Client Profile
Our portfolio of clients consists of organizations from a wide range of industry sectors and sizes. Examples of some current and recent industry sectors include:
We have recently won a contract with a town council to provide HR outsourcing services. We are developing a staff handbook and updating complex contracts of employment to meet the needs of a range of posts, including permanent, fixed term and casual contracts.
Testimonials
"As a growing company I knew that some extra HR resource would be useful but I didn’t feel we warranted a full time HR officer.
It was a good day for Suffolk Life when we engaged the services of Picasso HR."
Henry Catchpole, Managing Director, Suffolk Life Pensions Ltd
As trustees on the interview panel, it is only fair to admit that we were quite sceptical about what the tests would show, but this was a key appointment and we didn't want to get it wrong. We did not look at the results prior to the interview process as we did not want them to colour our views in any way. We held candidate presentations, and then the following day interviewed candidates in a more formal setting. Lucy from PicassoHR attended the latter as an observer and had copies of the candidates' profiles.
Once we had interviewed the candidates, we then discussed their answers and many of the points that arose could be explained from their profiles. Interestingly, Lucy had raised concerns about one candidate. and the fact that he was likely to be showing high levels of stress and not be coping well with the interview process. We had seen this side of him in the presentation. The profile also indicated that he was likely to be uncomfortable with many aspects of a management role and again this was borne out in his answers to our questions.
The profiles were key in helping us make our final decision which involved three closely matched candidates who all had similar scores. As a relatively small charity, the knock on effects of getting the appointment of a new manager wrong can be huge.
Overall, it was an interesting and valuable exercise and one we would certainly repeat for any key post. It certainly left us a lot less sceptical!
Elaine Ainsworth , Manager, East Sufolk Advocacy Network
“We were looking for an HR advisor to work with our rapidly expanding Go Ape! business. Picasso HR has lightened the load, freeing the Directors to focus on running the business.
We have sites around the UK and have some unusual contractual and people issues. We’ve made complex demands on their knowledge and experience of employment law and people management.
The service has, without exception, been professional, friendly and helpful.”
Tristram Mayhew, Chief Gorilla & Managing Director, GoApe!
Julie Foster, Owner/Managing Director, Potions & Possibilities Ltd
Richard Edwards, Director, Quatreus
“We’ve been dealing with Picasso HR for around four years now (2004), and have been advised on contracts, company handbooks, job descriptions, appraisals, occupational health and health and safety. It’s very reassuring to know that there’s always someone at the end of the phone to contact if we need advice.
We feel our workplace is now a better environment to work in and our staff know that we have their health and interests at heart. They are aware that we have professional help and that everything is done properly and we’re up to date with new legislation – thanks to Picasso HR.”
Claire & Daniel Barr, Directors, Anglia Factors (Ipswich) Ltd
“BDK is a Suffolk-based family owned adhesive technology firm with around 70 employees. We first employed Picasso HR in April 2001. The management team had just changed after the previous owner-managers retired.
They do almost everything from writing terms and conditions of employment and staff handbook to dealing with personnel issues through to in-house training and development activities for management.
Working with Picasso HR saves me and my co-director considerable time – leaving us free to run the rest of the business.”
Malcolm Toms, Joint Managing Director, BDK Industrial Products
Just a brief note to say thank you so much for yesterday's session and your skilful handling which resulted in Bxxx and I being able to talk face to face quite honestly and an agreement being reached. I'm not sure how else this would have been achieved.
Although the process was uncomfortable at times it was definitely worthwhile and I would classify it as "productive pain"!
Subject to Bxxxx as well as myself being happy to do so, I would be keen to share the agreement - and perhaps some of the content as well -with Lxxxxx as you had offered.
Once again - many thanks
SK, Ipswich, Mediation participant
Factair has been working with Picasso HR since 2005 and they have provided us with enormous assistance and support for all our personnel issues. Not only do Picasso HR ensure we keep up to date and ahead of changes to employment legislation but also help us with on-going day to day personnel issues. The staff are extremely helpful and knowledgeable and I would have no hesitation in recommending Picasso HR to companies which need external support with their human resources requirement.
James Coleman , Commercial Director, Factair Ltd Call us now on 01473 890037 or us
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