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So March marked my one year anniversary of setting up Metis HR.

Looking back over the year has made me realise how incredible it’s been and what a long way I’ve come. In the last year I’ve got 24 clients, won a business award, been interviewed on two radio programmes, been in the newspaper, developed relationships with Pannone Solicitors and AXA insurance and moved into new premises.

I’ve done the usual ‘setting up a business’ type things - Companies House, banks, accountants, landlords, networking and even got to grips with this new-fangled social media stuff ..…….. and I’ve done your average personal things too; made new friends, drifted from old work colleagues, slipped a disc, got lost visiting clients, bought a sat nav, broken a sat nav, bought another sat nav (not because I got lost, I promise!).

Working for myself was never a long term career goal for me but I feel like I’ve embraced it fully. It’s been an exhilarating journey discovering all the lumps, bumps and warts of self-employment. I can’t wait to discover what year 2 has in store for me. I look forward to having you as a companion on the next phase of the Metis HR odyssey.

Alison

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Due to sustained growth and new development plans, Metis HR announces the opening of their new offices at Station Court, New Hall Hey Road, Rawtenstall.  Established for a little over a year, Metis HR specialise in helping employers deal with all employee related problems – with so many claims being brought to tribunal businesses need support and guidance through the many pitfalls of employment law.

Alison Driver, Managing Director of Metis HR said, “2012 is looking to be a year of growth and development for Metis HR, with new offices, a new agreement with Pannone Solicitors and the free Tuesday night HR Surgeries – I can’t wait!”

Contact Alison Driver, Managing Director at Metis HR 0844 249 1133

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Metis HR, employment and human resources specialists have joined forces with Pannone Solicitors, one of the best known legal firms in the UK.  Metis HR, based in new offices in Rossendale, are proud to announce this new agreement that enables Metis HR clients to access Pannone’s formidable legal powers, experience and judgement in delivering the results employers need.

Jim Lister, Head of Employment Law at Pannone Solicitors commented, “We are in an advantageous position in that we can offer Metis HR clients flexible fee arrangements to suit their budget and this complements perfectly the levels of customer service being provided by Metis.”

Alison Driver, Managing Director of Metis HR, said, “This is fantastic recognition for my business and I am proud to know that my clients will be looked after by the leading UK law firm.”

For more information on how Metis HR can help you click here http://www.metishr.co.uk/dealing-with-problems-with-staff or call us on 0844 249 1133.

For information about Pannone Solicitors http://www.pannone.com/

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Metis HR wins Special Recognition Award in the Rossendale Business Awards

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The Awards are the follow up to the Valley at Work Exhibition and Awards that were held for the first time last year. This year due to the success of the awards the Valley at Work is focusing on this element. The awards are "for the business community from the business community."

Metis HR is sponsoring the award for 'Rossendale's Favourite Business'. The winner of this award will be a Rossendale-based business that is much more than a good company to work for. Development and improvement of its people will be key to how the company is run, and how it communicates and develops partnerships with its customers and suppliers. The winning business will provide a beacon of inspiration for all organisations.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• Active key human resource polices including skills and knowledge learning, equal opportunities, engagement, and staff satisfaction.
• Innovative policies to aid staff attraction and retention.
• Clear evidence of employee satisfaction
• Clear evidence of customer satisfaction
• Clear evidence of supplier satisfaction
• Clear evidence of partner satisfaction

Other awards for 2011 are

• Large Business of the Year (50+ employees)
• Small Business of the Year (≤49 employees)
• Made in Rossendale (Products and Services)
• Website of the year (Launched since 1/11/2010)
• New Business of the Year 
• Retailer of the Year

Nominations for the awards are now open. Check out the website http://www.r-awards.co.uk for more details.

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