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John Lewis named “most attractive” employer

By Danielle Wightman-Stone

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Department store John Lewis is the “most attractive” employer in the UK, according to a new ranking released by LinkedIn.

John Lewis, which is known for its employee-owned partnership model, as opposed to being a private-equity backed business or market-listed company, topped the ranking based on an analysis of the 20 million LinkedIn user actions in the UK like new hire staying power, job applications, engagement and company reach, which the professional network says indicates the most wanted and sought after companies by professionals.

British telecom and cable company Virgin Media came second, while luxury London department store Harrods took third spot, ahead of Google in fourth, and PA Consulting Group in fifth.

Retailers also making the top 25 list included, Asos at sixth, Amazon scooped ninth spot, while luxury brand Burberry took 10th place. Supermarket Sainsbury’s ranked 15th, while Selfridges took 20th spot, ahead of Arcadia at 22nd, House of Fraser at 23rd, Marks and Spencer at 24th and Net-a-Porter claimed the 25th ranking.

John Lewis tops LinkedIn employer ranking in the UK

Commenting on the ranking, John Lewis personnel director, Harriet Hounsell, said: “It’s a real honour to be named the most sought after employer in the UK. As a business that is owned by our Partners, attracting top talent to join us is integral to our success. It’s wonderful to know that potential new Partners are taking the time to interact with John Lewis on LinkedIn, a key platform for us, in order to get a sense for our brand.”

Dan Dackombe, director of LinkedIn Talent Solutions, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, added: “In order to compete for the best candidates, employers today need to ensure they’re investing in their employer brand so the right talent can find them.

“Companies like John Lewis and the others in LinkedIn’s Top Attractors list are setting the benchmark for what it looks like to successfully engage their employees and develop an effective employer brand.”

LinkedIn also pulled together the “most attractive” employers around the world, with Apple claiming the top spot in the global chart, while Google took first place of the best companies in the US, and luxury conglomerate LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton topped the France ranking.

Image: courtesy of John Lewis

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