Monthly Archives: October 2020

Finance and Banking, News

American Express and Amazon Business Launch Co-branded Credit Cards for Small Businesses in the UK

American Express (NYSE: AXP) today announced the launch of the new Amazon Business American Express® Card and the Amazon Business Prime American Express® Card for small businesses in the UK. The Cards offer a host of rich rewards and payment flexibility designed to help businesses better manage their cash flow and gain greater insight into their spending.

The Cards provide an enhanced check-out experience on Amazon Business UK and Amazon.co.uk that gives Cardmembers the option to earn reward points or select a deferred payment term for each transaction, enabling them to make the best payment choice for their finances. Reward points can be earned anywhere American Express Cards are accepted and redeemed toward future Amazon purchases or applied to the balance of their monthly Card statement. This new Card programme in the UK has been developed as part of the on-going relationship between American Express and Amazon which includes a co-branded programme in the US and a global Card acceptance relationship.

This launch comes at a time when 63% of British small businesses say cash flow issues have led them to delay purchasing goods and services they need to run their business, according to new research from American Express and YouGov1. Nearly a quarter (23%) of the survey participants said they have put off ‘bigger ticket’ purchases over the last six months until they have funds available, and 38% of them are only buying the ‘essentials’ they need to keep their business operating.

Commenting on the new Card launch, Colin O’Flaherty, General Manager of UK Global Commercial Services at American Express, said: “We have been serving small businesses for over 60 years, and are passionate about helping our small business customers effectively run and grow their businesses, especially during this challenging period. With many UK SMEs facing financial hardships, we want to make it easier for businesses to manage their finances and continue accessing the goods and products they need with more options to pay. We know that a vast number of the UK’s businesses rely on Amazon’s wide-ranging products and services and are excited to launch this powerful and flexible new payment tool that will allow small businesses to select how to pay, purchase by purchase.”

Dave Brittain, Director of Amazon Business UK, said “Working with American Express to launch the small business credit Card was a natural decision for Amazon, given our shared long-standing commitment to helping small businesses flourish globally. We’re incredibly proud to launch this Card programme as it offers small business owners and entrepreneurs the best of both companies: the convenience and value they have come to know and love from Amazon, underpinned by the world-class service, benefits, access and security of American Express. These benefits have never been more important at a time when businesses are navigating the challenges and uncertainty which Covid-19 has presented.”

Amazon Business American Express Cardmembers and Amazon Business Prime American Express Cardmembers will have access to the following key benefits:

  • 2% Amazon Rewards points on the first £120,000 in purchases at Amazon.co.uk, Amazon Business UK and Whole Foods Market UK each calendar year, 1% thereafter or 90-day payment terms on such purchases for Cardmembers who are Business Prime members on Amazon Business UK
  • 1.5% Amazon Rewards points on the first £120,000 in purchases at Amazon.co.uk, Amazon Business UK and Whole Foods Market UK each calendar year, 1% thereafter or 60-day payment terms on such purchases for all other Cardmembers
  • 0.5% Amazon Rewards points on all other purchases for all Cardmembers

Both Cards come with a £50 annual fee, however, this is waived for new Business Prime American Express Cardmembers in the first year. Upon approval, new Cardmembers who are Business Prime members will receive an Amazon gift card with £50 value, and all other Cardmembers will receive a £25 Amazon gift card. As an added benefit for Amazon Business Prime American Express Cardmembers, their Cards will feature a unique vertical design that is composed of metal.

Terms and conditions apply. To learn more about the Amazon Business American Express Card, visit americanexpress.com/uk/amazonbusinesscard

News, Start Ups

Eight top tips for setting up your own trade business

Being your own boss has many perks that make it an appealing career move, but it also presents challenges you’ll need to prepare for.

To help those looking to set up their own business, IronmongeryDirect, the UK’s largest supplier of specialist ironmongery, has spoken to tradespeople who have already taken the step to go self-employed, to reveal eight things to be aware of.

Consider if you’re a sole trader or limited company

Choosing whether you will operate as a sole trader or as a limited company is an important step and will have implications for how you pay your taxes. A sole trader is the simplest form of business structure and is essentially a self-employed person who is the sole owner of the business. A limited company has its own legal identity, separate from its owners and managers. This remains the case even if you’re the only person in the company.  Despite a limited company being a more complex structure, it offers an owner more protection. This is because as a sole trader, you have unlimited liability, meaning the law does not distinguish between your business and your personal property. This means that if your business incurs losses then your property could be seized by creditors.

