To mark the occasion, Birketts and SaBRE (Supporting Britain's Reservists and Employers) held an event at Trinity Park, Ipswich on Wednesday 12 November, to highlight other businesses to sign up to the Corporate Covenant and to highlight the benefits of employing Reservists.
Catherine Johnson, a partner in Birketts' employment team said: "We are delighted to demonstrate our support for the Armed Forces Community by signing a Corporate Covenant. Birketts is now one of over 1,600 businesses in the country to have made this commitment.”
Catherine added: “Legislation changes introduced on 1 October have made it far easier and advantageous for organisations to employ Reservists. For example, for eligible employers, payments of up to £500 to the employer for every month an employee is on active service. We wanted to hold an event to highlight the changes and add our voice of support.”
On the day delegates enjoyed the opportunity to meet Reservists and understand the benefits that their specialised training, including leadership skills, can bring to a business. For example, AC Tansey (pictured) is a quantity surveyor in a senior management role but has recently completed the first phase of his training.
Delegates also heard from Reservists who combine their commitment as teachers, lawyers, and holiday reps. Despite the diverse range of careers, they were all united in their enthusiasm and passion for life changing experiences and fulfilment that being in the Reserves undoubtedly brings.
If you are an employer and would like to know more, particularly in relation to the legal aspects of employing Reservists, please contact Catherine Johnson or Kristina Carrington, the Regional SaBRE Campaign Director, who will be happy to work with you on any queries relating to the Corporate Covenant.
Birketts sign up to the Corporate Covenant
14 November 2014
Birketts, the multi-award winning top 100 law firm based in the East of England, has signed a pledge to support employees who train, and are often deployed, as Reservists.