Loch Associates Group

12/11/2024

An Employee Handbook is an internal document that sets your organisation’s policies, procedures and expectations. It should also detail your vision, values and mission, and act as a guide to help your teams through their employment journey.

Swipe to discover some of the key things you should and could include in your Employee Handbook.

11/09/2024

Today, Amy White and Victoria Regan of , together with of , delivered the third Level Up session in Loch Associates’ webinar series.

The webinar covered staff retention and flexibility, staff development and motivation, underperformance and conflict resolution, with updates on the Labour Government’s proposed reforms to employment law, considering the potential ramifications and how best to prepare for the changes ahead.

We were delighted by the level of participation in the interactive polls, on recruitment practices, induction processes and workplace conflict, and everyone was left with key insights and takeaways.

If you are interested in watching the recording for this webinar, get in touch with our marketing team at [email protected].

Don’t miss out on our final Level Up Session on the 12th of November on how to grow your teams from being Good to Great; sign up today!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/802773285507?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/09/2024

Each month, we celebrate the individual who has best upheld the Loch Associates Values: accountability, integrity, innovation, collaboration, respect and commitment.

This month our Values Star is Matilda! Since starting work with us in June to work over the Summer, Matilda has gone above and beyond in so many ways and we are so pleased she is continuing to work with us going forward.

Thank you Matilda!

30/08/2024

Celebrating our team’s professional and personal milestones is an important part of the Loch Associates culture so last night our Tunbridge Wells team came together to celebrate some important birthdays.
With classic party food and a glass of bubbly, we celebrated our Partner and Solicitor Advocate Joe Milner and Associate Solicitor Olivia Bobbett’s birthdays.

30/08/2024

Next week our Partner and Solicitor Advocate Joe Milner will be joining Gillian Palmer and Joanne Bell in an interactive panel discussion delving into how organisations can successfully manage and harness the benefits of mergers and acquisitions as a business growth strategy.

Book onto this FREE ‘Business Acquisitions – Learn from the Experts’ event by scanning the QR code!

29/08/2024

Join our growing team!

We are looking to recruit two experienced Executive Assistants to support our Managing Director and the other Loch Law Partners, working in a dynamic and fast-paced organisation where you will be valued and supported.

These are pivotal roles with Loch Associates Group, where you will be helping to manage the Group’s day-to-day activities, co-ordinate internal meetings and projects as well as supporting the Business Development function.
If you are an Executive Assistant who has exceptional interpersonal skills, are a highly organised multi-tasker and has experience of working at C-Suite level within a Professional Services firm, please get in touch!

For more information, visit our website: www.lochassociates.co.uk/executive-assistant/
or email us at [email protected]

15/08/2024

Our Partner and Solicitor Advocate, Joe Milner, is delighted to be joining Gillian Palmer and Joanne Bell on a panel event to provide invaluable advice on business acquisitions and mergers.

This free event will consider how you can achieve a seamless and successful merger or acquisition from a financial, legal and HR perspective, taking you through the steps to successfully implement that as a business growth strategy.

Book your place to this event on the 5th of September The Finance Hub in Tunbridge Wells, here: https://lnkd.in/e4Q-eVSs or scan the QR code below.

07/08/2024

05/07/2023

Yesterday, we held our second Menopause in the Workplace training session, this time in our London office. Our Head of Training and Wellbeing, Amy White, covered best practices and adjustments that can be made in the workplace to help those suffering from symptoms of the menopause.
Amy’s next training session is a virtual one on fertility in the workplace. If you would like to join us for that one or any of our future events, find a list on the Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/619734210707

04/07/2023

As the school year is drawing to a close, one topic of conversation comes to the forefront. Can term-time working benefit employers as much as their employees?
Amazon is now offering term-time employment for parents and carers. Our Managing Director, Pam Loch was asked to comment on this in People Management Magazine and highlighted the challenges around holiday pay when putting that in place.
Follow the link to read the full article; https://www.peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/1824672/term-time-working-arrangements-work-you

If you would like to develop a better understanding around holiday pay, then book a place on our next webinar which takes a practical approach to this topic too.
To book your place, click here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/employment-law-and-hr-update-on-holiday-pay-calculation-changes-tickets-653833472517?aff=oddtdtcreator
Or contact us; https://lochassociates.co.uk/contact-us/

30/06/2023

As this year’s Pride Month comes to a close, we wanted to reflect on the importance of creating inclusive workplaces and celebrating diversity in our workforces.

As employers, we have a duty to ensure our staff feel safe and secure at work. To achieve this, we need to create an inclusive culture that celebrates difference and recognises the value it can bring. Diversity encourages greater innovation and creativity, supports talent retention and attraction and ensures better and, fairer decision-making.

A great place to start is providing equality, diversity, and inclusion training to your staff. Not only does this training ensure you comply with UK equality law, but it provides your workforce with practical advice and guidance on interacting with their colleagues and checking their biase.

If you’d like to know more about equality, diversity and inclusion training, please get in touch with Head of Loch Training and Wellbeing, Amy White at [email protected] or call us on 0203 667 5400.

20/06/2023

Driscoll’s Genetics Limited are recruiting a Seasonal Propagation Assistant in East Malling, Kent.
Driscoll’s is the global market leader for fresh strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries. The Seasonal Propagation Assistant will be working as part of the Glasshouse team. The role is working on a temporary basis from mid-June 2023 – October 2023. You will be working a 40-hour week, and overtime and some weekend work may be required.
If you are interested, please apply through the link - https://uk.indeed.com/job/seasonal-propagation-assistant-7f3ca9ab1b2708bd?fbclid=IwAR0cTdamKrpN88mQdCYm8GlwsU-wORxbN7eXl8MVolRcx9-CUqIrX42U7wE

Driscoll's Genetics Ltd