BUSINESS REPORT


HOWES PERCIVAL IS THE PLACE TO WORK


Laura Richardson-Cheater


VIDEO CREATED TO SHOW REWARDS OF WORKING IN CARE


Richardson Care in Northampton has created a unique video in a bid to recruit more care workers. The specialist residential care


firm supports people with learning disabilities or acquired brain injury and opened a new home in 2019, so more care workers are needed as the service expands. Managing partner Laura


Richardson-Cheater, said: “We know the demand for care workers is high and we want to show that working in care can be truly rewarding. We’re very proud of our team and are fortunate to have a relatively low turnover of staff. Not only do we offer a range of employment benefits, but we strive to create a happy working environment. We thought we would take the unusual approach of creating a video to encourage more people to join us.” The video shows care support


workers and managers talking about why they love working for Richardson Care, and the satisfaction they get from supporting the residents. For example, Tracey, an activity support worker says: “I’ve worked in care for over 20 years and this [home] is just perfect!” Other staff talk about the


support they are given by managers and team leaders and that they are empowered to provide the best care to meet each individual’s needs. They give plenty of examples of the variety of activities they take part in with the service users. Richardson Care is one of the


few remaining independently owned and run specialist care homes in the country. It was established in 1989 and now has six care homes in Northampton. It supports people from all over the UK as well as further afield.


To see the video, visit www.richardsoncares.co.uk/ recruitment Call: 01604 791266 Email: recruitment@richardsoncares.co.uk


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Leading law firm Howes Percival has been ranked in The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For list for the first time. The Sunday Times Best


Companies list celebrates excellence in workplace engagement and is widely acknowledged as the most extensive research into employee engagement in the UK. Lists are compiled based on


employee opinions on how the company supports wellbeing in the workplace, gives something back to society, shows strong leadership and teaming, provides opportunities for personal growth, and offers fair pay and benefits. The prestigious list was revealed


at an awards dinner at Battersea Evolution in London where Howes Percival were confirmed in 65th position in the top 100. The firm achieved a two-star Best Companies accreditation, which is given to organisations with an ‘outstanding' commitment to workplace engagement. Howes Percival is a rapidly


growing firm, with just under 300 staff across six offices. Clients include Government departments, international brands and household


Best Companies Nick Rodrigues (Sunday Times) Tessa Haskey and Howes Percival Head of HR Kevin Underdown


names such as Welcome Break, Microsoft and FTSE listed pub operator Marston's. Howes Percival also maintains a strong core client base of SMEs and family-owned businesses, plus high net worth individuals. Howes Percival chairman Tessa


Haskey said: “We’re extremely proud to be included in the 100 Best Companies to Work For 2020 list. Although, it’s something we've


all believed for a long time, it’s great to be able to say we’re officially ‘a great place to work’! It’s an award that feels extra special because it's a direct result of feedback from our people. It's an endorsement of the supportive, open culture we aim to foster.”


Visit:www.howespercival.com/ careers/careers-main/working-at- howes-percival


ABL GETS THE MARK OF APPROVAL


ABL, the leading office furniture accessories company and manufacturer of office power modules, flat screen monitor arms, CPU holders and cable management solutions, has achieved BSI Kitemark certification for the sockets incorporated into its range of commercial office power modules. The BSI Kitemark is a globally


recognised symbol used on a range of products which have undergone rigorous testing. The product


testing in this instance involved solar exposure, mechanical shock, thermal shock and vibration to demonstrate the quality and durability of the products. The accreditation gives


manufacturers the platform to demonstrate their commitment to continual improvement in its quality for its target market. Holly Rossington, electrical


certification team leader at BSI commented: “ABL should be delighted a large range of its products has achieved BSI


Kitemark certification. We’re looking forward to continuing to work with ABL to test further products that they plan to bring to the market.” Sreten Savkovic, ABL managing


director (Europe), said: “We’re delighted to have achieved BSI Kitemark certification. This is part of ABL’s ongoing commitment towards manufacturing and supplying the highest quality products. We’re an industry leader and wanted to be at the forefront of product development, innovation and safety. Special thanks go to the engineering team, led by group design engineer, Aleksandar Lomovic.” All ABL power module


components including sockets are manufactured in-house to ensure compliance with British Standards. This recognition of consistent quality and performance signifies reduced risk for the purchaser and the end-user.


Streten Savkovic Visit: www.abl-uk.com


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