Michael Wynn, Managing Director of Yorkshire Brickwork Contractors, said: “Setting up as a sole trader is seen as more manageable for busy tradespeople. This tends to be the preferred choice as less administration is involved when managing taxes, in addition to lower costs compared to a limited company.”

Put together a business plan

One of your first priorities should be to create a detailed business plan.

Christopher Field, who set up CJF Electrical Services, said: “By creating a business plan detailing all of your initial overhead costs, you ensure that you can save and budget for all the things you need to get started. This will include things like a van, tools, uniform, insurance, qualifications, and budget for marketing and advertising your services.

“Make a list of everything you need to buy and do, as well as estimating how long it will take to get everything sorted. It takes time to apply for a bank account, get the appropriate and best deal for insurance, set up wholesale accounts and create a website and social media channels, so don’t expect it to be quick to set up!”

Make sure you have the right insurance

Business insurance is essential in any sector but is especially important in trades where health and safety is a factor in day-to-day work.

Alan Gott, from Alan’s Home Improvement Services, said: “It’s very important that you have public liability insurance (PLI) and professional indemnity insurance (PII). PLI covers you for injury and property damage claims made against you, whilst PII covers things like negligence claims and unintentional breaches of copyright or loss of data.”

Don’t forget your taxes Another part of getting your finances in order is knowing what taxes you’ll need to pay. Michael Wynn adds: “Remember to make sure you keep up-to-date records of all business sales and expenses and plan to submit a self-assessment tax return every year – this is critical so do not forget! If you don’t keep up to date, it‘s really easy to fall behind and find yourself in a rather sticky situation.

“Another thing to note is that if your turnover is more than £85k, you must register for VAT. You can also register voluntarily if you sell to other VAT-registered businesses and want to reclaim the VAT at the end of the year.”

Focus on customer service

While good customer service is always important, it is particularly crucial when first starting out as it can be the difference between your business succeeding or failing.

Alan Gott added: “Remember that customer service is key. Create a personalised and quirky answerphone message so that people can leave a message, and always respond to messages promptly, regardless of whether or not you’re able to do the job. Arrive on time, and always be polite, courteous and obliging with your customers. This will help you to build up trust and spread positive word of mouth.

“Remember that even the little jobs can lead to more work in the future, so never turn down opportunities because you think they’re not big enough for you to spend time on.”

Market your services

Marketing your services can be done cheaply and effectively online, using Facebook or Google My Business. This will help people find you and increase awareness of your business.

Andy Porter said: “Look into local advertising methods to market your services and see how other tradespeople are doing it for inspiration. Alternatively, social media sites like Facebook can also be a great way to market your services for free if you don’t have the budget for advertising.”

Keep a cash reserve handy

Businesses need to be prepared to deal with the unexpected and keeping a cash reserve could help your company get through difficult times.

Andy Porter, a self-employed carpenter, said: “It’s important to make sure you’ve got plenty of money saved up in advance, as cash flow is really important. Having a contingency pot of emergency funds will help make your business resilient during quiet periods, as well as allowing you to deal with unforeseen occurrences beyond your control.”

Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Remember that you don’t have to go it alone when you’re first setting out. Industry organisations, friends and family on similar ventures are great resources of knowledge.

Andy Porter added: “It’s a good idea to speak with other sole traders that have established their own businesses and done it all before. Ask them for advice to help you repeat your successes and avoid their mistakes. This can also be a good way to build relationships with professionals in other trades, which can sometimes lead to additional work that you otherwise wouldn’t have been offered.”

IronmongeryDirect sells a range of tools and products you might need to start up your own trades business – for more information, visit: https://www.ironmongerydirect.co.uk/

News, Property

New housing development in Birmingham reaches key milestone

Half of the homes have now been constructed at a new housing development which is transforming a former industrial site in Kings Norton.

Bellway West Midlands is building a selection of two, three and four-bedroom houses and two-bedroom apartments at The Oaks, off Parsons Hill, on a brownfield site that had been vacant for many years.

Once complete, the development will consist of 171 new homes, with 17 of these provided as affordable housing for local people.

Construction work started at the site in July 2018 and is now due to be complete in 2022. More than 50 of the private homes have already been sold and 60 homes are now occupied.

A four-bedroom Magnolia showhome is available for house-hunters to visit at The Oaks on an appointment-only basis.

