This week sees Rowlinson Knitwear named as the UK’s 5th Best Workplace™ for Women. The award falls within the small business category of the Great Place to Work® Programme.

Achieving the accolade sees the Stockport schoolwear specialist join an elite group of organisations including SAP, Gap and Admiral Group.

The ranking recognises Rowlinson’s commitment to workplace equality and creating a great employee experience for all colleagues.

Commenting is Nicola Ryan, Rowlinson’s part-time director of People Services. “We are so proud of the steps we’ve taken to make this a great workplace for our whole colleague community.

“It is our commitment to practices including childcare support, remote working and flexible working, which we afford to all employees, that make us a great workplace.

“The fact that we have been recognised as a Best Workplace™ for Women following our continuous improvement is the icing on the cake and is thanks to the hard work of all our colleagues.”

About Rowlinson Knitwear

Established in 1935 and employee-owned since 2015, Rowlinson Knitwear manufactures specialist garments for the independent schoolwear and corporatewear markets.

A values-based business, Rowlinson’s commitment to caring for its people is reinforced by its IIP Gold accreditation. Also, via its Best Employer of the Year award at The Stockport Business Awards in 2014, 2015 and 2018.

Crowned Rising Star of the Year 2017 at the Employee Ownership awards, Rowlinson also became an accredited Living Wage employer in 2018.