TransUnion, a global information and insights company and one of the UK’s leading credit reference agencies, has officially been named amongst the UK’s Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing.

Awarded by Great Place to Work®, a global authority on workplace culture, the recognition is based on colleague feedback, and assesses individuals’ experiences of wellbeing at work, taking a holistic view on how the company supports work-life balance, sense of fulfilment, job satisfaction, psychological safety and financial security.

Satrajit “Satty” Saha, CEO of TransUnion in the UK, said: “We're really proud to have been listed as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Wellbeing. At TransUnion, we want all our colleagues to feel welcome, respected and empowered to succeed. This accreditation demonstrates our commitment to creating a work environment where all aspects of wellbeing are fully supported.”

TransUnion’s initiatives for colleagues includes encouraging ‘away from keyboard’ time for an hour daily, ensuring colleagues take a break from their computers. There’s also a free meditation app available to all, access to a virtual GP 24/7, free counselling, trained mental health first aiders, menopause champions and regular physical activities including lunchtime yoga and boxing classes.

Last year TransUnion’s UK colleagues also enjoyed Flexible Fridays in August to take time for themselves, whether for their own development, a pet project or simply to recharge. In addition, the company offered three additional days of leave, three paid volunteer days and hosted a wellbeing festival, supported by TransUnion’s active colleague forums.

“At the heart of every organisation are its people and looking after their wellbeing should be much more than a package of impressive perks on a careers website,” explains Benedict Gautrey, managing director of Great Place to Work UK. “We know when employees feel genuinely contented and at ease within their roles, they are much more engaged and productive.  

“Now in our second year of the UK's Best Workplaces for Wellbeing list, we’re once again able to showcase the leading organisations providing cultures conducive to outstanding psychological, physical and social wellbeing.  A huge congratulations to TransUnion for making this prestigious list.”