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The client:
Aastra Technologies Group is a leading global enterprise communications provider, based in Ontario, Canada, with its local arm, Aastra Telecom UK, headquartered in Farnborough, Hampshire. Finance Director, Catherine Yeo, says:
The challenge:
“I joined the company in November 2010 and in addition to my financial duties, I assumed responsibility for HR, as there was no existing focal point in the UK for personnel management. We were challenged to restructure for financial reasons but realised we would need external support to handle the programme in a sensitive and compliant manner. We were presented with two advisory routes: legal or HR. Taylor HR Solutions came highly recommended and the breadth of their skill-set inspired confidence.”
The response:
“THRS helped us through the consultation programme with a combination of on-site and off-site support. Their independence was hugely beneficial and provided a much more comprehensive service than appointing a lawyer, who would have merely provided us with documentation. THRS were staff-facing as well as process-oriented, and helped us to minimise exposure to the rest of our operations. They also provided reassurance that we were following the appropriate procedures.”
The verdict:
“It can be tough juggling two (often conflicting) roles that deal with money and people, but Taylor were a great asset to me over the two-month period. They’re friendly and down-to-earth as well as efficient, and are adept at diffusing tension. To anyone facing a similar restructuring challenge, I’d recommend Taylor HR Solutions for their full spectrum of knowledge and vast combined experience – all their different strengths mean you get a complete package.”
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