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10 Family-Owned Businesses Hiring Now
Joe Wiggins
Joe Wiggins, Author & Career Expert at Glassdoor | 9 Mar 2017
In an age of corporate buy-outs and takeovers, it is refreshing to see that some family-owned (and in some cases, family-run) businesses are still going strong. But what it is like to work for one of these companies? We take a look at some of the best-known, and best-rated, family employers who also happen to be hiring right now.
Warburtons
Overall Rating: 4.2
Type of Business: bakers
Based in: Bolton
Roles hiring for: Assistant Engineering Manager, Bakery Team Leader and Business Systems Manager.
What Employees Say: “One of the best places I've ever worked. People are great - your team genuinely feels like a family. Great brand, great products and when you say you work here to family and friends, people always have positive things to say about Warburtons. Everyone knows what we're trying to achieve as a business - clear strategy that everyone supports. Family and Board are really visible. Good benefits available and work life balance is excellent.” - Current Employee
Sofology
Overall Rating: 4.1
Type of Business: furniture retailer
Based in: Golborne, England
Roles hiring for: Warehouse Team Leader, Deputy Store Manager, Retail Sales Advisor, and Front End Web Developer.
What Employees Say: “The culture of the business is really refreshing. I’ve worked in retail for many decades and this is the first business I’ve worked for where behaviours ( the correct ones!) are valued above anything else. Age is not a barrier. Learning speed/ style are understood and appreciated. Each team member has a responsibility to assist each other to deliver the exceptional customer service standards that are expected. New team members are trained and coached with care, understanding and compassion. When everyone works hard, with positivity and determination then great results can be achieved.” - Current Employee
Lego
Overall Rating: 4.1
Type of Business: toy company
Based in: Billund, Denmark
Roles hiring for: Marketing Specialist, Sales Associate, Brand PR and Events Manager.
What Employees Say: “Amazing company to work for, good work life balance, lots of perks, reputable brand, working with a highly motivated team, large company but still somehow has managed to retain the family feel to it.” - Current Employee
William Grant & Sons
Overall Rating: 4.0
Type of Business: distillers
Based in: Dufftown, Banffshire, Scotland
Roles hiring for: Compliance & Quality Systems Adviser and Continuous Improvement Team Leader
What Employees Say: “The benefits and perks are really a lot of fun at this super-premium, family owned and brand-centric firm. Paid tuition, MBA programs, allowance for product purchase, fun events, global travel. The culture can be really good.” - Current Employee
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Volkswagen Overall Rating: 3.8 Type of Business: automotive Based in: Wolfsburg, Germany Roles hiring for: Sales Executive, Workshop Controller, MOT Tester, Technician and Head of Fleet What Employees Say: “Global company, great career prospects, training and development. Flat and lean working structure, meaning you get a lot of responsibility. The culture is fantastic.” - Current Employee Novartis Overall Rating: 3.7 Type of Business: pharmaceuticals and consumer health Based in: Basel, Switzerland Roles hiring for: Key Accounts Manager, Business Planning Analyst and Senior Principal Engineer What Employees Say: “Very even handed policies that benefit both the employer and employee eg when you need to have a hospital appointment in the working week. Decent pension funding and bonus. Time recording to a relatively senior level, Great people to work with and sensible travel policies when you need to travel.” - Former Employee Pentland Brands Overall Rating: 3.3 Type of Business: sports, outdoor and fashion brands Based in: London Roles hiring for: Copywriter, Sales Assistant, Creative Strategic Planner and Group Financial Controller What Employees Say: “Pentland is full of lovely, fun, creative people, who all care a lot about the brands they work on. It's an exciting place to be at the moment because we're changing - becoming more innovative and dynamic. This means that there is a bit of uncertainty for some people, but loads of opportunity. I've been here for almost three years and have always felt like I can make a difference, talk to anyone at any level about anything, and can completely be myself.” - Current EmployeeSee Open Jobs at Pentland Brands
Fortnum & Mason Overall Rating: 3.2 Type of Business: upscale British department store. Based in: London Roles hiring for: Retail Host, Waiting Staff, Merchandiser and Kitchen Porter. What Employees Say: “Fun place to work. Managers treat you like you're all in it together. Met interesting customers and made friends with all of my colleagues. Staff discount is good too.” - Former EmployeeSee Open Jobs at Fortnum & Mason
Softbank Overall Rating: 3.2 Type of Business: telecomms Based in: Tokyo, Japan Roles hiring for: Executive Assistant, Investment Analyst, Business Operations Associate and Accounting Manager. What Employees Say: “CEO is very ambitious and willing take risks and make bold decisions. Depending on your department but it is fairly easy to get paid days off compared to traditional Japanese companies.” - Current Employee Arnold Clark Overall Rating: 3.0 Type of Business: car dealer Based in: Glasgow Roles hiring for: Product Consultant, Sales Manager, Account Manager and Retail Assessor. What Employees Say: “Excellent working conditions and company benefits, challenging work as I don't like mundane boring jobs, employee benefits is one of the best in the motor industry. Excellent training facilities for all job titles.” - Former EmployeeJoe Wiggins
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