BUSINESS REPORT
HELPING TO BUILD UP CONSTRUCTION SKILLS
A consultancy that specialises in advising businesses on HR and employment matters has partnered with a training provider to help combat the construction industry’s skills shortage. Lanes Employment Solution Specialists is now working with a training provider based in London and Milton Keynes to offer an entire suite of qualifications for the construction industry. Managing director
Dawn Simpson Lane said: “We have entered into this new partnership so we can help to address the massive skills shortage in the construction industry. “Jointly, we also offer fully funded
Education to get Fenestration Construction onto the curriculum.” The firm’s experienced HR
‘WE CAN HELP
TO ADDRESS THE MASSIVE SKILLS SHORTAGE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY’
consultants have the knowledge and skills to support clients’ businesses with all HR topics and has expert Growth and Rescue Specialists to guide clients through transitions of growth or decline. Dawn added: “We
assist businesses of all sizes, but most frequently support SMEs, and other businesses that lack dedicated HR support departments or the
extensive knowledge
Employability Programmes to sectors such as the unemployed, people on probation and homeless people which leads to them obtaining their CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme) card to get work on site. This can be further supported by funded courses in glass and glazing for people looking to get into the industry. “We are also working hard on
promotions and campaigns to entice more women into the construction industry and are actively seeking support from the Department of
that serious HR issues require. “As a special offer to Chamber members we will undertake a free HR Company Health Check and provide a highly comprehensive report and make recommendations as necessary.”
Visit:
www.lanes employment
solutions.com
MEMBERS TEAM UP TO DELIVER TOP SERVICE
AJS Express Parcels Limited has teamed up with a fellow Chamber member to offer a high-quality service to bereaved families. The delivery firm was launched
last year by Tony Spooner and has already picked up several clients needing everything from the services of a standard courier right through to a critical next day express delivery or emergency same day delivery. The firm’s desire to provide a
cost-effective, reliable and eco- friendly service brought them to the attention of fellow Chamber member Nene Legal which offers will writing, lasting power of attorney, prepaid funeral plans and estate planning services. The two businesses are now
working together to ensure bereaved families can receive the documents they need from Nene Legal at a time that suits them. Nene Legal director Simon Bonanno said: “We keep wills securely for clients. When someone passes away their relatives often
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need to provide the will to various organisations. “We were looking for a Chamber member delivery firm who understood the importance of families receiving the documents they need at a time that suits them, whether that’s during the day, in the evenings or at weekends. “We wanted to find a trusted
courier who could provide this service at an affordable price whilst maintaining the high standard of service that our clients expect and we know that AJS Express Parcels Limited can deliver this for us.”
Simon Bonanno and Tony Spooner
Dawn Simpson Lane
BEING RESPONSIBLE IS GOOD BUSINESS
According to ‘Double the Donation Research’ 55% of consumers are willing to pay more for products from socially responsible companies, as consumers feel good purchasing from companies that help the community. This in turn improves public image and sales. When companies
show that they are dedicated to improving their communities through projects such as Employer Supported Volunteering, they are more likely to attract and retain valuable, hardworking employees. Voluntary Impact Northamptonshire (VIN) is delighted to introduce
ESV Northants. A new service that offers companies a range of support to enable Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) through Employer Supported Volunteering (ESV), within the Northamptonshire community. Through its countywide network, companies can benefit from increased opportunities to engage with voluntary and community groups, allowing people from different sectors to come together to make a positive impact on the local community. Communications and event coordinator Rebekah Broady said: “A
successfully managed ESV programme can be a fulfilling experience for everyone – employees, employers and the community and voluntary sector groups. Employees can gain new skills and experiences, which can often be applicable to their role in the business they work for.”
Call: 01604 637522 Email:
contact@voluntaryimpact.org.uk Visit:
www.voluntaryimpact.org.uk
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