IAG Cargo, the freight business of International Airlines Group (IAG), has been certified as a Top UK Employer for 2025 by the Top Employers Institute. The certification is a testament to the organisation’s sustained dedication to making it a great place to work through its pioneering human resource practices that foster employee growth and health.
IAG Cargo Top Employers 2025 in UK: Commitment to People-Centric Policies
The Top Employers Institute is the global standard of excellence for recognising organisations that are outstanding in human resource best practices. It certifies leading organisations based on the Human Resources Best Practices Survey that evaluates six practice areas: People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning and Development, Diversity and Inclusion (D&I), and Well-being.
Furthermore, the company invests in people by utilising “Leading the Way”: a structured development programme that equips each employee with the knowledge and skills necessary for their role. The programme has gained external accreditation just a year after implementation, adding weight to its already high-quality status.
Speaking about the accolade, Caroline Andrews, Chief People Officer at IAG Cargo, said:
“We are incredibly proud to have retained our recognition as a Top Employer for 2025, which reflects our unwavering commitment to supporting our employees. A company’s culture is fundamental in shaping workplace experiences and inspiring passion and determination. As a global organisation focused on innovation and excellence, our success is due to our very talented employees; this accolade is, therefore, in recognition of our efforts at fostering a very positive work culture, empowering the employees, and giving them all they need to shine.”
Programmes Behind Employee Development and Inclusion
IAG Cargo has also introduced the “Licence to Recruit” programme, through which it pursues a path of improving managerial skills and enforcing nondiscrimination during the hiring process across the group’s global operations.
It has also been leading the way in the “Great to Be” campaign, through which it strives to engage the workforce on fundamental issues in the workplace and aims for a supportive culture.
David Plink, CEO of the Top Employers Institute, praised organisations for their resilience and commitment to excellence, saying:
“Against a backdrop of rapid technological change, shifting economic fortunes, and changing social structures, it’s enlightening to see organisations like IAG Cargo persist in putting people-first policies at the forefront. Their commitment to growth and well-being sets the standard in HR excellence.”
Through this achievement, the aviation company further cements its place as one of the UK’s standout employers showing its commitment to continuous investment in both its people and innovation in the workplace.
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