The idea of the values-based business is not new.
Many businesses in all fields of professional services have company values. These values may be displayed on their office walls or in their promotional material. Yet simply displaying or even having company values, does not bring employees or clients optimism.
Since the global pandemic our work, our expectations and our clients view of services and products has changed dramatically. Today more than at any other time, we are focused on workplace wellness, and environmentally conscious products and services. Many people have reflected upon the quality of their lives. They have shifted their attitude of working ten-to-twelve-hour days, just to receive a pay rise or increase in status in their workplace.
This attitude of well-being is prominent in those who work in legal practices. Those of us who choose to work in boutique law practices do so for some of the reasons below:
– We want to be recognized and valued as part of a team and not be regarded as just another number.
– We don’t believe in the hierarchical partnership model of traditional law firms.
– We want to provide exceptional quality and services to our clients.
– We want to be part of a close, healthy, and happy team of colleagues.
According to recruitment surveys, 50% of employees are searching to work for a company with a positive reputation and caring culture. Indeed, first impressions really matter. Candidates looking for work, say that the way they are treated at the first interaction with a prospective employer says a lot about the culture of the business and how they value its people.
Time and time again, research tells us that when employees are recognized, valued, and rewarded meaningfully, they will remain longer at their workplace and make a positive contribution to it.
Although having company values is essential to building an optimistic culture. It is how these values are considered and implemented within the operation and functioning of any business that will make the difference. Like anything in life, when we want real and relevant results, we must integrate these values into our business.
How do we integrate core Values into our work Culture?
Cominos Family Lawyers is a values-based business. We are a specialist family and divorce law practice, and we pride ourselves on operating all aspects of our business on our core Values. This means that we hire our people, we train our people and way we maintain our people based on our core values.
We follow the Core Values of:
Integrity: We do what we say. Integrity for us means that we are authentic, honest and practice what we promise. We know that lawyers and legal services have lost the confidence and trust of the community at large, and it is for this reason that delivering services with integrity is even more critical.
Proactive: We are thoughtful and caring of each other and our clients. We are always one step ahead, preparing, anticipating and navigating the best possible outcomes for our clients and we proactively find ways to support and empower our team members.
Passionate: We love what we do. We genuinely acknowledge and appreciate the hard work that our team members deliver for the benefit of their clients. Each one of us is passionate about ours and our clients’ successes.
Respect: we believe that respecting our team members and clients is the key to our success. Respect means that we speak with care and empathy. We are always calm and dignified in our communication.
Courage: We have the courage to be different. We have the courage of our convictions. This value is essential in guiding us to advocate for each other and our clients.
Having our 5 Core Values clarified, communicated, and shared at every opportunity keeps our team members engaged, confident and optimistic. Optimism is created because there are no surprises, and everyone knows how to act and communicate with each other and our clients.
What our team members say about working at Cominos Family Lawyers.
It’s no surprise that our team members say the following about working at Cominos Family Lawyers:
1. Happy to go to Work
2. Healthy and Caring work environment
3. Founder creating a positive workplace – set apart from other legal practices
4. Invaluable experience towards career growth
5. Breath of fresh air
6. Strong leadership
7. Transparency
8. Positive energy
9. Opportunity to learn and grow
10. No two days are the same
11. Exposed to lots of different aspects of the business and learning new things
12. Great team and supportive environment
13. Always learning. Fosters growth.
Interested in joining us?
We are always looking for like-minded people to join our team!
Email us at careers@cominoslawyers.com.au