Best Employer for Women (over 500 employees)
Best Employer for Women (over 500 employees)
This category highlights a company which has inclusion and diversity deeply embedded in its culture; values the benefits of a diverse workforce; and has implemented policies to remove barriers and encourage the development of women.
The contenders
Capgemini
Our inclusive culture empowers our diverse employee community to make contributions to our success, enabling the group to thrive and grow. We’re continuing to harness hybrid and flexible working, listen to our people, and act for sustained change on gender equality. As a global organisation, we reached 40% women in the workforce in 2025. The global ESG objective for women in executive leadership also increases from 30% in 2025 to 35% by 2030. We all have a role to play in nurturing a culture of inclusion, something which comes to the forefront in our people’s business decisions and day-to-day actions.
IMSERV
IMSERV has transformed its culture to become one of the most progressive employers for women in the utilities sector. In an industry traditionally dominated by men, five of the company’s six executive leaders are women, demonstrating genuine commitment to gender equality at the highest level. Through transparent leadership, mentoring programmes, leadership development pathways and a culture that actively encourages employees to speak up and contribute ideas, IMSERV has created an environment where women can thrive. Employee engagement scores show significant improvements in trust, communication and leadership confidence, reflecting a workplace where women are empowered to develop their careers.
Kier Group
At Kier, we are committed to building a workplace where women can thrive, develop and progress at every stage of their careers because it is the right thing to do for our people, our clients and the communities we serve. Gender inclusion is embedded in our culture, our policies and our long-term strategy, ensuring women have equitable support, opportunities and representation across the organisation. Through a combination of market-leading family friendly policies, an inclusive culture which enables women’s careers to thrive, and authentic leadership, the business has delivered tangible improvements in the inclusivity, retention, and development of women.
Utility Warehouse
Utility Warehouse is committed to nurturing an inclusive culture, backed by a range of initiates and approaches to elevate and support women across the business. From new Belonging groups for employees focused on areas that disproportionally impact women, to new policies related to parental leave and flexible working, Utility Warehouse continues to make inclusivity a priority. This year, the company was incredibly proud to have been ranked in the FTSE Women Leaders Review’s top five for progress over the last five years, and to have reached gender parity on the Board.
WGM Engineering
WGM Engineering stands out as the best employer for women through its proactive EDI strategy, visible female senior leadership support, and launch of the Women of WGM Network. The company has made tangible progress by enhancing maternity benefits, increasing female representation and leadership, and successfully recruiting women across all roles. With over 6,000 hours of EDI training delivered and a strong focus on policy informed by employee feedback, WGM’s culture drives genuine inclusion, career progression, and retention. We are proud that the women at WGM flourish in a supportive environment where their voices influence business decisions and shape positive change.
