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25% organic growth sees Nineteen Group graduate from medium to big organisation category, achieving an 88% employee engagement score rated 'Excellent' 

Nineteen Group is proud to announce it has been recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, powered by WorkL, for the second year running. This year marks a significant milestone, as Nineteen Group has been recognised for the first time in the Big Organisation category, having previously featured in the 2025 list as a Medium Organisation. 

The accolade, one of the most respected workplace accreditations in the UK, is based on independent employee survey data assessed across six key pillars of workplace engagement. 

Following the publication of the results in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list, Alison Jackson, CEO, Nineteen Group said: “Scaling a business is one thing. Scaling a culture is another. To be recognised again by The Sunday Times, this time as a big organisation, tells me we're doing both. I am incredibly proud of every person in this business, as this award is a reflection of our people's dedication. They are the beating heart of Nineteen Group, making it the organisation that we see today.” 

The survey uses 26 questions from WorkL’s employee engagement survey to accurately quantify employee engagement, well-being, and effort in the workplace. 

Key Highlights from the 2026 Survey Results 

Nineteen Group’s results reflect an organisation that consistently performs at the highest level across all measures of employee engagement: 

• Overall Engagement Score: 88% - Rated ‘Excellent’, placing Nineteen Group on a par with the Entertainment and Media sector average. 

• Job Satisfaction: 90% - The highest scoring pillar, with 93% of employees feeling safe in their working environment and 91% feeling proud to work for the organisation. 

• Confidence in Management: 90% - Rated ‘Excellent’, with 92% of employees reporting a good relationship with their manager and 91% understanding the organisation’s plan. 

• Instilling Pride: 89% - Reflecting a workforce that genuinely believes in what they do, with 89% saying they would recommend Nineteen Group as a place to work. 

• Flight Risk: Just 4% - Significantly below both the Entertainment and Media sector average (42%) and the global benchmark (40%), demonstrating exceptional staff retention. 

• Diversity & Inclusion: -5 (on a scale of -100 to +100) - Rated 'Excellent', reflecting a small and healthy gap between majority and minority groups, better than both sector and global norms. 

This year's recognition is all the more meaningful given the context. Following Nineteen Group’s debut appearance in 2025, the organisation has been able to maintain, and in several areas, improve scores during a year of 25% organic growth. This demonstrates the strength and vibrancy of Nineteen Group's culture as the business scales, and continues to grow globally and strengthen its portfolio of events and media. 

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