Google, John Lewis & Apple top LinkedIn ‘most attractive’ employers list
Google, John Lewis and Apple have claimed first, second and third spots respectively in a new LinkedIn rundown of the twenty ‘most attractive’ employers in the UK.
It shows a battle for supremacy between British retailers and US technology giants for the top spots, although Google remains firmly ensconced as top dog- having occupied its perch for three years running now.
John Lewis did supercede Apple to claim second whilst the BBC also did well, climbing two places to finish in fifth. New entrants to the chart this year include Harrods at 16th and Ross Royce in 18th spot – despite its recent decision to axe 2,600 jobs.
Pierre Berlin, senior director of LinkedIn Talent Solutions EMEA, said: “The latest InDemand rankings feature a good deal of movement, with interest in the retail and construction and engineering industries in particular on the up. The competition for UK talent, both domestically and overseas, has never been fiercer, and it is no surprise that those brands investing in their employer brand are reaping the rewards.”
The compilation reflects the preferences of LinkedIn’s 17m UK members and was revealed at the business focussed social networks Talent Connect London event.
Top 20 most in-demand employers among UK LinkedIn members
Google (-)
John Lewis (+3)
Apple (-1)
BP (-1)
BBC (+2)
Shell (-2)
Microsoft (-1)
Unilever (+1)
Marks and Spencer (+1)
Burberry (+2)
ITV (-)
ASOS.com (+1)
Amazon (+5)
AMEC (+6)
BAE Systems (+1)
Harrods (NE)
Carillion (+2)
Rolls-Royce (NE)
Goldman Sachs (-2)
British Airways (-6)