MJ Gleeson is proud to have been named winner of the Workplace Excellence Award at the Small Cap Awards 2025, recognising Gleeson’s commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace.
The award highlights Gleeson’s ongoing investment in its people and culture, as well as a strong track record of responsible business practices. Gleeson is fully accredited by Investors in People, achieving ‘We invest in People GOLD level’ status, and was also awarded the People Insight Outstanding Workplace Award in 2024.
Gleeson is a member of The 5% Club, with at least 5% of its workforce in earn-and-learn roles, including 44 apprentices and seven graduates due to join the new two-year graduate scheme in September 2025.
Gleeson was also the first listed housebuilder to be accredited by the Living Wage Foundation, ensuring all employees and subcontractors are paid a Real Living Wage. In addition, Gleeson was the first housebuilder to be accredited by the Fair Tax Foundation, and in 2024, was awarded the Fair Tax Mark for a fifth consecutive year.
Sam Knight, Group HR Director, commented:
“We are delighted to have won the Workplace Excellence Award, which reflects the positive culture we have worked hard to build across the business. At Gleeson, we believe that investing in our people is integral to our success and it is fantastic to see that commitment being recognised.”