Category: Employers
Why Imperial College London Made Space for Magistrates – and Why Other Employers Should Too
What can serving as a magistrate teach someone about leadership, judgment and decision‑making? Harbhajan JP - former Human Resources Director at Imperial College London and an active magistrate - shares his unique perspective on the value magistrates bring to their employers, and why organisations that support civic service stand to gain far more than they give.
How supporting magistrate volunteers makes your workforce stronger: Lessons from GTR
Most employers search hard for employees who can stay calm under pressure, communicate clearly, and make sound, fair decisions. Some companies have discovered a surprising source for all three: employees who volunteer as magistrates - and they’re reaping the benefits! We spoke to magistrate Paul, a train driver at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), and his line manager Tom, Area Operations Manager, about how magistrate volunteering works alongside a frontline operational role and why employers should encourage it.
From courtroom to boardroom: a call for employers to support the magistrates of tomorrow
Minister for Family Justice Lord Ponsonby discusses why the MoJ is asking employers to encourage the magistrates of tomorrow and give recognition to this historic service.