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and Wales, recently published the result of a survey they had carried out by Nesta Challenges. It was part of a launch of their Legal Access Challenge. Have you heard the saying “It’s


not what you know, it’s who you know?”


Business is all about people. How


we engage and build relationships can make or break a company and that doesn’t just go for clients, the people who live and breathe the company every day; the employees – they too need to be motivated and appreciated. By keeping staff driven and with a clear vision of the companies’ purpose, a business is much more likely to grow and succeed. A major aspect in keeping our


employees engaged and happy is to look after their mental health. There has been a massive drive to raise awareness of mental health in the UK recently, with large scale campaigns from the Royal Family, as well as being a key Government agenda. And so, more and more


Is your team appreciated at work? T


James Biggin (pictured), shares his advice and tips for creating a happy workplace There are many strategies you


he Solicitors Regulatory Authority, the regulatory body for Solicitors in England


could adopt to encourage a happy team that feel appreciated. Here are six of my top tips:


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companies are starting to recognise that happiness in the workplace is essential and are taking steps to embrace and encourage it. If employees aren’t happy, they


are less likely to perform to the best of their ability which could dramatically affect the success of a business. Happy employees are consequently less likely to call in sick and will be more likely to stay at a company for a longer duration. It therefore makes business sense to invest in and nurture a healthy work force.


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Start off on the right foot. Make new employees feel welcome


and valued. One way to show this is to give them a welcome pack with all the essentials they need for their new job. If selected wisely, the branded gifts chosen can encapsulate your brand image and culture too.


Gather the team for an hour or so to allow everyone to


contribute their ideas to developing the business – they will appreciate the opportunity and feel their opinion is valued. You could even just let the team meet up without the presence of an MD to really let the ideas flow. You could combine this with a free breakfast, lunch or even Friday afternoon drinks!


Appraisal systems are a great way to motivate employees


and help to focus on what it is they want to achieve and work towards – whether it be work progression, a


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financial gain or something they aspire to own.


Supply a work uniform or reward staff with a desirable


company branded garment. Not only will branded workwear increase brand exposure and help to create a professional perception of the brand, it will also encourage pride and camaraderie amongst the team.


Offer the option for staff to have an annual volunteer day.


Helping others can provide a real sense of pride and it is healthy for the team to work together in an environment other than the workplace. You can build upon and learn new skills. We have just helped out at Whirlow Hall Farm Trust where we learnt how to do dry stone walling!


Regularly reward outstanding performance with a branded gift


they will value and appreciate. Whether performance is assessed by management or between team members, a desirable gift can lift spirits and create a happy workforce.


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