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National law firm Weightmans has been awarded UK Top 10 Employer status for the 18th year in a row – reaching its highest ranking ever at number five.
The Top Employers Certification programme – run annually by the Top Employers Institute, a global body – recognises and celebrates outstanding people-centric policies and practices that have created positive workplace environments around the world.
Organisations are assessed on the results of a HR Best Practices Survey, which covers six HR domains and 20 individual topics, including people strategy, work environment, talent acquisition, learning, diversity, equity & inclusion and wellbeing.
The news comes on the back of a raft of successes for the top 40 firm during the last year. Its 23/24 results saw its strongest financial results in its history with net profit up 41% on the previous year, meaning all staff received a bonus of almost £3,000 each in recognition of their contribution to the firm’s successful year; while the firm received the highest Platinum rating by EcoVadis, a global sustainability rating provider, positioning the firm in the top 1% of legal and accounting businesses globally for ESG/sustainability performance and processes.
Weightmans also continued to champion colleagues’ professional development – with 27 people promoted to partner or legal director.
Weightmans HR Director, Helen Taylor, said:
“This is an incredible way to start the new year and fully endorses the hard work put in by everyone at every level of the firm in making Weightmans such a great place to work, thrive and build a successful career.
“We See the Possibility in all of our people and they are instrumental to our success. The firm believes in the power of people working collaboratively to drive our collective success.”
Top Employers Institute CEO David Plink, said:
“Consistency in a not-so-consistent world? Amidst constant change – through technological advances, economic shifts, and evolving social landscapes – it is inspiring to see people and organisations rise to the challenge. This year, the Top Employers Certification Programme highlights the dedication of our Top Employers as they continue to set the standard, consistently delivering world-class HR strategies and practices. These Top Employers strive to foster growth and wellbeing, all while enriching the world of work. We are proud to celebrate these people-first leaders and teams as the Top Employers for 2025!”
