DULUX Decorator Centre's head office in Altrincham is celebrating, along with store teams across the United Kingdom, after its parent company scooped a top award.

AkzoNobel’s Decorative Paints UK has been officially certified by the Top Employers Institute for exceptional employee offerings.

As part of AkzoNobel Decorative Paint UK, the 188 Dulux Decorator Centres have now been recognised by the Top Employers Institute for the fifth year running.

The annual international research undertaken by the institute assesses leading employers globally on several factors, including excellent employee conditions; nurturing and developing talent throughout all levels of the organisation, and striving to continuously optimising employment practices.

UK and Ireland stores director, John Henderson, said: “Our Altrincham head office and store teams are extremely proud to be awarded with the prestigious status. It’s testament to their hard work, talent and commitment to personal development, supported by the company. We hope to continue to build on our strengths and look for ways to continue to improve, and ensure we retain this award in the future.”

Crucial to the Top Employers Certification is the completion of a stringent research process, and meeting the required standard in order to achieve the Certification. To further reinforce the validity of the process, all answers were independently audited, meaning this research has verified the AkzoNobel’s outstanding employee conditions and earned them a coveted spot among a select group of certified Companies.