Author: Victoria Thomson
The Business Excellence Awards have been welcomed back with open arms by the regional business community as a record number of entries have been taken from businesses of all shapes and sizes from Hertfordshire, North and North West London.
SA Law are proud sponsors of the ‘Success Through People’ category in the Business Excellence Awards 2012. Entering your company is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the success of your workforce.
As businesses have faced testing times for a number of years, the people behind the company become a driving force, and there has never been a better time to celebrate and reward the teams of people who truly make your business what it is.
As a firm of Solicitors who have a large Employment Team, we understand the importance of protecting your employees and promoting their best interest to ensure loyalty and a dynamic working environment.
SA Law’s Managing Partner Steve Ryan comments “People are a businesses greatest asset and maximising their participation at all levels is the driving force of any great organisation, regardless of its size. As a firm who truly values its staff’s commitment, we are looking forward to meeting companies who share our values and hearing their success stories.”
Two ‘Success Through People’ award entrants who feel their companies have got what it takes are multi-media agency Clock limited and US founded manufacturers Swagelok London.
Clock – Clock is an award-winning digital agency, with a unique combination of marketing, design and technology talent. The agency work with some of the biggest and most recognisable brands in the world, including the BBC, Channel 4 and News International, as well the likes of Eddie Izzard and Saracens Rugby Club, among others.
“We entered the Business Excellence awards for a variety of reasons” Says Sam Fresco, Marketing Executive at Clock. ”First, we strive to recruit and retain the very best staff. In return, we issue a copy of our ‘Little Book of Benefits’ to the whole team, including benefits such as ‘early finish Fridays’, flexible working hours, a remote-working policy, free hosting for private projects and a personal concierge service.
So, for us, awards are a great way of getting a credibility check, ensuring that what we’re doing is truly the best in breed and not just what we think!
Swagelok - is a major designer, manufacturer, and provider of high-quality fluid system products, assemblies, and services. The components manufactured and the services provided help make our customers successful and are often critical to the safety of those who work in high-risk environments. Those environments include power generation, oil and gas production, chemical processing, biopharmaceutical production, research, and semiconductor manufacturing, among others.
The operation in Kings Langley is one of a dedicated network of authorized Swagelok sales and service centres operating in 56 countries. These centres deliver fluid system knowledge, products, and services tailored to the local market. From Kings Langley, Swagelok services customers in areas as diverse as West Africa and the former Soviet Union . The company offers products and expertise anywhere safety and the environment are important.
How to enter
The panel of Awards judges will be looking for evidence of compelling people strategies and performance as well as the impact of training and incentives on both staff and the business commercially. It is not too late to enter your business into the Business Excellence Awards 2012, apply online now at www.bea2012.co.uk
Entry to these prestigious awards is free and is open to organisations of all sizes and individuals – regardless of industry or sector. If you are based in South Hertfordshire, South Buckinghamshire, North London or North West London, you are eligible to showcase your talent and success to our panel of judges.
Networking Opportunity
SA Law looks forward to welcoming all award applicants to an evening event at the SA Law offices in St Albans on 2nd April. The event will give applicants a chance to meet (and eye up!) their competitors and judges alike. For further information please contact Victoria Thomson 01727 798000.
