HubGem named THE World’s Happiest Workplace 2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that HubGem has been recognised as the #1 World’s Happiest Workplace 2026 and #1 Happiest Workplace in the United Kingdom, as announced by leading employee experience platform, WorkL.

A truly global recognition

The 2026 awards saw over 120,000 organisations entered worldwide, with more than one million employees completing WorkL’s  anonymous Happy at Work Test. This makes the recognition especially meaningful, as it reflects the real, lived experiences of people at work.

HubGem won in multiple categories, including:

• Overall Winner

• Industry Star - Marketing and Advertising

• Country Winner - United Kingdom

• Best for Wellbeing

• Best for Development

• Best for Management

• Most Inclusive

• Best for Women

• Best for 19-24

To be acknowledged across such a wide range of areas reinforces our belief that a strong, people-first culture is built through consistent actions, not one-off initiatives.

Why this award matters to us

At HubGem, culture isn’t a side project or a “nice to have”, it’s fundamental to how we work, how we support our clients and how we grow as a business.

We’ve always believed that when people feel happy, supported and trusted at work, better outcomes naturally follow - for individuals, for teams and for the organisations we partner with.

WorkL’s Happy at Work Test measures workplace happiness across six core areas:

• Wellbeing

• Job Satisfaction

• Reward & Recognition

• Information Sharing

• Empowerment

• Instilling Pride

Being recognised through this framework reflects the day-to-day effort our team puts into creating a workplace where people can do their best work while still having a life outside of it.

A people-first approach, always

Gemma Price, CEO & Founder of HubGem, said:

“We are incredibly excited to have been named THE  Happiest Workplace not only in the United Kingdom, but in the world!  It’s something very close to my heart and this huge win is a reflection of a business that leads with humanity, prioritises meaningful relationships and believes that how work feels is just as important as what we achieve. I’m incredibly proud of our team and what they’ve built together.”

Kayleigh Lowe, Director of People & Culture at HubGem, said:

“From day one, we made a deliberate decision to build HubGem with culture and wellbeing at the heart of the business, not as an afterthought. As we’ve grown, that commitment has never changed. Being named the #1 World’s Happiest Workplace  is incredibly meaningful, because it reflects how our people truly experience working here. This recognition belongs to our team - their care for one another, trust and shared values are what make HubGem what it is.”

Lord Mark Price, Founder of WorkL, commented on the 2026 list:

“Organisations recognised in the World’s Happiest Workplaces Awards consistently report higher productivity, lower staff turnover and reduced sick leave as a result of happier employees. Our mission is to make the world’s workplaces happier, and it starts with recognising the organisations that are already doing a great job.”

Thank you, Team HubGem 💙

This award belongs to our people.

From the way our team supports one another, to the flexibility, wellbeing initiatives, learning opportunities and trust built into everyday working life at HubGem - this recognition reflects a shared commitment to doing work differently and doing it well.

As we continue to grow, our focus remains the same:

• putting people first

• creating space for balance and wellbeing

• supporting development and progression

• and building a culture we’re genuinely proud of

You can also explore our growing Awards & Recognition to see how our culture and work continue to be recognised across the industry, or learn more about life at HubGem and what makes our culture so special.

Thank you to every member of Team HubGem for helping make this such a happy place to work.