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We've reached our Mayday Mile target!

We were delighted to welcome Ryan and Debs from the RNLI to the office this week.
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Ryan and Debs from the RNLI meet Marley!

They popped in to thank us for taking part in the RNLI's Mayday Mile and Marley took a shine to both of them!


The Consult Centre team got involved in the Mayday Mile because the RNLI is our chosen charity to support this year.


The Morecambe lifeboat crew of volunteers do such an amazing job all year round, answering emergency calls at all hours and in all weather, saving lives at sea.


The RNLI put out a call to action for supporters to take part in the Mayday Mile.

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The idea behind the Mayday Mile was for people to raise funds for the RNLI by setting a target for the number of miles to walk, run or cycle during the first half of May.

The Consult Centre team of Ruth, Lesley, Nikki, Greg, Khaalisa, Taylor and Jacob set a target of 60 combined miles and we smashed the target!


But we are still short of our overall target of £500 sponsorship for the RNLI.

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The Consult Centre team with Ryan and Debs

This is where you can help!


If you would like to make a small donation to our Mayday Mile fundraising page, for the Morecambe lifeboat crew, please click here.

 
 
 

Guest Blog: Passionate about HR

The Consult Centre has invited local business professionals to write a guest blog. This week, we hear from HR specialist Debbie Bullock



I can help you!

Tell me what people issues you are dealing with today.


This can be a one-off piece of work or we could have an ongoing HR working relationship. I can make sure you have the basics in place such as handbooks and contracts, with a HR process that works for you to support your managers with their employee case load to ensure it is dealt with efficiently and fairly to achieve the best possible outcome.


So, why work with me when there are lots of HR professionals out there?


I have a strong, knowledgeable, and up to date HR background specialising in Employment Law. My background career as an employee has given me insights into the Leisure and Tourism sectors, Education, Retail, Mail Order, Distribution and On-line industries.


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Debbie Bullock

I now run my own business and work with SMEs in my local area. I appreciate how important speed of response, trust and confidence, fairness and transparency is, whilst considering the cost, commercial, financial and legal implications for the business.

I am passionate about HR and I care about people. I will always be fair and equitable, I will ask questions, I will want to understand you and your approach to your people. I want to work with you and I want your business to succeed with a happy and motivated workforce.

I am not afraid of having difficult conversations or tackling things. I will always tell you if I think your approach carries a risk and will encourage your business to become an employer of choice. I like to build sustained relationships and will encourage your team to aim for harmonious working relationships which in turn lead to a happier workforce, which in turn improves productivity and results in a successful business.

I can advise you and your managers on employee relations in line with Employment Law guidelines. I can set up your HR function, I can dip in and out and offer support/advice when you need it. I have flexible working options that can fit with you to support your business.

I am highly skilled in all aspects of HR I have maintained my own learning, development, training and knowledge throughout my whole career demonstrating my commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD). I can help you and your teams navigate your way through these difficult times. If you are having to look at restructuring within your teams, I can help support you and your people find solutions and ways forward.

I have excellent interpersonal skills and am at my best when supporting people to engender good Employee Relations.

I have a wealth of knowledge and ability to work with ill-health issues and welfare challenges.

I have a strong business, professional background with a Graduate Diploma in Personnel Management focused in Employment Law from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN).

My aim is to support you to have a harmonious working relationship with your staff. I care deeply about people, their lives, our communities and believe we work better pulling together, not pulling apart.

If you would like me to help you, your team and ultimately your business, please contact me on 07836 650500 or info@debbiebullockhr.com I look forward to hearing from you.


For more on Debbie see the Debbie Bullock HR website

 
 
 

Time for an update from the team

We've had an exciting week at The Consult Centre.


New team members, new challenges, and even video messages from celebrities!


First of all, a very warm welcome to Taylor and Jacob who have joined us as apprentice designers.

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Taylor celebrating his 20th birthday

Taylor turned 20 on his second day with us and celebrated in style!

Meanwhile Jacob, who could turn out to be our resident snapper with his photography skills, put them to good use.


But I'm not sure Lesley was quite ready to be a model!
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Jacob is our office paparazzi!


Both Taylor and Jacob have done an excellent job during their first week and settled right into life at The Consult Centre.


They will even be joining in our new monthly challenge - set by Ruth - for us to try to get as many 5 star client reviews as possible by the end of May!

We have split into two teams - Nikki, Khaalisa, Taylor and Jacob (Team Room and Coaching) and Lesley and Greg (Team Social) - and both teams have been tasked with asking our clients and customers to leave us a nice review on Facebook, Google and Trustpilot.

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Clinton Baptiste from TV's Phoenix Nights

The team with the most positive reviews at the end of the month, will win a package of prizes!


Meanwhile Ruth came up with an unusual way of motivating Greg for the challenge.


She asked for a special message from Phoenix Nights star 'Clinton Baptiste' through the celebrity personal message site Cameo - with hilarious results.


See The UK Small Business Group page for the video in full!


Meanwhile Khaalisa has been making progress on developing her video editing skills, while Nikki has been keeping the office in order as we start to open up again for Covid-safe hot-desking and room bookings.


I'll be back with another update from the team - including the latest on the Review Challenge - in a couple of weeks' time!


In the meantime, if anyone would like to leave us a nice review, the links are right here!






(Don't forget to mention me. Please?)
 
 
 
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