Sales Director for Bellway West Midlands, Marie Richards, said: “The Oaks is proving to be a draw for not only local people but also those from further afield who are looking to secure a new home closer to the city centre.

“With the A441 just down the road and Kings Norton train station around a mile-and-a-half away, we’re seeing many commuters and professionals move here, including doctors, nurses and teachers moving closer to some of the top-rated schools in the Kings Norton area.

“The homes at The Oaks are bordered by woodland yet close to Kings Norton’s high street shops, so day-to-day essentials are just a short walk away.

“Due to the high levels of interest we have received for The Oaks, we have made the decision to release another selection of homes. This will help even more house-hunters secure their dream property at this sought-after development.”

The remaining homes at The Oaks will be housetypes from Bellway’s Artisan Collection. The collection, which first launched in 2019, features 44 elite designs of varying sizes and layouts. Prices for the homes start at £241,895.

For more information on the new homes being built at The Oaks, call 0121 756 2091 or visit bellway.co.uk.

Creative News, Networking, News

Virtual events platform Totem launches to restore commercial and networking opportunities to pre-Covid standards

Event organisers no longer need to settle for unengaging and noninteractive virtual conferences and exhibitions, thanks to a new platform developed during lockdown.

Totem has been launched by the experts behind video editing platform Binumi Pro and events industry creative partner Amigo to allow users to host events of any size – from a roundtable of ten to a multi-track event for 10,000 people. And it promises the same slick production, sponsor opportunities and spontaneous networking found at real-life events.

Totem is geared up for interactivity, with features such as live polling, Q&As, exclusive downloads and live video content across multiple tracks. Interactive exhibition stands allow for one-to-one meetings supported by curated content.

The platform retains all of the opportunities for networking that exist in real life. Attendees can engage with each other via video calls, virtual meeting rooms and social networking, all within the confines of the event.

Totem also ensures that organisers have a flexible and scalable range of sponsorship opportunities of anything from meeting rooms and roundtables to exhibition stands and virtual delegate bags.

A number of major blue chip clients have already signed up to use the new platform.

Christopher Bo Shields, Chief Creative Officer and Co-founder, Binumi Pro, said: “We host events every day, and when lockdown started, we realised the events industry was going to need to fundamentally rethink its product. We began developing Totem, which we can confidently say sets a new standard for virtual events.

“With Totem, you’ve not just got an existing solution retrofitted. This has the specific needs of event organisers in the new normal in mind. It’s got the same, or better, slick production standards and sponsor opportunities you’d get at in-person events – and we’re particularly proud to be able to resurrect the much-missed creative hustle and bustle and spontaneity of real-life networking.

“2020 was all about putting a sticking plaster on the problem – 2021 is all about looking for an events strategy that people can use long term, and Totem responds to that need. It’s goodbye to clunky Zoom seminars and makeshift teleconference roundtables, and hello to an entirely new experience.”

Totem events can be held entirely online, or in a hybrid format alongside a real-life event. It is a self-service solution, and is modular, meaning that elements can be switched on and off with ease.

Totem can be reshelled with customers’ own branding, enabling them to develop their own range of virtual events solutions.

Security is at Totem’s core, with the platform being ISO27001 certified and fully GDPR compliant.

Totem sits alongside video editing platform Binumi Pro in the tech stack, together providing a single solution for video production and the dissemination of video content at live and virtual events.

 

Case Studies and Partnerships, Marketing, PR and SEO, News

Gannett selects Uberall as its global presence management solution

Uberall has been selected by Gannett Co., Inc. and its digital marketing subsidiary ReachLocal to become their premier provider of presence management solutions. Gannett is the largest media publisher in the U.S., operating more than 250 local media brands, USA TODAY and Newsquest in the U.K., and digital marketing services companies serving clients around the world.

As part of the agreement, Uberall will acquire Gannett’s SweetIQ subsidiary. Providing an array of local digital marketing services, the SweetIQ team will join Uberall and become part of a new Montreal hub, the company’s seventh location outside its Berlin headquarters.

“We’re thrilled that Gannett selected our ‘Near Me’ Brand Experience platform as their presence management solution,” said Florian Hübner, co-founder and CEO of Uberall. “We also want to welcome SweetIQ’s staff to Uberall and look forward to providing even better service and support to our North American partners going forward.”

