Great Place to Work recognises HID’s investment in people

The award celebrates organisations that invest in their people to create exceptional employee experiences. HID has earned its place on the list following the results of an independent and anonymous survey conducted among its UK employees.

The Great Place to Work methodology is regarded as the global authority on workplace culture assessment. More than 10,000 companies across 97 countries take part, generating feedback from over 12 million employees worldwide.

To be awarded a place in the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech listing, HID’s staff members were invited to share candid feedback on how their company supports the work-life balance, a sense of fulfilment, job satisfaction, psychological safety and financial security and how consistently all of this is delivered across all departments and seniority levels.

“The tech industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by advances in Artificial Intelligence and the constant pace of digital innovation,” explained Benedict Gautrey, managing director of Great Place to Work UK. “In a landscape where change is the norm, the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech stand out for putting their people first. Investing in their culture, and leading with transparency, these organisations are creating stability and trust in uncertain times. Congratulations to HID on building a truly great workplace and earning recognition as a UK’s Best Workplace in Tech.”

Employee experience 

The 2025 Trust Index survey showed HID achieving strong scores across engagement, leadership and values, with standout results including the following:

*95% of respondents say they’re proud to tell others they work at HID

*90% of employees report high levels of engagement

*90% of employees say they would recommend HID as a great place to work to friends and family

*93% report that they’re given the resources and equipment to do their jobs

*91% express pride in making a difference through their work

Survey comments also highlighted a strong sense of fairness, diversity, well-being, recognition for long service and a collaborative environment wherein people are encouraged to try new and better ways of doing things.

Strategic focus 

HID applied for certification to benchmark its workplace culture against the best in the UK and to strengthen its position in a highly competitive job market. The recognition comes at a pivotal time for the business as it expands recruitment across its UK sites, particularly so within engineering.

Over recent years, HID has also invested significantly to expand its office workspaces as well as nurture strong partnerships with universities in order to develop future talent pipelines.

“We are immensely pleased to be named among the UK’s Best Workplaces in Tech 2025,” said Joan Kennedy, HID’s head of HR for physical access control. “This recognition is not only a reflection of the values and commitment of our people, but also an independent benchmark that confirms HID is a place where employees feel engaged and inspired. Attracting and retaining great talent is vital for our growth and this achievement underlines that our culture is one of our strongest assets.”

Greg Smith, HID’s senior director of engineering in the UK, commented: “The fact that 95% of colleagues are proud to tell others they work at HID demonstrates the trust, pride and camaraderie across the business. We’re committed to ensuring HID remains a place where people can develop their careers, contribute meaningfully and enjoy a positive employee experience, all of which are vital for the company’s long-term success.”