Porter Dodson has been awarded the Investors in People Gold standard, joining the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK who believe in realising the potential of their people.

Porter Dodson is a Top 200 UK law firm with seven locations across Somerset and Dorset, offering a diverse range of legal services to private clients and companies. The business is built on its excellent relationship with its clients and professional contacts.

Investors in People is the UK's leading accreditation for business improvement through people management, and provides a wealth of resources for businesses to innovate, improve and grow, with a focus on good people making great business.

Paul Devoy, Head of Investors in People, said: “We’d like to congratulate Porter Dodson on their Gold standard. Such a high level of accreditation is the sign of great people management practice, and demonstrates a commitment to staff development and shows an organisation committed to being the very best it can be. Porter Dodson should be extremely proud of their achievement.”

Steve Burrows, Managing Director of Investors in People North of England said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Porter Dodson and I would like to congratulate the team on their success. We believe that good people make a great business and as a proven organisational development framework, Investors in People is designed to help organisations and their people to realise potential, enhance performance and meet goals. With their Gold accreditation, Porter Dodson is certainly working to realise their people potential.”

Commenting on the award, Managing Partner, Robert Fox, said: “We are delighted to have achieved this award and I’d like to thank our people for their support and strong performance. This is so valuable and key to our continued success and being able to give our clients the best possible service.

“To have exceeded the pass rate required to achieve gold supports the work we have done together here, over the last few years regarding the direction of the Firm, better communication, individual reward and recognition. The accreditation highlights the success of the Firm’s business objective of being an employer of choice.”

For more information about Investors in People, please visit www.investorsinpeople.co.uk