· The company increased its previous score for flexibility and work-life balance by 10% to reach 94%, reflecting its commitment to helping employees reconcile their personal and professional roles

· Castellana Properties was highly rated for team spirit, trustworthiness and respect, scoring an average of 90% across all categories, including measures of impartiality and employee pride

· This year’s survey achieved a response rate of 97%, with nine out of ten employees stating that they were proud to work for Castellana Properties

Castellana Properties, a listed company specialising in the retail sector, has been awarded the GPTW 2024 certification by the consultancy firm Great Place to Work – the fourth consecutive year that it is has received this distinction. The consultancy firm commended the sense of well-being expressed by Castellana Properties’ employees, who gave the company an above-average score for every indicator compared with its industry competitors. Respondents looked especially favourably on the company’s strong financial position and support for work-life balance, lifting its overall score 20 points above the sector average.

The certification was obtained via a voluntary survey comprising over 70 questions and was completed by 97% of the company’s workforce. The results reveal a solid performance across the board, with most scores coming in at around 90%. This year’s top ratings were reserved for the company’s policies on flexibility and work-life balance. This financial year saw Castellana Properties launch new policies on flexible workdays, hybrid working and compressed hours during the summer months that have proven highly popular with staff. As a result, its overall score jumped 10% in just 12 months, reaching 94%. This achievement comes after sustained efforts to foster a healthy workplace culture, where employees can balance their responsibilities across all areas of their lives and take care of their physical, mental and emotional well-being.

Alfonso Brunet, CEO of Castellana Properties, commented: “This certification is especially important to us, as it captures the strength of the trust, respect and pride felt throughout the organisation and underscores our people-centred approach. Our success as a company largely hinges on the well-being of our team, and so we are delighted to confirm that the measures introduced over the years, right up to recent months, have been so overwhelmingly well received. Being recognised as a Great Place to Work gives us even more incentive to keep aiming higher, embracing innovation and fostering an environment where everyone is inspired to learn and grow together, while continuing to attract and retain the brightest minds in the sector.”

Nine out of ten employees are proud to work for Castellana Properties, according to this year’s survey. This sentiment is based on the perceived importance of their work, the esteem in which they hold their colleagues and the positive impact of the company on the quality of their professional lives. In fact, nine out of ten team members would recommend Castellana Properties to family and friends as an outstanding place to work.

A holistic approach to workplace well-being

As well as flexibility and respect for the work-life balance, where the company shines, workplace relationships and a strong sense of shared purpose were highlighted by 90% of employees. 87% agreed that Castellana Properties benefits from a strong financial position, while 84% pointed to high levels of career satisfaction and emotional stability. Overall, Castellana Properties emerged 13 points ahead of the sector average, attesting to its positive workplace culture and priority on well-being.

As a top performer in its sector, Castellana Properties was also rated highly on key dimensions such as two-way communication, continuous support and opportunities for active participation. These aspects feed into an inclusive and participatory workplace, rooted in effective policymaking and a culture of active listening.