**Welsh Company Creditsafe Hosts Three-Day Festival to Celebrate Staff Achievements**
A major business intelligence provider has chosen an unconventional way to reward its team, by hosting a bespoke three-day festival in the heart of west Wales. More than 300 employees of Creditsafe travelled to Fforest Farm in Cardigan to take part in a unique celebration packed with live entertainment, games, and hospitality, all courtesy of the company.
The event saw the tranquil setting of Fforest Farm transformed into a private festival ground exclusively for Creditsafe staff. Over the three days, employees enjoyed a vibrant line-up of live music performances and DJ sets, with food and drink available free of charge throughout the event. A series of creative activities and entertainment options, from musical bingo to team games, ensured there was something for everyone to enjoy.
This extraordinary gesture follows Creditsafe’s recent relocation from Caerphilly Business Park to a new 50,000 square foot headquarters at Cardiff Gate Business Park. As the company continues its expansion, it has announced plans to recruit another 300 workers at its Cardiff base, signalling a period of significant growth for the firm.
Creditsafe’s chief executive for the UK and Ireland, Chris Robertson, personally got involved in the festivities, donning DJ headphones for a special set during the festival. He explained that the event was conceived as a heartfelt thank you to staff who had shown dedication and flexibility during the company’s transitional year. “Each year, we make it a point to celebrate our team’s relentless hard work—but this year, we wanted to push the boundaries by creating an entire festival just for them,” Robertson explained.
The company, which boasts additional offices in Cardiff Bay, Dublin, and London, has a history of lavish staff appreciation. In previous years, employees have been rewarded with all-expenses-paid trips abroad, including a holiday to Alcudia, and company-wide celebrations to mark major milestones, such as Creditsafe’s 25th anniversary.
For Robertson, recognition is not just about financial rewards. “Cash bonuses or material gifts are always pleasant, but providing my employees with extraordinary experiences creates memories that last a lifetime,” he noted. The commitment to staff well-being is evident in company statistics; Creditsafe maintains a remarkable 97% staff retention rate—a figure well above industry averages.
Creditsafe stands out as a dominant force in the sector, providing vital credit information to more than 100,000 clients globally. Its extensive database covers 430 million companies across 160 countries. The firm’s sophisticated forecasting systems are capable of predicting almost 70% of company insolvencies up to a year in advance, making Creditsafe an invaluable partner for businesses aiming to manage risk.
While extravagant, events like this signal a wider trend in UK business culture, where employee engagement and morale are increasingly recognised as crucial to commercial success. Creating unique experiences not only strengthens team bonds but also reinforces a positive corporate culture—qualities Robertson believes are “essential” to Creditsafe’s ongoing achievements.
The decision to invest in such an event suggests that Creditsafe is committed, not just to growth in numbers, but also to nurturing the people who drive that success. As recruitment ramps up at the new Cardiff headquarters, the company is likely to maintain this balance between expansion and employee engagement, setting a high bar for workplace culture in Wales and beyond.
For now, the staff of Creditsafe return to their desks with new memories and a renewed sense of belonging, following a weekend packed with music, laughter, and appreciation—a rare and welcome move in today’s corporate landscape.