Version 1 was recognised as one of the Top 10 Best Large Workplaces in Ireland in the Great Place to Work® Ireland 2016 rankings.
The prestigious award was presented at the Great Place to Work Awards ceremony held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Dublin on 25 February 2016.
Image caption: Great Place to Work® Ireland Best Workplaces 2016.
Five Years of Recognition
Commenting on the achievement, Justin Keatinge, CEO of Version 1, said:
“Version 1 embarked on our journey with the Great Place to Work® Institute in 2011. Over the last five years, we have benefited enormously from that relationship, and our efforts have resulted in Version 1 being included in the Best Large Workplaces in Ireland rankings for the last five years and maintaining a Top 10 position for the last four years.”
The recognition reflected Version 1’s long-term commitment to creating an outstanding workplace environment and maintaining a strong employee-focused culture.
Building a Great Place to Work
Each year, Version 1 works closely with the Great Place to Work® Institute to review employee feedback gathered through its annual workplace survey.
This process helps the organisation identify opportunities to:
- Improve employee experience
- Strengthen workplace culture
- Enhance policies and processes
- Support professional development
- Foster employee engagement
- Create a positive working environment
Employee feedback plays a central role in shaping how Version 1 evolves and improves as an employer.
A Culture Built on Core Values
Version 1’s culture is centred on creating a workplace where:
- Core values are actively lived every day
- Employees are empowered to grow and succeed
- Customers benefit from meaningful business transformation
- Communities are positively impacted through company initiatives
The company attributes its continued success to the dedication and commitment of its employees and their contribution to Version 1’s values-led culture.
Maintaining its position among Ireland’s best workplaces has been viewed as a key element of sustaining business success, employee satisfaction and long-term growth.
Sustaining Success Through People
Version 1 believes that high-performing organisations are built on engaged employees, strong leadership and a supportive culture.
Its inclusion among Ireland’s leading employers for multiple consecutive years demonstrated the company’s commitment to:
- Employee development
- Workplace wellbeing
- Career progression
- Customer success
- Organisational growth
The recognition further reinforced Version 1’s reputation as one of Ireland’s leading technology employers.
