.
We are committed to paying all employees a fair wage and are an accredited Living Wage Employer. We never make deductions from wages except with permission from the individual or by law.
We provide every employee with a written employment contract and our detailed Employee Handbook contains a wealth of information regarding employment at Egress: namely, Polices and Procedures, Benefits, and Wellbeing information.
We offer timely, appropriate and accessible education, learning and development opportunities to enable all employees to develop and strengthen their skills and knowledge during their time with us.
We are proud to hold a Great Place to Work Certification™ and to have been named one of the 2021 UK’s Best Workplace™ In Tech. Sharing anonymous feedback gathered through Great Place to Work®’s rigorous, data-driven For All methodology, the company’s employees agreed that Egress is a Great Place to Work. The results highlight that the investments Egress makes in supporting staff wellbeing and building a positive culture have been successful, particularly during the last 12 months of lockdown.
87% of people surveyed feel our facilities contribute to a good working environment
86% of people surveyed feel they are given the resources and equipment to do their job
92% of people surveyed people feel management hires people who fit in well here
89% of people surveyed feel comfortable celebrating special events around here
Egress has been selected as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women™ by Great Place to Work UK®
Our position on this prestigious list is driven by the recent Great Place to Work survey, which measured the extent to which women across the organisation reported a consistently great workplace experience, considering factors such as inclusivity, company values, and the effectiveness of our leaders.
We take responsibility for the values, attitudes and behaviours that our employees display at work, including upholding and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
We actively promote professionalism and respectful behaviours in the workplace reinforced by policies covering Anti-Slavery and Human Trafficking, Anti-corruption and Bribery, Health and Safety, Equality and Diversity, and Anti-Bullying and Harassment.