CASE STUDY: CLARENDON BUSINESS CENTRES
Clarendon Business Centres provides emerging and established businesses with friendly, hassle free, and cost-effective office space. Clarendon has grown significantly since 1998, and now supplies serviced, managed and virtual office space with modern and well equipped meeting and conference facilities across Oxfordshire, Bournemouth, Bracknell, and Bromley.
Clarendon are keen users of the Critchleys HR Advice Line service.
"As a growing team, we take our HR responsibilities seriously," comments Candy Woodington, Clarendon's Operations Director. "Critchleys HR have advised us on many aspects of employment law - from TUPE and Maternity & Paternity Law to complying with disability discrimination. It is very reassuring to know that Fiona and her team are only a telephone call away, whenever we need expert HR and employment advice. This service is a very affordable way of carrying an HR Director around in your pocket!"
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CASE STUDY: Jamie Briggs Removals & Storage Ltd
Jamie Briggs Removals & Storage Ltd is one of the leading removal specialists in the Oxfordshire area, providing a professional Domestic & Commercial removal service throughout the whole of the UK and Europe.
They recently expanded the business and have a team of 20 people in Bicester and Banbury.
They needed advice on how best to address the seasonal fluctuations of the removal business to the benefit of both clients and employees.
They consulted Critchleys HR who advised them about "zero hour" contracts. This solution enabled the firm to take on more drivers and staff during peak periods without creating a potential problem during more normal months.
Julie Briggs is a keen user of the Critchleys HR Advice Line service.
"We're a removal and storage firm first," comments Julie Briggs. "We are passionate about making sure our clients enjoy a stress free move at a competitive price. We ensure that our staff are well trained, but we don't wish to become employment law experts. Having Fiona and her team at the end of a telephone is a very affordable way of receiving great advice on any employment or HR issues."
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CASE STUDY: SEOPTIMISE
SEOptimise specialise in delivering expert search engine marketing and social media solutions that are specifically customised for its clients.
SEOptimise has been growing its staff levels since the business started and realised that it needs to ensure consistency when dealing with staff, but also to offer the flexibility that is required by a small innovative business.
Commercial Director, Stuart Tofts, uses the Critchleys HR Advice Line service.
"As a growing business in a rapidly evolving technology-driven marketplace, we need to be able to respond to our clients' needs first and are building a team that is committed to this mission," says Stuart.
"Fiona and her team have been instrumental in helping us to develop the appropriate HR policies which reflect our unique company culture and promote excellent working relationships that will result in client satisfaction."
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CASE STUDY: The Vegan Society
The Vegan Society is an educational charity that provides information and guidance on veganism to new and potential vegans, caterers, healthcare professionals, educators and the media.
Veganism is a way of living that seeks to exclude all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing and any other purpose.
As well as giving advice to new and potential vegans, they also provide advocacy to existing vegans, particularly those in vulnerable situations, such as the elderly in hospital or care homes.
Additionally, the Chief Executive Officer maintains contact with government departments and submits responses to consultation documents on subjects such as food labelling, climate change, nutrition and global food security.
Nigel Winter, Chief Executive Officer of The Vegan Society, uses the Critchleys HR Advice Line service.
"As a charity, we have to balance the necessity of following best practice and keeping up to date with employment law against the costs of hiring a full time HR Director. The Critchleys HR Advice line is the perfect solution - offering us access to the best advice whenever we need it, but at a budget that demonstrates real value for money," says Nigel.
"Sian and Fiona are worth their weight in gold!"
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