DBS Law Ltd

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DBS Law Sunday Times Top 100

 

THE SUNDAY TIMES 100 BEST COMPANIES

"EXPERTS IN LAW spanning business and private life, DBS Law deliberately recruits a team from varied social and cultural backgrounds to be able to offer legal support to clients, whatever life may throw at them. A new entry to our top 100, DBS Law has a broad practice in Birmingham that covers business, employment or property, immigration, personal injury and family law. It prides itself on being sensitive to the wellbeing of its workforce, too, supporting Muslim staff during Ramadan and offering help in personal crises.

Our survey shows staff are happy with the balance between their work and home life with a 69% positive score. They believe managers keep an eye out for signs of stress and would be quick to respond (80%). Team members work a typical week of just over 37 hours, and although senior employees work up to 60, staff say they don't feel they are under so much pressure they can't concentrate (74%).

The firm, which also trades as Claim Today Solicitors, runs a programme for young managers to build future leaders in the business. Staff say their jobs are good for their personal growth (85%) and their training is a benefit to them personally (72%). Courses for staff cover professional skills, a guide to immigration reforms, human rights and anti-money laundering. All staff are entitled to free private healthcare for themselves and their families. Employees say their health is not suffering as a result of their job (83%).

Our survey shows there is great team spirit. Colleagues go out of their way to help each other (86%) and share a sense of family (83%). Both scores are ranked in the top 30 in our list. Staff say they have fun with their team at work (89%) and outside it with organised events such as go-karting, a murder mystery night and bowling. A positive score of 80% indicates disruptive individuals are not a problem at work and staff do not feel the company takes advantage of them (72%).

Rob Bhol, the managing director, is an inspiring leader (86%) and people have a lot of faith in him (87%). Senior managers listen as well as tell people what to do (79%) and truly live the values of the firm (81%)." 

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