In 2025, Applica was proud to be awarded the Breakthrough Culture Award.
Selected from over 5,000 companies, the Breakthrough Culture Award recognises organisations that go beyond perks and policies to create meaningful, people-first cultures where individuals feel valued, supported and equipped to thrive. The Awards, led by Hyer, are highly competitive. Nominated companies undergo rigorous assessments, including over 20,000 employee surveys and evaluations by culture experts from companies including Google, Patagonia, Atlassian, and We Group. This recognition places Applica alongside some of the top companies to work for globally, highlighting our commitment to building an exceptional workplace culture.
Receiving the Breakthrough Culture Award acknowledges Applica’s unwavering commitment to encouraging an inclusive, supportive and fun work environment. Our employee development initiatives, hands on leadership style, and focus on living out our values are what set us apart.
“This award is a testament to our belief that culture is more than a buzzword – it’s something we live every day. We’ve grown the company in terms of headcount, turnover and profits year on year, but it’s our culture I’m most proud of. We have a team that live and breathe our values and I’m delighted to be recognised for building a workplace that places people at the heart of what we do.” Matt Halle – CEO
Inclusivity at Applica has been shaped by the understanding that a diverse team brings a wealth of different ideas, skills and backgrounds. Different people experience work differently, but shared values are key. This has influenced how we design our training, team building and even social and charity initiatives, approaching them with flexibility, and supporting individual needs.
By offering tailored, rather than one-size-fits-all solutions, we’ve been able to foster a culture where people feel included and participate in ways that work for them.
Winning the Breakthrough Culture Award recognised the progress we have made, but it doesn’t stop here. We have an incredible team and will continue to enhance employee experience through our shared values that make Applica a truly special place to work.
