Times Top 100 - 2011
People who choose to work at Market Makers have taken the
healthy option. They are served by a healthy food delivery company,
get sessions to help stop smoking and there is personal mentoring
from managing director Paul Thomas for those trying to lose weight.
Employees at the Portsmouth-based marketing agency respond by
saying their health isn't suffering because of work (a top three
92% positive score).
Although staff might tire themselves out in the weekly football
match - with one side captained by Thomas and the other by fellow
co-founder Henry Braithwaite - they don't come home exhausted from
work most days (69%, the sixth best score). There is little
work-related stress (88%) and people aren't worried about the
company's future (82%).
Staff are also completely clear about what is expected of them
(88%). People say their bosses don't dodge any issues in order to
avoid conflict (83%) and help them fulfil their potential (82%).
Everyone feels fairly paid relative to others in the organisation
(74%). Staff feel inspired by the joint company leaders (89%), and
their deadlines are realistic (82%).
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