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Get involved to boost skills, build teams

HR
& and help the community
Diversity Companies are being encouraged to engage with the community through employer supported volunteer
Management Limited programme coordinated by Involve Swindon.
All your personnel needs. Despite the recession, so far this the well-being and work/life bal- mantle the existing offi ces, they
Competitive rates.
year over fi fty employees from ance of the workforce. also assisted in refurbishing the
Staff contracts, handbook, policies, law updates, Swindon companies have given “Luckily here in Swindon we new premises ready for the move.”
grievances, disciplinaries, confl ict, absence management,
appraisals, recruitment & performance management. hundred of hours of their time and have a number of big employers Jo is excited by the chain reac-
All aspects of managing sta - shared their expertise in a variety who have well developed corporate tions that happen as companies
including line manager training. of different projects. social responsibility policies. They engage with the voluntary sector.
Call 01793 338888 Employee volunteer advisor Jo recognise that supporting employ- “Everything’s possible from one-
Fax 01793 338818 Banks said, “community-minded ees to engage with the community off projects to whole programmes
employees feel that being allowed is an effective way to retain staff, enabling management trainees to
e: [email protected] to do the things that are important thus saving on recruitment and consolidate their learning for the
w: www.hrdiversity.co.uk to them is a key differentiator in the training costs. And of course it benefi t of the community.”

Members of the CIPD, CMI, FSB and Chamber of Commerce. market place. It’s a massive morale helps the companies enhance their Employer volunteer coordina-
Company Registration: 4749492
booster, and contributes hugely to reputation.” tors receive a detailed listing of
Recently fleet management current volunteering opportunities,
company Arval helped in the offi ce- including team challenges and
move of Swindon-based charity trusteeships, guidance on how to
Does your existing agent have a
Landlords!! laid back attitude? Why not try us? Tech4D which provides computer implement volunteer programmes,
training and advice for disabled and a twice-yearly invitation to
We are an independent family owned and run people. network and share experiences with
estate agency offering over 40 years of combined “This project was completed like-minded companies.
property experience in Wootton Bassett, Purton, quickly and at very short notice,” Call Jo on 420557 for details or
Lyneham, Swindon and surrounding villages.
said Jo. “Not only did Arval dis- see www.involveswindon.co.uk
• Only 10% pcm for our Full Property Management
service.
• Competitive one off fee for our Introduction Only Valuing volunteers in June
service.
• Further discounts on multiple properties & Volunteer Centre Swindon is teaming up with up to 20 local organisa-
recommendations. tions to recognise and promote the value of volunteering at an open
• Advertising through the web & local publications event on Saturday 5 June, 12pm to 3pm, at Pilgrim Centre, Regent Circus
• No costs until a tenant has been housed
Over 22 million people are in- involved,” said Sue Dunmore, man-
• 7 days a week viewings volved in volunteering in the UK ager at Volunteer Centre Swindon.
01793 855222 every year and the event during “You don’t need specifi c skills
www.alanhawkins.co.uk national Volunteers’ Week is an to start volunteering – it’s as much
opportunity for organisations to about gaining skills as sharing them.
publicly recognise the work of We guarantee there will be some-
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST PRICES IN 2010 their volunteers. It also aims to thing of interest for everyone, no
raise the awareness of the benefi ts matter what your talents, passions
of giving time. or time commitments.
“The event will showcase vol- “But don’t take our word for
unteering opportunities in all its it, come along and fi nd out for
diversity and gives people a great yourselves.”
chance to chat with representa- If you can’t attend call Volunteer
tives from different organisations Centre Swindon on 420557or mail:
and volunteers to fi nd out more [email protected]
about what they do and how to get www.volunteersweek.org.uk
See the carpet or fl oor
covering of your choice,
where it will be enjoyed, next Business mums get networking group
to your other furnishings. Kate Kirkham from Haydon End is blazing a trail for other mumpreneurs
Home Choose Carpets - the in the town by heading up a networking club for self-employed women
family run business with over with young children.
30 year’s experience of serving The mother of three seized the op- meetings where women who work
customers in the Swindon area. portunity to become her own boss, fl exible hours and are looking after
Free estimates. Luxury underlay, generate a second income and their children at the same time can
all accessories and installation spend more time with her family after share experiences and support
included in the price! the birth of her third child. She now each other.”
runs Esme-Grace Jewellery and is
Kate is looking for mums who are
No hidden extras; no looking to expand her business as either in business or just thinking
obligation - just great service her youngest reaches school age. about it, to meet up with their chil-
Appointments to suit you: Kate said, “I was already a mem- dren at St Francis School, Taw Hill
day, evening or weekend ber of mums club online but I really every month to listen to speakers,
wanted face-to-face contact with share business tips and get to know
Call Trevor Salter on other mums in the same situation other like-minded women.
01793 812995 as me, so it seemed the perfect op- “I hope having a networking group
or 07860 882588 portunity to lead a mums’ business like this will kick start a lot more
club locally.
mum-made businesses all across
or email: “There are a lot of networking Swindon,” she added.
[email protected] organisations in Swindon, but none Mail her at: swindon@mumsbusi-
www.carpetsswindon.co.uk where you can take children along nessclub.com
too. I want to create child-friendly www.mumsclub.co.uk

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