Twenty-five UK companies were recognised for their excellence in supporting staff<\/p>\n
Image credit: GamesIndustry.biz <\/p>\n
The UK Best Places to Work Awards 2026 took place at the Royal Institution in London on October 1, with special awards going to Dink, Hangar 13, Jagex: The RuneScape Company, NaturalMotion Games, Rare, and Snap Finger Click.<\/p>\n
The awards ceremony took place after the GamesIndustry.biz HR Summit, which was attended by 79 representatives from 41 companies, including AAA, AA, and indie studios, as well as consultancy firms, training providers, and educational institutes.<\/p>\n
The main Best Places to Work awards recognised a total of 25 firms across three categories \u2013 small, mid-sized, and large companies \u2013 for their excellence in supporting staff. These awards are judged on the basis of an employee survey (worth 80% of the score) and a company survey (worth 20%).<\/p>\n
The Best Places to Work Awards 2026 was sponsored by Amiqus, Playground Games, IO Interactive, Games London, and Special Effect.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat makes these events especially valuable is how well they complement each other,” said Liz Prince MBE, Business Manager at Amiqus. “The HR Summit creates space for honest discussions, shared learning and new ideas,<\/p>\n