Motivating staff to ‘think like owners’ was one of the key factors in helping Startle achieve success at the 2018 UK Employee Experience Awards.
The firm, which helps brands provide outstanding digital venue experiences, won the Employee Engagement – Growth by Design award at the gala event earlier this month at London’s Park Plaza Hotel. The event was hosted by Awards International and sponsored by Benefex, with the help of other partners.
Startle was recognised for its unique approach to business growth; namely, how it operates completely remotely and achieved 400 percent financial growth in its second year. With an EMI share scheme that means all employees are owners of the business, Startle aims for motivated team members who ‘think like owners’, meaning there is great care and consideration for costs across all departments, helping to set the company up for further future growth.
Head of Operations and Co-Founder of Startle, Adam Castleton, said:
To have Startle recognised not only for our dedication to a unique Employee Experience, but how this aids the business in achieving excellent levels of growth, is a testament to the great work all of our team put in. Proving that it’s possible to run a multi-million pound business that operates globally from our homes signifies the future of employee experience, and demonstrates our commitment to providing an excellent work/life balance for all of our employees.”
Congratulating the winners, Neil Skehel, CEO of Awards International, said:
We are truly inspired by the incredible talent showcased once again at the UK Employee Experience Awards. This year we have seen many outstanding examples of businesses which are breaking the mould and creating working environments that are truly supportive and engaging. This amazing event gave us the opportunity to acknowledge those companies and celebrate with both the finalists and the winners.”