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How supporting magistrate volunteers makes your workforce stronger: Lessons from GTR

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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.