More than 90% of internet users conduct online ‘Near Me’ searches for local business information and a majority of those are high-intent, high converting lookups. Now more than ever, consumers are even more reliant on the internet as the first point of contact with local businesses, whether large enterprises or independent shops and restaurants. Being found, engaging and converting local customers on search engines, directories, mobile apps and key vertical sites is paramount in the Age of ‘Near Me’.

“In the online-offline economy, marketers of all sizes must create compelling ‘Near Me’ brand experiences,” said Norman Rohr, SVP marketing for Uberall. “That includes optimised Google My Business listings, social media presence management, directory listings, reputation management and local ads.”

Uberall data shows that enterprises and small businesses which actively manage their online reputations and business listings see high double-digit growth in search impressions, calls, map views and website clicks.

Learn more at https://uberall.com

Creative News, Marketing, PR and SEO, News

LAB Group establishes two specialist agency brands, Riverr and VERJ

LAB Group has announced the launch of two new specialist agency brands, Riverr and VERJ, as it elevates its existing LAB agency brand to group-level in order to offer a single point of entry for clients.

As LAB Group continues to grow, and diversify its client offering, it has identified the need to develop and nurture specialist agencies, allowing room for teams to craft their expertise and innovate under the banner of ‘best-in-class agencies helping you reshape the digital world’.

VERJ is the behavioural science hub of the group, with Riverr providing innovation in cutting edge digital services. Both agencies sit alongside Studio BLUP, a creative studio rooted in the New Culture, and Reflect Digital, an SEO and PPC specialist agency.

Riverr is an innovative digital agency specialising in solution design, product development and platform implementation, representing the best digital talent offered by LAB Group. As well as offering innovative frameworks, cutting-edge services and product design and development, the agency will continue its long-standing partnership with traditional CMS’s such as Sitecore and Episerver. It will be led by Andy Mason, who was formerly General Manager, LAB and is moving into the dual role of Chief Operating Officer, LAB Group and Managing Director, Riverr.

VERJ is a practitioner-led, optimisation agency, bringing together the best from digital, sciences and academia to reshape how we look at the digital world. VERJ is the behavioural sciences hub of LAB and will focus on core services around research and insights, creative and optimisation to help clients understand their audiences better, solve new challenges and drive results.

Both specialist agencies are focused on the enterprise space, working with funded ventures, enterprise clients and ecommerce. In partnership, they are currently working on innovation grants and projects to transform industries.

The announcement follows LAB Group’s recent acquisition of creative agency Studio BLUP and its acquisition of digital agency Reflect Digital last year.

Jonny Tooze, CEO, LAB Group, said: “We’re really excited about the next stage of growth in LAB Group. Moving the LAB brand to group-level enables us to clarify our service offering and the quality we can deliver for our clients. It also paves the way for other agencies to join the group, further expanding our portfolio. Riverr and VERJ will sit alongside Reflect Digital and Studio BLUP as unique and energetic agencies focused on fostering a people-first culture and delivering great work.”

Food & Drink, News

Lyre’s secures £9m investment to lead global non-alcoholic spirit growth

The world’s most awarded non-alcoholic spirits company, Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spirit Co. has announced the successful closure of seed round funding, securing a total of £9m in growth capital, the most material investment on record to date for the category.

This significant business injection accelerates Lyre’s vision of changing the way the world drinks and provides ongoing investment for core product growth, category innovation and new market expansion.

18 months since its launch, Lyre’s has moved into a global leadership position in non-alcoholic spirits, pre-empting and responding to changing consumer demand and drinking behaviour.

The non-alcoholic category is rapidly emerging with huge growth experienced globally and in the UK in the last 12 months driven by health, lifestyle and responsibility factors across all age groups.

Despite a challenging 2020, Lyre’s has focused on the direct-to-consumer segment and delivered over 400% monthly recurring revenue growth since January 2020, exceeding all forecasts the company had previously set.

The fast-growing category is being matched by fast-paced innovation with Lyre’s creating 13 products since launch and many more slated for the next six months.

Mark Livings, Lyre’s CEO and Co-founder said: “This growth positions the Lyre’s brand for continued success and leadership with high quality non-alcoholic alternatives in one of the fastest-growth consumer brand categories in the world”.

“Our business anticipates and matches the trends of the consumer and culture and our current product innovation is being developed to match alcohol spirit flavours and styles. Lyre’s was created to shake up the drinks category and put the choice back into the consumer’s social occasion to drink freely. The recognition from the multiple, respected, international award competitions shows we clearly have something that is resonating,” says Livings.

