The Stray Ferret Business Club’s next meeting is a breakfast event on Thursday, 27 July at Banyan in Harrogate between 8-10am.
The Business Club provides monthly opportunities to network, make new connections and hear local success stories. Tickets will be available later this week.
At the most recent Stray Ferret Business Club lunch, LCF Law spoke about the firm’s approach to staff wellbeing.
The Yorkshire-based legal firm which employs 170 people was recognised by the Sunday Times as one of the best places to work in the UK.
Rebecca Gosling, HR Lead for LCF Law, gave a presentation on how the company achieved an “excellent” ranking in welfare.
LCF scored 86% and above in all pillars of the wellbeing survey, including spiritual and emotional wellbeing, physical wellbeing, and financial wellbeing – 18% above the industry average.
All staff members have 24/7 access to helplines, specialist training on career progression, frequent group activities and even recognition portals in which colleagues can thank and praise one another.
Rebecca said:
“Companies don’t have to throw loads of money at staff wellbeing to be successful.
“I don’t think we would retain staff if we ever went backwards in terms of staff welfare – which we never will, anyway.”
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Paul Atkins of Leisure Park Internet Solutions
Holiday home WIFI specialist in Harrogate becomes employee-owned
Harrogate-based Leisure Park Internet Solutions has recently become an employee-owned business after 10 years of trading.
The company provides WIFI services to over 100 holiday parks throughout the UK and has developed its own “direct to van” solution to provide faster broadband for holidaymakers.
In a deal backed by a SME loan from Mercia Asset Management, founder, Paul Atkins, has transferred his shares into an Employee Ownership Trust which will own the business on behalf of 15 team members. Mr Atkins will continue his role as Managing Director for the foreseeable future.
The company has almost doubled its turnover in the two years to March 2023.
Mr Atkins said:
“I’m proud of the progress that the business has achieved to date and look forward to leading its expansion in the years to come.
“However, as we celebrate our tenth anniversary, I also felt I needed to consider its long-term future. Employee ownership seemed to be the most appropriate option while at the same time recognising the commitment of our team.”