Gaby Hardwicke has been named the winner of the People First award at the 1066 Business Awards 2025.
This award, sponsored by Kileys Carpets, celebrates employers who stand out for their unwavering commitment to creating a positive workplace culture.
Founded in 1889, Gaby Hardwicke strives to bring excellence, efficiency, integrity and personal commitment to everything it does – whether for its clients or the firm and its staff.
The People First Award recognises organisations that prioritise their employees’ wellbeing and professional growth. Gaby Hardwicke stood out for its comprehensive employee benefits programme, culture of growth and development and overall commitment to wellbeing.
The firm offers a competitive pay structure, private medical insurance and a free employee assistance programme providing unlimited mental health wellbeing support amongst other benefits. In addition, Gaby Hardwicke promotes a positive work-life balance with flexible and hybrid working policies.
Gaby Hardwicke is dedicated to the professional development of its staff providing ongoing training and development opportunities with a mentoring scheme, regular feedback and consultation meetings as well as access to partners and all levels of management. We want all our staff – those here now, as well as future generations – to be supported, happy and to feel rewarded working at the firm: an environment where people stay and thrive.
Managing Partner Jeremy Laws commented “I am delighted. The award is welcome recognition, but it is also a motivation to continue championing employee wellbeing and fostering a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. We will keep prioritising initiatives that support staff development, offer fair compensation, and create a work environment that is both challenging and rewarding. We’d like to thank Kiley’s Carpets, The Let’s Do Business Group, the judges and of course all the staff at Gaby Hardwicke. We are immensely proud of our team.”