LMR Newsletter - February 2006 - 1



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    We're getting bigger and better

    Our Wellingborough office has expanded and moved to new town centre premises.

    We've relocated to Orient Way, next to the Market Square and now employ a team of seven.

    Chief Executive Officer Richard Burton said: "It's a lot more convenient for job hunters to call in and see us in the town cen...Read More.
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    How to keep workers fit for business

    We're bombarded with appeals for temps at this time of year, when so many workers take time off with colds and sniffles.

    As we continue into the peak cold season, we've made a few suggestions on how you and your staff can avoid falling prey to germs.

    1.Keep washing your hands
    Cold viruses ca...Read More.
    We're blowing our own trumpet

    It's rewarding to get positive feedback from our clients. Here's just a sample of the comments we have received during the past month:

    This is just a quick note to thank you for the excellent service you supplied to Whitworths through 2005. Excellent quality of staff and efficient communication....Read More.
    Transworld Publishers

    All the staff LMR have supplied so far, have been exactly what we were
    looking for; it's good to know that whoever turns up is likely to be up to
    the task!

    Andy Lay,Warehouse Manager, Transworld Publishers...Read More.
    Open University

    We have been a client of LMR for over 12 months and have been impressed with all aspects of their service.
    We have found them to be prompt, friendly, professional and the communication between our organisations is excellent. The temporary staff supplied to us have been carefully selected for our re...Read More.
    New Faces - Elaine Shears

    The new Operations Manager at our Newton Aycliffe branch has a secret under her belt - or should we say the secret IS her belt.

    For 38-year-old Elaine Shears is a brown belt Teesside karate champion!

    But these days her skills are more focused on helping companies find the right workers than ma...Read More.
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    New Faces - Sarah Marsden

    Sarah Marsden is banking on a new career in recruitment at our Wellingborough office.

    Sarah has spent the last four years in London's banking hub, The Square Mile, working as a Foreign Accounts Executive for HSBC. Her role involved balancing global accounts following millions of pounds of daily t...Read More.
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    New employment rights for gay couples

    Gay couples are now entitled to the same employment benefits as married heterosexual couples.

    Gay couples who have legally registered their partnerships, are entitled to the same rights as heterosexual couples, under the Civil Partnership Act.

    The new legislation, guarantees "civil partners"...Read More.
    Tough new penalties for employing illegal workers

    Employers should be aware that tough new penalties and prison sentences for employing illegal workers are being introduced this year.
    Chief executive officer Richard Burton said: "As part of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill, any business caught employing an illegal worker will have to p...Read More.
    And Finally....

    With Valentine's Day, looming on the horizon, it looks like love is in the air at many companies.

    A new study shows office affairs are on the increase because the UK's long working hours culture is forcing colleagues to spend more time together.
    And occupational psychologist Chantal Gautier who...Read More.

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