ConocoPhillips Limited has been named as the 2006 winner of the ‘Warwickshire Employer of Choice’ Awards in the large company category.

These awards, sponsored by Warwickshire County Council, are intended to recognise those companies who introduce work-life balance policies and actively help their employees to have a fulfilling life outside work.

According to the judges, the 184 Warwick based employees benefit from “an exceptional working environment where trust and flexibility work together to create a dynamic organisation.”

Rupert Turner, UK and Ireland Marketing Manager said, “The first thing people notice when they visit us is the totally open-plan working environment where we all sit and work together comfortably.”

The policies that ConocoPhillips has put in place include flexible working opportunities, enhanced maternity provision, a flexible benefits package and an employee assistance programme, open to all staff and their immediate families. Opportunities for individuals’ personal development and career progression are actively sought.

“We believe that once we’ve set clear targets, our people can be trusted to deliver on them. Giving people flexibility around their personal commitments helps, rather than prevents, their success”, continued Rupert. “I’m thrilled that ConocoPhillips has been recognised in this way because I really believe our success as a company is dependant on how our employees feel about working here.”