The Business Exchange Swindon & Wiltshire Edition 76: Summer 2025 | Page 6

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WILTSHIRE AND SWINDON BOAST FOUR OF THE BEST PLACES TO WORK

Four businesses from Swindon and Wiltshire have been named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 list.
The list showcases organisations across the UK setting the standard for employee experience, considering criteria including reward and recognition, instilling pride, information sharing, empowerment, wellbeing, and job satisfaction.
Wiltshire’ s Goughs Solicitors has been included for the second consecutive year alongside Swindonbased recruitment agency Aligra. Both claimed the top spot within the medium-sized organisation category in their respective areas.
Hadron Consulting in Malmesbury and Ark Data Centres in Corsham were also included in the list. Victoria Nash, HR Director at Goughs Solicitors, said,“ We are honoured to once again be recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the best places to work in the UK. This prestigious award not only reflects our commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive culture but also highlights the dedication of all our employees who contribute to an environment which supports collaboration, growth and innovation. Being recognised among the best reinforces our shared values of trust and teamwork and motivates us to continue to deliver excellence to our clients, making our firm not just a place to work, but a community where everyone can be happy and thrive.”
Matthew Drew, Managing Partner, added,“ We are absolutely thrilled to receive this prestigious recognition from The Sunday Times for the second year running. With over 120 dedicated team members across our seven offices, creating a positive, supportive, and engaging workplace is central to everything we do. The wellbeing and satisfaction of our staff is a top priority, and it’ s incredibly rewarding to see that commitment reflected in this accolade.”
Mark Neilson, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Aligra, said,“ We are incredibly honoured to be recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Best Places to Work. This achievement is a reflection of the culture we’ ve built, It has always been about the people – one rooted in respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to growth. People want to work here. They care. That’ s what this award is really recognising.”
“ This achievement is a reflection of the culture we’ ve built, it has always been about the people- one rooted in respect, collaboration, and a shared commitment to growth.”

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