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Birkett Long is a vibrant and dynamic law firm with a rich heritage dating back to 1821. With offices in Chelmsford, Basildon, and Colchester, the firm's dedicated teams provide a full range of legal advice.

With a focus on people - clients, employees, business partners, and local communities, Birkett Long takes pride in its commitment to staff investment, charity involvement, and service offering. The firm's wellbeing initiative is a testament to its investment in its employees. The Wellbeing Commitment underscores the focus on mental, physical, and financial wellbeing of employees, supported by 13 qualified mental health first aiders. The Employee Voice Group allows staff to voice their opinions and influence decision-making, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement. The firm's commitment to community is evident in its charity work, with more than £270,000 donated over the last 10 years.

The firm's approach to communication, particularly in hybrid working environments, ensures all employees feel valued and understand the firm’s strategy and vision. Regular updates from the Managing Partner, open discussions, and live stream events keep everyone informed and foster a culture of transparency. The firm aligns everyone on the same path by sharing business objectives that filter into team plans, promoting clarity and cohesion.

Birkett Long's leadership style fosters a positive 'praise culture,' with managers promoting involvement and ownership through regular meetings and an 'open door' policy.

My Team

94% of staff agreed

People in my team go out of their way to help me

Birkett Long rewards staff in many ways, including through team thank you finds which team leaders can use to recognise and reward their teams. The organisation also offers all its people access to Unum, an employee benefits package that provides benefits and wellbeing support to all employees and their families.

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Personal Growth

83% of staff agreed

This job is good for my own personal growth

The organisation’s Continuous Performance Evaluation scheme consists of four check-ins and is a structured platform to discuss growth, set objectives, and plan development. Each check-in reviews the objectives and allows management to work with the employee to achieve their goals.

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My Manager

93% of staff agreed

My manager cares about me as an individual

All managers at Birkett Long undertake Management Training, with the organisation facilitate full day courses or a series of development programmes. It also provides futher training to managers on subjects such as stress at work, menopause, mental health training, managing remote team members, wellbeing at work, stress and resilience, reward and recognition, and employee

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Birkett Long truly focuses on people - our clients, our employees, our business partners, and those in our local communities. With people and community at our core, we are committed to investing in our staff and their personal development. Our people are the drivers of the firm's success, and we recognise that engagement comes in many forms and may vary for each employee. We recognise and reward our teams for their hard work, demonstrating and explaining how they contribute to the overall success and strategy of the firm, and we actively promote collaboration and teamwork. We provide our employees with the necessary tools to succeed, lead from the top, and drive and shape change. Listening, understanding, and acting on feedback helps us develop an engagement strategy and creates a more open culture where our employees feel comfortable sharing their ideas, feel valued and contribute to the firm's successful operation and continuous improvement.

Joann Kebbell, Partner and Director of HR&L&D - Birkett Long LLP

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