Spanish gaming operator Grupo Orenes has secured Best Workplaces recognition, marking a sector first for workplace excellence.
Apr 20, 2026 · 4 min read
Grupo Orenes has achieved a landmark recognition as one of Spain's best companies to work for, becoming the first gaming, leisure and entertainment sector operator to earn Best Workplaces status in the large company category.
The Spanish gaming operator earned the prestigious designation from Great Place To Work in the category for companies with more than 1,000 employees. With over 4,000 employees, Grupo Orenes also becomes the first company from the Region of Murcia to obtain this recognition, establishing dual firsts for both its sector and regional presence.
The Best Workplaces ranking is determined directly by employee evaluations, with Grupo Orenes staff highlighting pride of belonging, organizational trust, and workplace environment quality as key factors in the company's success. The recognition reflects the operator's organizational culture that promotes professional development, equal opportunities, innovation, and collaborative working environments.
Félix Alarcón, director of Human Resources at Grupo Orenes, emphasized the significance of the achievement.
"Being part of the Best Workplaces ranking is a source of pride and, above all, a responsibility. This recognition belongs to all the people who make up Grupo Orenes and who, with their daily commitment, make it possible to build a solid, innovative company centered on people."
— Félix Alarcón, director of Human Resources at Grupo Orenes
The HR director further elaborated on the company's people-centered approach:
"This recognition reflects the constant work we have been doing to place people at the center of our strategy. We are committed to creating an environment where each professional can develop, contribute value, and feel part of a common project. Being recognized as one of the best places to work in Spain encourages us to continue advancing initiatives that promote wellbeing, continuous training, and professional and personal development."
— AzarPlus
Recognition Methodology
The Best Workplaces ranking is determined directly by employee evaluations, with staff highlighting pride of belonging, organizational trust, and workplace environment quality as key determining factors. This employee-driven approach ensures authentic assessment of company culture and management practices.
Alarcón highlighted the broader implications of the recognition for the gaming sector:
"Being the first company from the Murcia region and from the gaming, leisure and entertainment sector to achieve this milestone reinforces our responsibility as a company and drives us to continue leading by example, fostering a culture based on trust, proximity, and talent recognition."
— AzarPlus
The company positions this recognition as motivation to continue advancing workplace initiatives focused on employee wellbeing, continuous training, and professional development programs.
The achievement establishes Grupo Orenes as a national reference point for talent management and corporate culture within Spain's iGaming landscape. The recognition validates the operator's investment in human resources infrastructure and employee-centric policies that have distinguished it from industry peers.
Grupo Orenes has committed to maintaining its status among Spain's top workplaces through ongoing initiatives targeting employee satisfaction, skills development, and career advancement opportunities across its substantial workforce.
Industry Best Practice
Grupo Orenes' achievement demonstrates the importance of placing people at the center of business strategy in the gaming sector. Companies can differentiate themselves through employee-centric policies, continuous training programs, and fostering cultures based on trust and talent recognition.
According to AzarPlus.
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Viktoriia KononovaContent Partnership Manager
Viktoriia has been with We–Right™ Factory since 2022, managing content partnerships across regulated iGaming markets. With a copywriting background, she understands both the creative and compliance sides of iGaming content production. On the blog, Viktoriia writes about responsible gambling content, regulatory alignment, and practical challenges of producing content for multiple jurisdictions.
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