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The Co-operative Group
The Co-operative Group has been certified as one of Britain's Top Employers 2013. Independent research into its employee offerings showed this company has outstanding working conditions. On this page you will find out exactly what makes it one of the best companies to work for in the UK.
From the research by the CRF Institute
The Top Employers Certification is awarded only to organisations that meet the highest standard in Human Resources (HR). The research assesses all critical areas of HR management of the participating organisations. The research showed that The Co-operative Group has outstanding employee offerings and thus qualified for the exclusive Top Employers certification. The research
About the company
The Co-operative Group is the UK’s largest mutual business, owned not by private shareholders but by over six million consumers. It is the UK’s fifth biggest food retailer, the leading convenience store operator and a major financial services provider. It has also set out its social and sustainability goals in its ground-breaking Ethical Plan.
Facts and figures
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Banking |
| Number of employees: |
70823 |
“There’s no other business like it in the UK”
"I believe the Co-operative’s brand and values are part of what makes it stand out as a positive and dynamic workplace. I enjoy feeling that I work for a progressive company that is thriving in challenging economic times, during which it has continued to support and value its staff with on-going training and development."
"Working for the Co-operative Group has offered me a fantastic opportunity to understand the full diversity of its entire business and its success in becoming one of the UK’s Top Employers. It really is a unique business. I’d say there’s no other business like it in the UK and it’s great to be a part of a company with such historical significance. In my role working for Group Procurement, I’ve had the opportunity to work on a number of HR-related services, including selecting a new supplier for a management development programme. This will ensure our leaders of tomorrow have the right skills and cultural fit to lead our organisation to future success."
Sarah Hill, Group Procurement
“I regularly recommend friends and family to our products, services and job opportunities”
"Working for The Co-operative allows you the opportunity to experience working with a hugely diverse range of Businesses. I’ve worked on projects for our Bank, Food, Funeral and Motor Businesses to name a few, enabling me to gain a fantastic range of skills and build an extensive network of contacts. The Group treats its employees as individuals. I know that my personal aims and ambitions will be met as my manager understands and supports me in my career aims. One of the best parts is the fact that the wider team’s objectives are aligned to our management teams, ensuring that we are all working towards the same goals, albeit with different personal development plans."
"There are also opportunities to get involved in additional voluntary activities. For example, The Co-operative supports Aspire, a career development network for females in our family of Businesses. The network is designed to support the progression of females into more senior roles and to understand and manage the challenges faced on a day to day basis. I regularly recommend friends and family to our products, services and job opportunities. Every Business should have some Co-operation as this is what makes the Group such a positive and progressive place to work."
Zahina Bibi
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