The 20 best UK companies for workplace culture, according to employees

What they do: Psychometric test specialist

Management and culture ethos: The company in-house software assess seven aspects of workplace engagement: voice, togetherness, challenge, freedom, clarity, recognition and growth.

What they do: Internet sharing cloud company

Management and culture ethos: 'We believe that great people should be the cornerstone of our successful business. Cloudreach's people-centric culture respects the individual and encourages diversity of thought.'

(All management and ethos quotes are from company spokespeople.)

What they do: HR and safety specialists

Management and culture ethos: Peninsula focuses on creating a 'welcoming and success-driven environment.'

What they do: Business management consultancy

Management and culture ethos: 'Our partners have gained the trust and respect of our employees because they care.'

What they do: Dating app

Management and culture ethos: 'We allow our employees the autonomy to see projects right through to fruition, without handholding or micromanagement.'

What they do: Advertising service

Management and culture ethos: 'The structure can sometimes slow down decision-making, but we believe collaboration enables us to create better outcomes for our people and clients.'

What they do: Tech travel company

Management and culture ethos: 'There's freedom in how work is executed, with less bureaucracy, and productivity is high.'

What they do: Video and photography platform

Management and culture ethos: VistaBee CEO Steve Reilly leads by giving employees 'as much autonomy as possible.'

What they do: Energy supplier

Management and culture ethos: 'Naming and acclaiming has the effect of keeping the values front of mind and enforcing them -- after all, who doesn't want a bit of praise and recognition?'

What they do: Social media platform

Management and culture ethos: 'Nothing at Facebook is somebody else's problem.'

What they do: Software provider

Management and culture ethos: 'Work hard, play hard.'

What they do: Automotive marketplace

Management and culture ethos: 'An important part of our culture is to address negative behaviour in a timely manner, so all managers take responsibility for this.'

What they do: Pest control

Management and culture ethos: 'Our core management approach is one of open, accessible, responsible leadership.'

What they do: Car dealership

Management and culture ethos: 'It's all about making our people feel appreciated.'

What they do: Home assistance provider

Management and culture ethos: 'If you put your people first, they will look after your customers and the rest will take care of itself.'

What they do: Business management consultancy

Management and culture ethos: 'Leaders at Bain are honest -- they use direct language, and the 'one team' attitude is crucial.'

What they do: Housing provider

Management and culture ethos: 'RHP has worked to create a culture where all staff feel empowered to make decisions, solve problems, and take risks.'

What they do: Software consultants

Management and culture ethos: 'When people enjoy what they are doing, they create better work, day in, day out.'

What they do: Hospitality software experts

Management and culture ethos: 'If we all live our values every day, we'll not only achieve our values, but we'll be doing it with an ethos that sets us apart.'

What they do: Energy management consultants

Management and culture ethos: 'Nothing is more important here than managerial behaviour.'