Thorntons retains Best Large Employer title

Legal firm Thorntons was named Best Large Scottish Employer for the second year running last night at the Scotland’s Best Employer Awards 2017, run by Business Insider magazine.

The Tayside-headquartered firm, which employs more than 420 employees across its 10 offices, collected the accolade at the awards ceremony in Glasgow. Thorntons was also shortlisted for the Youth Investment Award, which recognises businesses that demonstrate a commitment to recruiting, engaging and developing young people.

The Business Insider Best Employer Awards aim to recognise and reward companies who put employees at the heart of their business, promoting development and health and wellbeing to strive in their industry.

Colin Graham, chairman at Thorntons, commented: “We are delighted to be awarded this title and recognised at the ceremony for a second consecutive year.

“Investing in training and development of our people is crucial to the future of our business, as well as the legal profession as a whole, and we are proud of the services we offer to our growing teams.

“Developing our own highly-skilled people is very much part of our growth strategy and will improve our overall client experience. Training new recruits also helps upskill our existing team because none of us ever stop learning, regardless of our level.”

The outright title Scottish Employer of the Year, won by Thorntons last year, was awarded to fish processor Farne Salmon & Trout of Duns.