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JMW Solicitors, which provides legal services and advice to businesses and individuals, prides itself on talent-spotting. A key part of its recruitment strategy rejects the idea of fitting new staff into a mould. Instead, it invests in their individual skills and builds a team around them.
The organisation says this approach creates a more dynamic, entrepreneurial culture and is behind its evolution into one of the fastest-growing law firms in the country, with offices in Manchester, Liverpool and London.
New starters are given a "buddy" to help them integrate with their team and the firm as smoothly as possible. "Buddies" are given a budget to take the new staff member out for coffee and cake.
The firm cultivates an informal, friendly feel. Team interaction is maintained through meetings and a team WhatsApp group for business matters and groups for informal chats.
A corporate social responsibility committee organises charity fund-raising events, which have included a Christmas quiz, Halloween fancy dress competition, cake sales and a Christmas jumper day.
Last year, JMW launched Prism, which aims to eradicate the challenges that affect the LGBTQ+ community and to provide a safe space for them, offering opportunities to be inspired and encouraged towards greatness by colleagues and other professionals in the community, without concern or fear of any barriers. It is hoped that the platform will lead to the launch of more networks to represent other minority groups.
I feel I receive fair pay for the responsibilities I have in my job
Staff were given a £500 bonus at Christmas, and in June, they were given an extra week's pay. To help with the rising cost of living, staff are offered interest-free loans for transport and supermarket vouchers. The firm pays at least the living wage, rather than the minimum wage.
This job is good for my own personal growth
JMW's training team delivers task and knowledge-based training. Staff also have unlimited access to webinars, via a training portal, and the chance to attend external courses. During the past 18 months, the firm has signed up eight staff on apprenticeship programmes and developed an in-house trainee development pathway.
My manager cares about how satisfied I am in my job
Senior managers have been designing a line manager training course that incorporates its values and expectations. It provides tips and real-life experience to underpin the learning. All managers are offered a mentor from a different area of the business, level of seniority and length of experience.
I feel I receive fair pay for the responsibilities I have in my job
Staff were given a £500 bonus at Christmas, and in June, they were given an extra week's pay. To help with the rising cost of living, staff are offered interest-free loans for transport and supermarket vouchers. The firm pays at least the living wage, rather than the minimum wage.
This job is good for my own personal growth
JMW's training team delivers task and knowledge-based training. Staff also have unlimited access to webinars, via a training portal, and the chance to attend external courses. During the past 18 months, the firm has signed up eight staff on apprenticeship programmes and developed an in-house trainee development pathway.
I feel I receive fair pay for the responsibilities I have in my job
Staff were given a £500 bonus at Christmas, and in June, they were given an extra week's pay. To help with the rising cost of living, staff are offered interest-free loans for transport and supermarket vouchers. The firm pays at least the living wage, rather than the minimum wage.
Engaged people who want to make a difference and care about their work have enabled us to succeed and grow, for over a decade. We recruit people who share our values. We have high expectations of client service and colleague collaboration. We look for great examples to celebrate and share, they matter for career progression and financial reward. Our managers must be consistent, but are empowered to treat people as individuals; to support and motivate.
Joy Kingsley, Senior Partner - JMW Solicitors LLP
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