“The next year demarcates our business evolution from a start-up to a true multi-national beverage company, with manufacturing in multiple, global locations, compliance for new markets and continued recruitment firmly at the top of our task list. We’ll need all aspects of our plan to come together, delivered by a great team of people with the Lyre’s esprit de corps to grow our leadership position in the non-alcoholic spirits category.”

The seed round was structured to be completed in three tranches over the course of an initial twelve-month trading period, a necessary process to ensure the business was sufficiently capitalised to support what Livings describes as ‘planned, lightning- fast growth with controlled capital consumption’.

Major participants in the seed round include VRD Investment, Doehler Ventures, DLF Venture and Maropost Ventures with a number of European, American and Australasian family offices and HNWI also participating.

Fellow Co-founder Carl Hartmann builds on this: “The investors we’ve brought into this business see value well beyond the short to medium-term impacts of the pandemic and will bring significantly more value beyond their participation from a capital perspective. Good companies with strong fundamentals and a truly unique market offering can always raise money, even in challenging times.”

An Australian-developed brand, Lyre’s is arguably the most widely distributed non-alcoholic spirit in the world available in more than 30 markets, with increased presence in both on and off-prem venues.

The brand is heading for a strong 2021of non-alcohol spirits innovation with the launch of a Ready-To-Drink range to expand the opportunity for people to enjoy a Lyre’s with increased convenience.

“Lyre’s is a black swan emergence of an entirely new consumer products category,” Livings adds. “I can’t wait to see what we can do in our next 12 months.”

HR News, News, Recruitment News

Trade body responds to extended wage protection and loan schemes

The Association of Professional Staffing Companies (APSCo) has welcomed the further support announced by the Chancellor to support businesses and viable jobs beyond 31st October, but calls for further support on training.

Tania Bowers, Legal Counsel and Head of Public Policy at APSCo commented:

“Following the Prime Minister’s announcement of further restrictions to combat the spread of the virus, there was clearly a need to provide additional financial support to struggling businesses and secure jobs. Consequently, we welcome the new measures outlined by the Chancellor today in respect of Bounce-back Loans and CBILS, as we know that many of our members were very concerned about the prospects of repayment schedules next year.

“We are also pleased to see additional job support once the current furlough scheme ends on 31st October. Requiring employees to work a minimum of 33% of normal hours is, in our view, a sensible option as employees on long term furlough need to get back to work, even if for a limited time. The Job Support Scheme will help our members maintain headcount during the on-going uncertainty, albeit we fear there may still be redundancies.

“However, there is no mention of incentives to provide training for individuals during the Job Support Scheme. We will continue to call for a relaxation on the use of the Apprenticeship Levy funds to enable businesses to up-skill their workforce during periods of downtime. We are also keen to understand more about the prospect of larger firms being able to claim the Job Support Scheme if their “turnover has fallen” during crisis.

“It is still a concern that the existing gap of support for PSC contractors working outside IR35 remains, although we note such individuals can extend payment of taxes due under self-assessment for 12 months from next January.

“Our recent research has shown green shoots of growth in the economy over the last quarter but many of our members are concerned about the impact of the return to widespread home working. We continue to face tough times, but recruiters can better weather the storm with the right support. APSCo will continue to provide resources, guidance and insight to its members flowing from its direct access to Government and relationships with industry experts”

COVID-19, Healthcare News, News, PPE

Brilliant Masks launches ground-breaking new UK-made face covering from Alder Hey to help prevent spread of COVID-19

Alder Hey clinicians and innovators team up with Trafford-based firm, Brilliant Masks, to design and produce a face-covering of the highest industry and infection control standards

100% UK made, every face-covering bought will see a contribution to Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust to fund vital research and innovation projects

Alder Hey clinicians and innovators have teamed up with Brilliant Masks to launch what is believed to be one of the UK’s leading non-medical face coverings, with a contribution from each sale going to Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

Brilliant Masks, which launched this week, have been designed and tested to the toughest industry health and infection standards. The new cloth face coverings are intended to be one of the best in the market in terms of comfort, breathability, fit and protection.

Sustainably sourced and with a transparent and traceable supply chain, Brilliant Masks are manufactured from start to finish in the UK and are printed using toxic-free Greenprinted™️ Technology.

They have been designed to ensure maximum comfort and safety. The masks are made of super soft 450 thread Supima cotton and have an anti-viral coating tested against COVID-19.

