We’re delighted to announce that Affinity Workforce Solutions and its brands – Affinity Partnerships, Career Teachers, CER, Monarch Education and The Protocol Group have been awarded a place on the Sunday Times 2026 Best Places to Work list for the third consecutive year. 

This recognition is a testament to our continued commitment to creating a workplace where our people can thrive and succeed. Across the business, our teams work hard to foster an environment where colleagues feel empowered, supported, and able to be the best version of themselves. 

We’re especially proud to have achieved an ‘excellent’ rating across all six categories: 

  • Reward & Recognition 
  • Information Sharing 
  • Empowerment 
  • Wellbeing 
  • Instilling Pride 
  • Job Satisfaction 

Esme Bianchi-Barry, Chief Executive of Affinity Workforce said: “I’m delighted that Affinity Workforce has once again been recognised in the Sunday Times 2026 Best Places to Work. Being included on the list reflects both our core values and the dedication of our people. 

“We believe our colleagues are our greatest asset, and this recognition reinforces our commitment to building a supportive, inclusive and rewarding workplace. 

“We continue to invest in our people through a strong benefits offering, including a dedicated Learning & Development function, ongoing training and mentoring programmes, clear career progression pathways, and comprehensive wellbeing support.” 

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