Built from the foundation belief of the Boots family, the company excels in employee engagement. How does the company maintain an employee-engaged philosophy that garners success? According to recognition given by the Sunday Times, Boots excels in staffing supportive managers, improving colleague relations, promoting a stress-free work environment, and promoting philanthropy through outreach activities. The company believes in vocational education for its entry-level employees, offering room to move upward over time. In 2001, Alliance Boots became the first company of its kind to offer formal accreditation for work within the community. A pattern that is now a mainstay in HR innovation.