They are available in Adult and Child sizes and are fully washable, easy to iron and reusable. They are available now at Brilliantmasks.co.uk.

Priced at £9.99, every Brilliant Mask sold will see a contribution of up to 20% made to Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust and could raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for vital research, development and innovation projects at the specialist children’s trust.

Brilliant Masks is now aiming to become regarded in the UK as the nation’s leading non-medical face covering as Alder Hey encourages UK families to opt for high-quality face coverings to protect against the transmission of COVID-19.

“There are so many face coverings available in the UK, often shipped in from across the world, but also with a huge variation in their safety, comfort and practicality levels,” said Emma Hughes, Deputy Director of Innovation at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust.

“Early on in the pandemic we identified a need for a non-clinical and child-friendly face covering that could provide some protection from COVID-19, so we began to develop a cloth face covering that would be one of the best in the market in terms of comfort, breathability, fit and protection.

“We were also keen to support the UK manufacturing industry during these challenging times and are delighted to have partnered with English Fine Cottons and Brilliant Masks, both close to us here in the North West. Combining our expertise has been invaluable in creating a covering that looks both fashionable and comfortable while most importantly efficiently catching coughs and sneezes and helping to protect our children, families and staff from viruses including COVID-19.”

Roland Partridge, Consultant Paediatric and Neonatal Surgeon at Alder Hey, added: “Our aim was to develop a product that would set the standard for optimal protection, providing our patients and families with an effective face covering when visiting the hospital. We’re pleased we are now able to offer this amazing product to the wider public with Brilliant Masks.

“The child-friendly design combined with the quality, fit and comfort of the face coverings means the whole family can wear them, whilst also supporting the hospital and helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.”

Michael Conway, Founder of Brilliant Masks, said: “We’re immensely proud to be able to team up with Alder Hey to launch Brilliant Masks and we hope the nation really gets behind them. With a percentage of the price going to Alder Hey, people can ensure they’re also supporting the delivery of some truly ground-breaking projects.

“Together, we need to change the narrative on face coverings here in the UK. We have to demand greater safety standards in our supply chain for masks, as they are so critical to the safety of our nation and our families. Brilliant Masks are a leading light in face coverings now, they are also a truly traceable, eco-friendly product. From the field where the cotton for your mask was grown, to the factories in the UK where it was spun, woven into high-quality fabric and printed with its fun designs, the environment has been taken into account.

“With a low carbon footprint and excellent eco-credentials, by choosing one of these masks, people are helping keep our planet free of single-use plastic waste which ends up in our oceans or landfill, whilst also supporting Alder Hey and limiting the spread of COVID-19,” concluded Michael.

Awards, News, Recruitment News

RPO business wins Best Overall Provider at TALINT International Talent Solutions Awards

Global Talent Acquisition and Management Specialist, Alexander Mann Solutions, has today announced it has won multiple accolades at the inaugural 2020 TIARA Talent Solutions Awards , and has been recognised as Best Overall Provider. The TIARAs recognise and celebrate MSP, RPO and Talent Solutions providers delivering excellence in recruitment and talent acquisition.

Alexander Mann Solutions was shortlisted in six out of nine categories, both as an employer and for its work with clients including Rolls Royce, Santander, ATOS, RBS and Baker Hughes (in partnership with NES). The judging process was designed around the varied and complex demands of employers based on key performance metrics, case studies and testimonials with the panel comprising leading practitioners from the talent acquisition arena from companies including Credit Suisse, Royal Mail, Deutsche Bank and Virgin Media.

In addition to receiving the title of Best Overall Provider, Alexander Mann Solutions won the ‘Best Early Careers Initiative’, ‘Best Use of Technology’, and ‘Best Long Term Partnership’ awards and was highly commended in the ‘Best RPO/MSP to work for’, ‘Best Employer Brand’ and ‘Best Candidate Experience’ categories. Judges praised the company for ‘high standards across all areas and consistently delivering on large, complex global projects’.

David Leigh, Chief Executive Officer of Alexander Mann Solutions, commented:

“2020 has been an incredibly challenging year for everyone, so to be awarded the title of Best Overall Provider as well as winning multiple categories at these prestigious awards is testament to the fantastic work our people do. There were many other outstanding submissions with competition fierce, and I’d like to congratulate everyone at Alexander Mann Solutions for the dedication they put into supporting our clients deliver exceptional talent strategies. “