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Archive News 1999:
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THE BREAKFAST CLUB
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November 1999
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The latest series of Breakfast Briefings from Relay Recruitment has proved a hit with Yorkshire HR professionals and company directors.
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Offering delegates a brush up in Employment Law, the sessions were co-hosted by Relay managing director, Steven Street, and senior partner at Emsleys Solicitors, Paul Grindley. Each of the 60-capacity events, which were held at a number of venues across West Yorkshire, was fully attended.
Topics included Employment Tribunal Claims, Working Time Regulations, Compulsory Trade Union Recognition, Unfair Dismissal and Family Friendly Practice. The popularity of the sessions is, says Steven Street, an indication of how seriously developments are taken.
“With domestic employment law undergoing the most significant raft of changes in recent history, Human Resources managers must stay abreast of just how the new legislation will affect their organisation and its workforce.”
The intention of the Breakfast Briefings was to provide the requisite information in clear, jargon-free language. They provoked much discussion among attendees, with many people seeking predictions for future changes.
Delegates included Sally Wright, Human Resources Manager with Airedale International Air Conditioning in Leeds, who said, “The presentation cut through the red tape to present current legislative issues in straightforward terms. The environment was very relaxed and there was the opportunity to ask questions and debate particular issues afterwards. In addition, it did not cut into my working day too much, as I was in the office by 9.30.”
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HIGH FLIERS GET THEIR WINGS
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November 1999
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Relay Recruitment’s Partnership with Schools initiative has seen high-flying pupils from Dixon’s City Technical College in Bradford gain their paragliding licences at HM Richard Allen Barrack in Topcliffe, North Yorkshire.
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Six students, selected for their academic achievements, contributions to college life or progress in the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, got their wings. The two-day programme involved instruction in paraglider control, then being lifted to 1,000ft by Land Rover towrope before descending safely to earth.
In taking part, the youngsters braved 16 hours of cold, drizzly weather conditions. Despite this, there were sufficient thermals for everyone to enjoy a leisurely return to terra firma.
The Partnership with Schools programme involves careers advice to students, the provision of equipment and bursaries, and the organisation of extra-curricular activities such as the paragliding event. It has a serious aim, according to Relay managing director, Steven Street.
“We have recognised the inherent benefits to a company such as ours of partnerships with schools, and are working hard to promote relationships with students through their transition to adult life and their chosen careers.
“As well as a traditional academic focus, Dixon’s CTC is known as a pioneer in the creation of a sense of citizenship among students. This was evident at the paragliding sessions, where they worked together during their training, and offered colleagues much-needed support when it came to taking to the skies. Such characteristics will continue to be in demand in the skills-led marketplace of the future, and are where we hope to maintain our competitive edge by presenting clients with well-rounded, highly proficient candidates.”
Currently, Relay is planning to broaden the scheme by sending its consultants in to West Yorkshire schools to offer careers advice to students.
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