Welcome to our roundup of the top-rated companies for work-life balance in 2025.

The companies featured in this list are leading the way when it comes to flexible working, wellbeing support, manageable workloads and inclusive cultures. Whether you’re looking for hybrid or remote options, part-time or job sharing arrangements, or simply an employer who respects your life outside of work, these organisations are committed to supporting balance in a way that feels sustainable, human and real.

If you’re searching for workplaces where you can thrive without sacrificing the rest of your life, these companies are a great place to begin.

Airbus: Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services. In 2020, it generated revenues of €49.9 billion and employed a workforce of around 150,000. Airbus offers the most comprehensive range of passenger airliners. 

HEINEKEN UK: As the UK’s leading beer, cider and pub business, Heineken are home to some of the world’s best-loved beers and ciders, and a leading player in the international drinks industry.

Amplifi: Amplifi is a specialist consultancy providing Advisory, Delivery and Support services for data management, data governance and data quality

Leighton: Leighton are on a mission to help organisations and their customers thrive in today’s fast paced world.

Adaptavist Group: Adaptavists are experts at delivering innovative software, tailored solutions, and quality services across some of the world’s most trusted technology ecosystems, including Atlassian, AWS, Slack, monday.com, Aha!, GitLab, and many more. 

Hurree: Powered by our AI assistant, Riva, Hurree offers dynamic dashboards for up-to-date insights and customisable visualisations tailored to your needs, helping you unlock the power of your data.

Northern : Northern connect tens of thousands of people in the North of England to work, leisure, education and more every day.

Mars: Mars produces some of the world’s best-loved brands. Mars’ team of 140,000+ associates are taking action every day toward the world we want tomorrow.

NHBC: NHBC is the UK's leading provider of warranty and insurance for new-build homes. Their purpose is to raise standards in house building by championing high-quality homes and protecting homeowners. 

Maersk: With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries Maersk is a global leader in logistics services and can offer you the opportunity to grow and evolve in a truly diverse workplace.

MBDA: As a leading company in the defence industry, they deliver essential military capabilities for each branch of the Armed Forces - with specific expertise in missiles and missile systems.

Mott MacDonald: Mott MacDonald are a global engineering, management, and development consultancy.

SAP: A market leader in enterprise software, SAP turns businesses into intelligent, sustainable enterprises.

Virgin Media O2: VMO2 are an award-winning fibre broadband provider & telecommunications company. They manage 47 million UK connections across broadband, mobile, TV and home phone and have around 18,000 colleagues, working hard to provide the very best connectivity to our valued customers.

BAE Systems : BAE Systems help customers to stay a step ahead when protecting people and national security, critical infrastructure and vital information. They  provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions and employ a skilled workforce of 107,000 people in more than 40 countries.

Vodafone: Vodafone is a leading international Telco serving 300 million customers. Their strong belief is that connectivity is a force for good. If we use it for the things that really matter, it can improve people's lives and the world around us.