Why it matters: The award was presented during a special ceremony on Thursday, 13 March, hosted by Ipswich-raised actor and comedian Richard Ayoade, highlighting the company's commitment to building an exceptional workplace culture.
It is the third workplace award The DPO Centre has received from Great Place to Work™, having already been certified as one of the UK's Best Workplaces in Consulting & Professional Services and the UK's Best Workplaces for Women in 2024.
What they're saying: "Being shortlisted as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for medium-sized businesses is a real testament to the culture we've built at The DPO Centre, ensuring we have a workplace where people feel genuinely valued," said Sandra Clayton, Head of HR at The DPO Centre.
Rob Masson, CEO of The DPO Centre, said: "Achieving a spot in the top 50 of the UK's Best Workplaces for medium-sized businesses is a proud moment for us. It's a reflection of the passion and collaboration of our incredible #ONETEAM who make The DPO Centre such a thriving workplace."
The bigger picture: Founded in 2017, The DPO Centre is a leading provider of data protection and privacy services, with offices in London, Toronto, Dublin, Amsterdam, and a network across all 27 EU Member States.
The company has delivered services to over 1,000 clients globally across various sectors including Finance and Insurance, Life Sciences, MedTech, Software and Technology, Retail and eCommerce, Education, Charities and Not-for-Profits.
For context: Great Place to Work™ has been the global authority on workplace culture since 1992, surveying over 100 million employees worldwide to define trust as the key element of great workplaces.
The bottom line: The award reflects The DPO Centre's investment in its people and workplace culture, which the company describes as "fundamental to our success and the exceptional services we provide to our clients."
