news from the works

Staff changes at The Works

Autumn saw some key staff developments here at The Works.

Joining us as newly titled "Head of People and Talent" is Joanne "Jo" Shires. Jo has a solid background in HR roles in engineering and manufacturing. She has worked for market leaders like Hallmark Cards, Carillion and Sulzer Pumps and latterly enjoyed a recruitment HR role leading on...

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NED Connections makes a strong start

Less than a month after it's launch at Harvey Nichols in Leeds, NED Connections is becoming a well known force in Non Executive Director search and placement.

The specialist recruitment division was the brainchild of The Works founder, Leeds businessman Craig Burton and local entrepreneur and businessman Keith Madeley.

Craig said: “NED Conn...

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Our Yorkshire Cruiser takes to the street

With The Great Yorkshire Show Mon.12.07 - 14/07 and Yorkshire Day 01.08 we want to celebrate our love of the county by challenging you with our Yorkshire's Finest Quiz.

Helen and the team will be cruising around to say hi and give you the chance of winning a Yorkshire Hamper for the office. Everyone that takes part also gets one of our Yorksh...

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The Works High Flyers

May has been the month of fresh faces and office promotions.

One of these new faces is Carine Hunter. Brought in to inject some new thinking and expertise into our Health and Social Division, Carine will be based out of Leeds serving the Yorkshire and North West region.

The second new member to our team is Trisha Moorehouse who will be focu...

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Team Marie Curie Complete Half Marathon

On Sunday 8th May The Works took part in and successfully completed The Leeds Half Marathon. So far the team have raised £412 for Marie Curie by completing the race in 1 hour and 52 minutes, coming 6/30 in the corporate relay. Congratulations to Mark Brennan, Daniel Bell, Philip Ross, Dorota Duraj, Helen Mitchell and Leanne Pannett.

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