We are delighted to announce that in March Solve was named as one of the UK’s Best Places to Work in Cornwall 2024!
The awards programme (promoted by Business Cornwall and in partnership with Best Companies Group) was designed to identify, recognise and honour the best places of employment in the county. We were thrilled to have won this accolade that celebrates the prominence we put into creating a happy and fulfilling place to work.
Companies from across the county entered the two-part process to determine the Best Places to Work in Cornwall. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, and demographics which was worth approximately 25% of the total evaluation. The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This important part of the process was worth 75% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking.
How We Do Things Differently
Solve is a B Corp-certified, eco-conscious digital optimisation agency that is firmly committed to achieving the right work-life balance for our team, and always has been. We understand that fostering a healthy, collaborative office environment is key to achieving a happy and contented workplace. We place a strong emphasis on building positive relationships between our team members through shared lunches, pub clubs, sea swims and team-building days to boost the creativity and well-being of the whole team.
We consider our team, clients, suppliers, community and the environment in everything we do. We ensure that, whilst we’re boosting rankings and crafting high-performance websites, we’re also working towards making the world a happier, healthier place.
Our office is a beautiful, light-filled space which makes coming into work a pleasure. Infused with calming music, natural essential oils and green leafy plants, our staff’s wellbeing is at the centre of our interior design scheme. Each creation station has an ergonomic office chair and smart desk which gives our pixel pushers the opportunity to stand while working, and we regularly assess posture to ensure that everyone is comfortable and healthy. This is underpinned by optional lunchtime yoga sessions to get the blood moving and keep us limber throughout the working day.
We recognise that the human is the heart of the workplace and the thing that keeps everything else running. If the human is happy and well, this extends into the workplace and beyond. So of course we make a big deal out of important life events such as birthdays, anniversaries and personal achievements – celebrating notable dates for each team member shows them how valuable they are to us as humans.
Putting People and Planet First
For us, a healthy team is more important than a healthy balance sheet. We have created a workplace where we connect as humans, not just co-workers. Emotional intelligence is key to success, and we nurture this at Solve. We have always felt strongly about supporting our teams’ wellbeing, be it mental or physical. Ultimately, we believe that body and mind are so entwined that if we nurture one, the other will benefit!
Without a healthy environment, it is impossible to create a just society or shared prosperity for members of that society. Everyone is responsible for caring for and nurturing the planet we call home. This is why we strive for a sustainable ethos in everything we do here at Solve; from achieving our aim of running carbon-neutral operations, to office compost bins, recyclable energy, and inspiring our clients to adopt sustainable practices too.
We Help People Find Their Passions
Our team is everything, so we do all we can to make them feel empowered, nurtured and respected. We create ongoing opportunities for learning and professional growth and ensure that each team member feels supported and valued as they advance in their chosen careers with us. Everyone is on a real living wage and we support team interests outside of the workplace in as much as company resources will allow.
Solve’s employees are encouraged to think and act like company owners. Our team has the power to modify, adapt and improve their tasks which gives them ownership and encourages a change in mindset. Instead of focusing on what cannot be done, our team is inspired to focus on what can be done. The sky is the limit! This nurtures a collaborative working environment where staff are more easily able to grow, innovate, and push the whole company forward together as one.
Choose a Place to Work That Gives You Joy
Working at Solve means you’re working for one of the UK’s best places to work – a fact we’ve always known, but it’s amazing to have achieved this official recognition. We do things differently here at Solve, and focus on helping our team to have life satisfaction, not just job satisfaction alone. The holistic approach means our team comes to the office energised, inspired and ready to get creative.
Head of Development Perry Hughes says “Since I started working at Solve I’ve seen a HUGE improvement in not only my professional life, but personal as well. I genuinely look forward to going to work every day.”
We’re always excited to hear from talented individuals in the digital marketing, SEO and web design/development industries so if you’d like to join us, take a look at our jobs page for current openings or get in touch to submit your CV and cover letter. We can’t wait to welcome you to the team!
