The Best Workplaces for Women accolade is a prestigious recognition. Seven organisations tell us why their company is a Great Place to Work
Now in its seventh consecutive year, the Best Workplaces for Women accolade is one of Ireland’s most prestigious recognitions. We hear from Great Place to Work about the impact of this recognition alongside seven people about how their organisations have built a Best Workplace for Women in 2025, and their experiences in them …
It is our privilege to shine a light on the fantastic people who have taken part in our spotlight interviews. It is through these individual stories that the organisation, its culture and the data come to life. Their personal experiences provide powerful insights into the challenges and triumphs that we all face in the workplace.
At Allianz, we put the customer at the heart of all our decisions and processes. This, and the active role we play in supporting women in our industry and society, makes me proud to work for the company. I have experienced Allianz’s supportive family-friendly culture first-hand. During my online interview for my current role, my three-year-old son interrupted. It could have been very stressful, but the interviewers were understanding and accommodating.
Our mentorship programme is a key strength, especially for women returning from maternity leave. Our policies on paternity leave and the visible example set by our CEO, sharing his journey as a new parent, confirm Allianz’s commitment to equal opportunities. I am happy to see male colleagues leaving early to do pick up or staying at home to mind a sick child. This, along with men taking paternity leave, is so important to achieving that level playing field.
My family owned a busy pub, so I grew up surrounded by people. I always wanted to be in a people-centric role linked to hospitality. I’m grateful for the time and financial support from ODRC, which has enabled me to further my academic development by attending UCC and The Law Society of Ireland part-time, as well as other CPD courses.
ODRC has always demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting women in the workplace. This commitment is evident at all levels from our Managing Director Gemma Ring to our senior leadership team, which is predominantly female. It’s inspiring to work in an environment where gender bias doesn’t exist; where women are actively encouraged to grow and thrive across all departments and career paths.
I recently celebrated 20 years with Global. I work with a great team of people – we look out for one another both professionally and on a personal level. We celebrate events and milestones together, and we’re incredibly resilient. When things don’t go to plan, we dig deep. Global is a company where women are given equal opportunity and voice, with the best person for the role chosen at all levels. Three-quarters of our managers are women who started in entry level roles and a third of our senior executives are women. I started as Sales Coordinator in 2004, and was given great support and encouragement by my managers to progress to my current role.
I joined the company in 2022 and am responsible for managing client relationships, overseeing account teams, and ensuring the seamless delivery of creative campaigns and projects. Core Learning offers training and upskilling programs to support career progression, and provides structured mentorship and coaching programmes, leadership training and support networks. I have benefited from this culture of support; receiving mentorship from senior leaders who have empowered me to grow into my role and take ownership of my goals.
Core is proactive in ensuring that employees receive extensive support beyond the basics, and offers generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave policies. The company has comprehensive family-friendly policies, a dedicated wellness programme and a strong menopause policy. Given that one in ten women leave the workplace due to menopause symptoms, initiatives such as these make Core an excellent female-friendly workplace.
I have been working here for nine years, and am so proud of how Woodie’s places colleagues and customers at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to creating an inclusive, supportive and dynamic workplace, as well as our dedication to community involvement and sustainability, makes Woodie’s a truly great place to work.
Thanks to gender-neutral pay models, wellness initiatives, training and development opportunities, flexible working options and a supportive environment that encourages women to thrive, the company has made significant strides in gender diversity, with women making up 57 per cent of the leadership team and 50 per cent of the workforce.
I’ve been working with Aura Holohan Group for over four years and am very happy here as the company’s culture and values align with mine. The inclusive work environment makes me feel respected and valued and cultivates a supportive atmosphere which enhances teamwork. The people I work with are truly the best part of the job.
The group also strongly supports women in leadership, and I find it inspiring to see so many women in senior roles. It is an inclusive environment where women are empowered to succeed, with equal opportunities to progress and make a meaningful impact. This is a truly supportive and inclusive environment in which women can thrive. Aura Holohan Group fosters a culture of respect, empowerment and opportunity, making it a fantastic place for women to build fulfilling and successful careers.Origina is a privately owned, fast-growth Irish company providing world-class independent software support to the largest organisations in the world.Everyone wants to feel they matter and are cared for in their workplace, and Origina offers that.
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