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Alison’s HR journey A
in her role as an HR consultant. She said: “While travelling, I faced many challenges and this experience helped me to develop a higher level of communication skills in interacting with people in different cultures. “I also had to think on my feet when learning how to adapt to unanticipated situations and improvise new plans due to periodic travel mishaps and unexpected events. A classic example was when I was in Peru and there were protestors who had blocked the border across to Bolivia and I had to make last minute alternative travel arrangements to continue on my journey.” Sue has worked for blue chip companies such as Rolls-
Royce and Virgin Media where she implemented a number of HR solutions to save money and increase productivity in areas such as restructuring, resource planning, driving a high performance culture and introducing new sales commission schemes. Evergreen HR Consulting offers recruitment and HR
strategy. Sue said: “Our vision is to develop long-term relationships with clients big or small where we can gain an in depth understanding of their business needs and make sure that we provide proactive HR solutions which match their business goals.”
world traveller with 14 years experience in HR is setting up a new company to help businesses to prepare for growth. Sue Green of Evergreen HR Consulting said travelling around the world for six months was a great asset
‘Our vision is to develop long-term relationships with clients big or small’
Alison Mennell and Robert Williams Bathroom supplier
keeps it in the family As one member of the family retires, another takes over at one of the biggest bathroom showrooms in the Midlands. Robert Williams has handed over the reins of
Norton Bathrooms to his daughter, Alison Mennell. The family business, which has been trading for 35 years, has a showroom in Norton Canes, Cannock and one in Stafford.
Sue Green Event to boost apprenticeships
The latest unemployment figures have shown an increase to 2,227 in Cannock Chase. More needs to be done to help individuals gain employment and help companies get an extra brain and pair of hands. A free event, which will help promote
apprenticeships, will be held on 10 February between 9am and 11am at South Staffordshire College. It will be supported by Chase Chamber of Commerce, Cannock District Council and Job Centre Plus.
Businesses will be able to speak to specialist supporting agencies about employing and supporting apprentices. James Whybrow, director of workforce
development at the College, said: “Businesses are now increasingly realising the enormous benefits that apprenticeships create, not only in terms of a highly skilled workforce but also by boosting productivity and staff retention.”
For further information, email
apprenticeships@southstaffs.ac.uk
‘I am hugely optimistic about the future and look forward to driving Norton Bathrooms forwards’
Alison said: “We believe we offer quality equipment from some of the leading suppliers and manufacturers in the industry. We can supply a full range of baths, shower enclosures, sanitary ware, brassware, tiling materials and accessories. "I grew up with the business watching all the
hard work, long hours and stress my parents put in to build it into what it is today. “I am very fortunate to join Norton Bathrooms
where we have fantastic loyal motivated staff most of whom have been with the business for many years. Although I have many key decisions to make I know I have their total support. “I am hugely optimistic about the future and
look forward to driving Norton Bathrooms forwards with a new marketing strategy.”
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