Brethertons is celebrating after being accredited with the Investors in People Gold Standard for the 4th consecutive year. Investors in People is the UK's leading accreditation for business improvement through people management, and provides a wealth of resources for businesses to innovate, improve and grow, with a focus on good people making great business.
In order to receive the Gold award, Brethertons solicitors undertook a rigorous assessment process that required evidence of exceptional working practices in a number of areas including; people management, staff recognition, leadership and continuous improvement. Deborah Atkins, HR Partner, explains what the accreditation means for the firm:
“We are delighted with this achievement. It’s well known we really understand that it’s our staff that are critical to the firm’s continued success and this is now recognised by Investors in People with a Gold accreditation. Our internal culture values personal development, ambition and each other, so we’re delighted this accreditation recognises and symbolises our core principles.”
Around 800 organisations in the UK are accredited to Gold standard, and of these only 22 operate in the legal services industry. The process is thorough and requires office visits and staff interviews, often over a number of days. 55 members of Brethertons staff were interviewed from teams across the organisation and it was the strong culture and sense of pride and ownership that the staff possess that was identified as a particular strength.
Paul Devoy, Head of Investors in People, said:
“We’d like to congratulate Brethertons on their Gold standard. Such a high level of accreditation is the sign of great people management practice, and demonstrates a commitment to staff development and shows an organisation committed to being the very best it can be. Brethertons should be extremely proud of their achievement.”
Deborah continues:
”This really is a significant achievement. The report highlighted the way our ‘pioneering’ organisational strategies are integrated across the firm, and the strong sense of identity, engagement and pride. I’m particularly proud that virtually everyone that took part confirmed that the firm is a great place to work!”
Shaun Jardine, CEO at Brethertons concludes:
“When the organisation succeeds, so do our staff through bonuses and benefits. It is this joint working approach that makes Brethertons such a success and enables our continued growth year on year.”
For more information about Investors in People please visit www.investorsinpeople.co.uk
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