Aberdeen-based creative marketing agency Mearns & Gill has been honoured with The Breakthrough Culture Award: Growth Edition, a 12-month certification recognising UK companies with fewer than 50 employees who are committed to building thriving, people-centric workplaces.
The Breakthrough Culture Awards, part of a broader initiative to spotlight the UK’s greatest companies to work for, celebrate forward-thinking organisations that redefine what it means to be a "People First" company. By highlighting companies that excel in employee well-being, innovation, and culture, the awards set the standard for progressive workplace environments.
Mearns & Gill’s dedication to fostering an exceptional workplace culture has been celebrated alongside other businesses who are leading the way in reshaping employee experiences across the UK. The awards are based on a rigorous evaluation process, including in-depth surveys, employee sentiment analysis, and an examination of companies' current and future commitments to their teams.
Mike Wilson, managing director of Mearns & Gill, expressed pride in the achievement, saying, "At Mearns & Gill, our people are our greatest asset, and this acknowledgement underscores our commitment to nurturing a workplace where our team can thrive, grow, and deliver exceptional results for our clients."
Members of the Mearns & Gill team gather at their Carden Place headquarters to celebrate receiving The Breakthrough Culture Award – Aberdeen, December 2024
Isla Stewart, account manager at Mearns & Gill, who supported the team with the application added, “It means something to our whole team to be recognised for our positive culture. How we act, and how we treat people, is very important to us. It’s not just a tick-box exercise, it really is the heart of everything we do. This recognition reinforces the belief of our team that you really can do incredible things when you work hard with kindness, care, and compassion.”
The Breakthrough Culture Awards reviewed thousands of companies and surveyed over 20,000 employees to identify organisations that excel in creating meaningful and supportive work environments. Each winner’s culture is evaluated through sentiment analysis of anonymous employee feedback, providing an authentic reflection of what it’s like to work at these companies.
Winners, including Mearns & Gill, gain access to a range of exclusive opportunities such as participation in filmed cultural showcases, employee analytics, and networking events designed to inspire workplace innovation. As a Breakthrough Culture Award winner, Mearns & Gill joins a select group of organisations celebrated for championing a future where people are as valued as profits.
The Breakthrough Culture Awards team emphasised: "These businesses aren’t simply adapting to the evolving workplace landscape. They are the architects, building foundations for a future where companies are as passionate about their people as they are about their success."
This recognition reflects Mearns & Gill’s steadfast commitment to creating a culture that supports its employees while aligning with the values and expectations of its clients and stakeholders. Through their achievement, they exemplify the highest standards of what a meaningful, people-first workplace can achieve.
For more information on Mearns & Gill, the team, and its services, visit www.mearns-gill.com