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News from Assessment North East - January 2010
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From the MD | 15th anniversary | HR Doctor | Events & workshops | National Training Awards | Lexcel | Business is booming | Top-up assessment | Team news | Apology

Hi Everyone

Welcome to the first edition of Anecdote in 2010. We are currently celebrating our 15th anniversary, and have lots of news to share about Investors in People, Lexcel and our achievements.
 
 

Feedback - the food of champions!

Robert Macleod, MD of Assessment North East looks at the power that feedback possesses, and how it can benefit your business.


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Robert Macleod
 

It's our birthday!

Assessment North East have been successfully delivering Investors in People for the last 15 years. Over this time, we have expanded our services to include Lexcel, SFEDI, ILM, and we are soon to offer C2E Diversity Assured. We are proud of our achievements and want to celebrate with you.

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15th anniversary
 

HR Doctor - Aftermath of Christmas parties

HR consultant and former ACAS advisor, Steve Cave looks at the implications that can arise following a staff party.

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Investors in People events & workshops

It's your choice: the Standard and beyond, St. Mary's College, Durham:
29th January - morning and afternoon sessions
25th February - morning and afternoon sessions
25th March - morning session, location TBC

Internal Champions, Alexander Building, BIC:
23rd March

To celebrate our 15th anniversary, we are offering a 15% discount off selected events and workshops.

 

National Training Awards 2010

The NTA's are back. Have you implemented a successful training programme and found real business benefits? In partnership with Gateshead College, we are providing you with the opportunity to gain hints and tips on how to submit a successful entry.

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Lexcel excellence shines through

South Wales law firm, Watkins & Gunn were announced as the winners of the Lexcel Award in Practice Management at the Law Society’s prestigious annual Excellence Awards 2009 in London.

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Business benefits despite the downturn

Gateshead-based Henry Colbeck Ltd have been exploiting the benefits that the economic downturn has brought, as people switch from fancy restaurants to cosy takeaways.

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A golden opportunity with Investors in People

Boost your recognition level with a top-up assessment available for Investors in People. Bronze, Silver and Gold recognition showcase organisations with a higher level of best practice.

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Team news

Assessment North East would like to welcome Sarah Clarke, who has recently joined the team as a Marketing Assistant.

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Legal apology

You may be aware that we usually have a feature from a legal expert. Unfortunately we are currently in transition between our legal experts, and hope to bring you a legal feature in our next edition. In the meantime, please visit our Lexcel site for the latest legal news.

 
 

Your next issue of Anecdote will be in April.

 
 

Kind regards,

Robert Macleod

Managing Director
Assessment North East Ltd
Business & Innovation Centre
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Sunderland
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