What Does an EmployerCheck Score Mean?
Every UK company on EmployerCheck receives an employer health score from 0 to 100. This score combines five dimensions of employer health — financial stability, governance, growth trajectory, workplace culture, and transparency — into a single number that helps you quickly assess whether a company is a safe place to work.
Score Bands
Strong (80-100)
Excellent employer health. Strong financials, stable leadership, positive culture indicators. Low risk.
Solid (60-79)
Good overall health with minor areas for attention. Most employees would find this a reliable employer.
Mixed (40-59)
Some positive signals but also notable concerns. Worth investigating further before accepting an offer.
Caution (20-39)
Multiple warning signs detected. Significant concerns in one or more areas. Proceed with caution.
High Risk (0-19)
Serious red flags detected. Financial distress, governance issues, or regulatory concerns. High risk as an employer.
Five Dimensions
The overall score is a weighted average of five dimensions:
- Financial Health (35%) — Revenue, profit, cash, assets, and financial stability from filed accounts.
- Stability & Governance (25%) — Director tenure, resignation patterns, filing compliance, company age.
- Growth Trajectory (15%) — Revenue growth, employee count trends, investment signals.
- Culture Indicators (15%) — Gender pay gap, Living Wage, B Corp, employee reviews, accreditations.
- Transparency (10%) — How much detail the company discloses in their filings.
How to Use Scores
EmployerCheck scores are designed to be a starting point, not a final verdict. Use them to identify areas that warrant further investigation. A low score doesn't necessarily mean the company is a bad employer — it may simply mean they disclose less public data. Similarly, a high score doesn't guarantee a perfect workplace.
We recommend checking the individual red flags and positive signals for specific concerns, and using the full methodology to understand exactly what drives the score.