The University of Strathclyde has been recognised at The Herald & s1jobs Top Employer Awards for the second time in three years, winning the Reward, Benefits & Wellbeing Strategy of the Year category.
The awards celebrate organisations across Scotland that are creating positive workplace cultures and supporting employees throughout their careers.
Strathclyde was recognised for delivering a holistic and effective approach to employee reward, benefits and wellbeing. It comes in the wake of being named Scottish Top Employer of the Year in 2024.
Staff benefits
Strathclyde staff benefit from flexible and hybrid working arrangements, volunteering opportunities, family-friendly policies, enhanced leave provisions, personalised pension guidance and access to a staff benefits platform. Recent additional benefits include neonatal care leave, fertility leave and paid time off for antenatal, adoption and fostering appointments.
Gordon Scott, Chief People Officer, said: “We are pleased to receive this award, which recognises our ongoing commitment to putting our people first and creating an outstanding employee experience and our Culture of Care”.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and this award reflects the collective efforts across the University to create a values-based workplace where colleagues feel supported, valued and empowered to succeed. We remain committed to fostering an environment that enables our staff to thrive both professionally and personally.
The positive impact of these initiatives can be seen in growing staff engagement. During 2025 and 2026, participation in health and wellbeing events increased from 34% to 68%, while participation in mental health and wellbeing training rose from 56% to 67%.
Personalised guidance
In addition, more than 450 colleagues have accessed personalised pension guidance, almost 1,500 staff have registered for a new benefits platform.
The award is the latest recognition for the University. In 2024, Strathclyde was named both Scottish Top Employer of the Year and Top Employer of the Year (Large Business Category) at the same awards, with judges praising its commitment to employee development, inclusivity and positive workplace culture.