4-day week, profit-share bonus and unlimited holidays saw 92% of employees rank the company as a great place to work for wellbeing – despite the extreme pressures of delivering live events.
Global independent creative agency, People, has been certified by the global authority on workplace culture in the latest Best Workplaces for Wellbeing list – a first for the events industry.
The London and Abu Dhabi-based live events business was listed in the top 100 companies named in the annual Wellbeing Report from Great Place To Work.
Employees were almost unanimous in endorsing People as great for workplace wellbeing, with initiatives such as its game-changing 4-day week, unlimited annual leave entitlement and 5% annual profit split – all of which were sustained during the global pandemic – prompting 92% of colleagues to view the company culture very favourably.
The company initiated the 4-day week on a trial basis last summer without dropping salaries or increasing work hours and the positive impact on productivity prompted it to be upheld on a permanent basis.
Furthermore, since the company’s inception, 5% of its annual profit has been split equally amongst the full-time team, even during the global pandemic when the live events industry was hugely impacted.
All members of the team are also afforded unlimited annual leave on a paid basis to ensure everyone has the time and space they need to recuperate from the pressures of live events and on-site work.
Established by a group of seven close friends in 2015, People has been rapidly gaining a reputation for its ability to create groundbreaking live event experiences across the world, with recent projects including the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup, 2024 Red Bull Soapbox Race and the 2024 Genesis Scottish Open.
Rory O’Donovan, Partner at People comments: “We believe every interaction between brands and their audiences is an opportunity to create a connection – and that starts with us. Our clients work with us thanks to our people and their passion, energy and creativity. So we make it our priority to support, nurture and develop our team.
“The events industry can be gruelling, often necessitating long hours and involving challenging deadlines and on-site pressures. As a team, we love what we do, but we all need balance and that’s why we ensure our people are given the time, space and resources needed to recover from the hard work demanded by creating and delivering live experiences.
“We’ve seen first-hand how supporting people in seeking nourishment and inspiration, both inside and outside of work, fosters a more supportive and productive workplace culture in which creativity and talent can thrive.”
The 2024 Best Workplaces™ for Wellbeing rankings comprises organisations who have succeeded in making their employees experience high levels of wellbeing in the workplace.
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About People
Since 2015, People has grown into an award-winning global business, developing long-term creative partnerships with brands, cultural institutions and sports organisations. We think experience-first, building brands through shared experiences that activate human connections. From compelling content to immersive activations, from festivals to fanzones, we seek out work that makes a difference in the world.
Listed in the top 100 companies named in the 2024 Wellbeing Report from Great Place to Work, People is part of People & Co., a family of creative brands working across large scale spectaculars, live experiences, spaces and film.