Sydney, Australia, 7 May, 2024
Mantel Group has been named among the best tech workplaces in Australia by Great Place to Work®, the global authority on workplace culture.
Mantel Group is named alongside heavyweights Cisco, Atlassian and REA Group, in the medium and large company category of Best WorkplacesTM in Technology for 2024 in Australia.
Caroline Henshaw, Mantel Group’s Chief People Officer said, “This is a massive nod to the tenacity and dedication of our teams to retain the people-first and principles-led culture that we carefully created when founding Mantel Group only seven years ago. ”
“We have created a unique model based on self managed teams and a culture of trust. To see this continue to thrive for both our clients and our team now that we are an organisation of over 800 people, is incredibly rewarding.” Henshaw said.
At 11%, Mantel Group’s turnover is well below the tech sector industry average of 28% and the Australian national average of 18%. Of the company’s 500+ recruits in the last five years, more than half (54%) have been through team referrals, highlighting the commitment and sense of ownership our team have for Mantel Group.
In curating what makes a Best Workplace™ in Australia, Great Places to Work adopts the same methodology it uses in curating the renowned Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in the US and Fortune’s World’s Best Workplaces, including rigorous analytics and confidential employee feedback.
Best Workplaces™ in Technology List 2024 highlights technology organisations committed to fostering equity in the workplace, ensuring their employees feel safe, heard, challenged and valued.
Rebecca Moulynox, General Manager of Great Place to Work Australia, highlighted that in 2024, the influence of leadership within organisations is more critical than ever. As Australia increasingly becomes a centre for technological innovation, the importance of cultivating trust, encouraging innovation, and ensuring fair opportunities is vital, especially in a tech industry driven by advancements in AI and cutting-edge technologies.
“What sets these top fifty-five Best Workplaces apart is the integrity of their leaders and their dedication to fulfilling commitments. This calibre of leadership fosters trust and cultivates an exceptional employee experience, which transforms organisations. Such workplaces not only attract and nurture top talent but also establish dynamic, resilient cultures that drive business growth and enhance the broader industry and the Australian business landscape,” Moulynox stated.
About Great Place to Work®
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, we have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide and used those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust.
About Great Place to Work Certification™
Great Place to Work® Certification™ is recognised worldwide by employees and employers alike and is the gold standard for identifying and recognising outstanding employee experience and company culture.
Methodology
Best Workplaces are evaluated through the Great Place to Work® Trust Index™ survey data which measures the three key relationships that drive an employee’s experience in their workplace—relationships with management, colleagues, and their job. The Trust Index score represents the percentage of employees who consider their company to be a great workplace and is an indicator of their actual workplace experience.