Employer Research Guides

Everything you need to know about researching UK employers before accepting a job offer.

Getting Started

A step-by-step checklist to complete before signing your next job offer.

How to thoroughly research any UK employer using publicly available data.

How to interpret scores from 0-100, what each label means, and how to use scores in your job search.

What each red flag means, how serious it is, and what questions to ask your potential employer.

How to read a company's financial signals and spot warning signs in their accounts.

Ltd, PLC, LLP and more — what each company type means for you as an employee.

Micro, small, full — understand the different levels of company accounts filed at Companies House.

Why director changes matter and what high turnover can reveal about a company.

How to read GPG reports and what the numbers really tell you about an employer.

Use company data to strengthen your position when negotiating pay and benefits.