Link Digital is a small company doing some genuinely big things! The 6% equity grant – giving staff legal power to call a shareholders’ meeting – is the most original/interesting governance idea I’ve seen in a while. The Ukraine response is a great example of what real wellbeing looks like when it matters most. And the EX section, particularly hiring a writer to help staff understand their own civic impact, shows genuinely creative thinking about belonging.

This is a strong submission with a clear purpose and a consistent link between mission, culture, and the way the business operates. The evidence on leadership accountability, engagement reporting, and open-source contributions also reinforces the approach’s authenticity. What stands out most is the clarity of purpose and how closely it ties to the organisation’s work. The focus on transparency, coaching-style management, and employee voice appears to be taken seriously and supported by visible processes.