About George Davies Soicitors LLP
What is it like to work for George Davies Soicitors LLP
Personal Growth
Employees are actively encouraged to take on studies which will further their personal development and they will support this financially and/or with time. Regular cross department presentations take place to improve knowledge of expertise within teams or departments when an employee has been on a course or dealt with a particularly interesting piece of work. Email groups for personnel working on various sectors enable knowledge sharing. Non technical skills are valued and employees are encouraged to go on courses for self development and personal growth purposes. These include people management, time management and confidence building courses.
Wellbeing
Flu vaccinations have been made available to employees who wished to take part. Their Employee Assistance Scheme is free for all employees and provides 24 hour access for themselves and their families. The scheme provides access to advise on a wide range of personal and practical issues including financial worries, pregnancy, stress and depression and in extreme cases can provide counselling services if needed. It is free and completely confidential. The Government Cycle to Work Scheme is also promoted and there are a range of sporting activities available for particpation including netball, football, running and walking.
My Team
Once a month, they host a Friday get together, which is organised by a trainee or newly qualified solicitor which the firm pays for. In addition, they also hold a summer party. All employees along with their partners/spouses are invited and all food and drink is free. Each year the firm also organises a pantomime, where a venue and performing theatre company are hired to present a pantomime. Clients, employees and their families are all invited. Specific teams or departments frequently go out together to celebrate a specific event whether of a personal or professional nature.
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Benefits:
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Charity Activities
10% of staff undertake charitable activities during business hours
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Childcare
On-site nursery or vouchers
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Pensions
Companies offering a final salary or non-contributory pension scheme
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Long Service
40% of employees with more than 5 years' service
Company Statistics
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Sites:
0
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UK sites:
0
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Graduate Vacancy Locations:
2.00
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Male : Female:
35% / 65%
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Average Age:
39
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Earning £35,000+:
44%
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Staff Turnover:
8%
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Staff:
82
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Under 35 to Over 55 Ratio:
No employees under 35
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