Recently crowned Welsh Law Firm of the Year Harding Evans is celebrating another success having been awarded the prestigious Investor in People Standard.

The Newport based firm, which has a staff of nearly 120, embarked on the accreditation in 2003 and gained recognition in 2004.

The Standard is awarded to companies who recognize the importance of the contribution of their workforce and who can also demonstrate investment in staff development.

Partner John Allison is responsible for Investors in People at Harding Evans and comments “We have always recognized that our success has been attributable to the people we employ and every member of staff has contributed to gaining the accreditation”

Over the years the firm has developed, updated and refined a whole range of initiatives and procedures including, to name but a few, a comprehensive staff appraisal process, a training plan, a staff development plan, appointing a dedicated Personnel Manager, an internal communications programme, regular departmental meetings and appointing a staff representative.

The firm has also made a substantial investment in IT including digital dictation which was recently rolled out across the firm.

Amanda Lane, Personnel Manager of Harding Evans says “To be awarded our Investor in People accreditation is a real milestone for the firm and we are already beginning to see the benefits”.