Top 10 most recommended employers of 2017

Despite a number of technology firms being embroiled in HR scandals recently - both Facebook and Google have been facing difficulties combatting hate speech,– technology firms have taken the top spots of Glassdoor’s 2017 list of the most recommended UK employers.

In fact, Facebook scored the highest place, with 90% of employees at the social media giant stating they would recommend the company to a friend. Closely following Facebook, was computing firm, Arm, based in Cambridge. Google, Microsoft and Expedia also made it to the top ten.

Fiona Mullan, International Vice President for HR at Facebook, said the company was “delighted” to be named the most recommended employer. “It is a result that is even more meaningful as it is based on employee feedback,” she added.

Glassdoor collated the list using voluntary feedback from former and current staff members, who reviewed and rated the companies they work for over the past year. Although the cultures at certain tech firms may need attention, employee recommendations are likely to win talent, as recruitment becomes increasingly transparent. Experts are urging companies to make employee experience a business priority.