Lance Mason Solicitors has achieved Investors in People Gold accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to high performance through good people management. The Blackburn company also received a Health & Wellbeing award in recognition of its efforts in supporting employees’ physical, psychological and social wellbeing.
Specialising in personal injury and business law, Lance Mason employs 110 staff across three offices in Blackburn. Part of the GM Group, the company will shortly be moving to the group’s brand new premises just off the M65 near Shadsworth.
Investors in People is the international standard for people management, defining what it takes to lead, support and manage peopleeffectively to achieve sustainable results. Underpinning the Standard is the Investors in People framework, reflecting the latest workplace trends, essential skills and effective structures required to outperform in any industry.
Gold is one of the highest levels of Investors in People accreditation that can be achieved.
Paul Devoy, Head of Investors in People, said: “We’d like to congratulate Lance Mason Solicitors. Investors in People accreditation isthe sign of a great employer, an outperforming place to work and a clear commitment to success. Lance Mason should be extremely proud of their achievement.”
Steve Burrows, Managing Director of Investors in People North of England delivered by IDG said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Lance Mason Solicitors and I would like to congratulate all of the team. We believe that your people make the difference and by investing in them you are looking to create sustainable success. IIP is designed to help organisations and their people to realise potential, providing a simple road map for excellence. With their Gold accreditation, Lance Mason is certainly working to realise their people potential.”
Commenting on their achievement, Lance Mason Practice Manager Samuel T. Hayes said: “We are extremely proud to have achieved Investors in People Gold. Lance Mason is built on a modern business ethos and we are passionate about our core values and culture.
“Our KPI orientated and process-driven structure encourages competitiveness and boosts productivity, ensuring that every task is completed in the most innovative and efficient way.
“Our investment in Law Society approved Proclaim® case management software, enables fast document creation and unrivalled reporting flexibility. As a result, the company has automated a larger percentage of administration processes so that more time can be spent on building client relationships and focusing on strategic objectives.
“As a forward thinking company, Lance Mason takes an optimistic approach to the future and aims to turn the substantial changes in legislation coming into place now and in the near future as an opportunity to continue to innovate and expand.
“Achieving Investors in People Gold is a welcome affirmation of the strength of our quality-focussed systems and processes, and a credit to the passion and dedication of the entire team.”
