Charlton House gets the women's vote

The Top 50 listing aims to provide information about 50 of the UK's most progressive employers, who had to prove themselves to judges in five areas. These were the opportunities that they provide women; having progressive, transparent cultures; an ability to celebrate diversity; an eagerness to embrace new technology to facilitate work-life balance; and a commitment to being socially responsible. "We see this as a fantastic achievement to be featured alongside such high profile UK companies," says Robyn Jones, co-founder and chief executive of Charlton House. Charlton House's two managing directors are female and three out of four of Charlton House's business development team is female. Half of the company's operational and human resources staff is female, while more than half (51.9%) of its entire 1,750 staff is female and 40% of the catering managers are women. Adds Jones: "This is a reflection of our respect for what women bring to this business. In a sector where women were confined to the kitchen sink up to only a decade ago, in low paid catering assistants roles, we celebrate what women bring to the industry at higher levels. "We reward creativity, lateral thinking and good business practice, whatever the gender. The result is that we attract ambitious and like-minded people who want to grow with us and care passionately about this company." To see the full Top 50 listing click the following link: www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/career_and_jobs/top_50_women/article1317097.ece