AS THE Test Valley Business Awards gala dinner and awards ceremony draws ever closer, the spotlight is on the Employer of the Year finalists.

The Employer of the Year category is sponsored and judged by Simplyhealth, and serves to recognise any business who employs staff which demonstrates commitment to and support for staff in ways that result in business success and putting staff at the centre of their organisation.

The finalists in this category for 2018 are VuePoint Solutions Ltd, MOR Solutions Ltd and UCPS eLearning.

Donna Westwood, owner of UCPS eLearning, said: “UCPS eLearning are thrilled to be finalists. I am a firm believer in treating others as you would like to be treated.

“Most importantly, we listen. Happy employees equal happy customers, which is great for business. Being recognised for commitment to our team is wonderful.”

Head of sales and marketing for MOR Solutions Ltd, Emma Clowes, said: “We at MOR Solutions Ltd are really excited to have been shortlisted. It makes sense to us that a happy workforce leads to both better productivity but also better relationships with our clients.

“As an employer, the development and wellbeing of our whole team has led to them being committed to and taking ownership of their roles.”

Tickets are now available for the dinner and awards ceremony at the Museum of Army Flying on September 13 and cost £55, which includes a three-course meal and welcome drink.

For more information, go to tvbawards.org.uk.