"We sometimes find it hard to 'get our heads' round the Contracts of Employment but after attending your seminar, it was made so clear to understand and it was actually a pleasure to listen to. For once I can say I came away full of confidence and understanding of the said Contracts of Employment.
Thank you once again for a clear and precise talk."
Philip L Isaacs, CK Leafleting Ltd
"The advice we received from the advice line was extremely useful, honest and down to earth with excellent service. Even when the advice line was busy our calls were returned promptly, were very reassuring and delivered in a calming way. The service we received was excellent, in particular from Mel"
Ross Fullwood, RH Fullwood & Co Ltd.
"Our busy HR department deals with many varied and unique issues regarding employment law and human resource. We therefore require accurate and thorough advice quickley. The QED advice line, which is an excellent and friendly service has been used by us on a regular basis for many years. It has almost become an invaluable extension to our department."
Juliet Mortiss, HR Manager, Pertemps
"Our business had access to Qdos' services through being a member of the local Chamber which gave us access to hundreds of template documents and policies through the web and constant support from the advice line. We always found them to be excellent in their advice. We decided to upgrade to the System product and are so pleased we did. It is well worth the investment in many ways. It means that we have no need to employ a HR person in house as we have our own dedicated consultant whom we can contact whenever necessary.
Qdos reviewed of our procedures which flagged up the 'holes' and we are now working with our dedicated consultant to implement a course of action. We can rest assured that we are in the hands of experts and should you be undecided as to whether you should upgrade please feel free to contact us for a reference."
Ray Armstrong, MCS Control Systems Ltd
"This new service offers a cost effective way of ensuring that member companies are compliant with Health & Safety legislation. Businesses are under so much pressure these days and time is a precious commodity. This new service gives businesses the peace of mind from knowing they are taking the rights steps without being costly or time consuming."
Candy Munro, Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive
As a result of our experience I would not hesitate in recommending the Human Resource consultancy services of Qdos Consulting Limited. I have nothing but praise for their achievements - well deserved kudos for Qdos!
Since outsourcing our Human Resource Management to Qdos Consulting we have seen a significant turnaround in the effectiveness of our human resource function. We had tried other outsourcing arrangements for human resources but found that they did not meet our needs. Qdos Consulting offered the widest ranges of services, including the widely acclaimed Chamber HR Service. In addition Qdos has provided a senior consultant to work directly with us. We have thus enjoyed the combined benefit of having available all the up -to- date professional expertise with the years of senior experience and insight of our consultant and this has helped us to achieve our plan. With the on-going on-site support of Qdos the British Chambers of Commerce have been recognized as an Investor in People.
Ronan Quigley, Financial Director at the British Chambers of Commerce
30 May 2007
"Until recently I have been paying for external HR advice, but now that I have discovered ChamberHR I will be cancelling my contract with the external advisors and saving the organisation a significant amount of money. As a growing organisation our HR requirements are changing and having access to template documents and a staff handbook has been very helpful."
Tony Shepherd, Safer London Foundation
The following testimonial was received by Toni Robinson, Employment and HR Services Manager
"We have been consistently amazed at the proactive nature of the Qdos service. In a very short period we have been inspired to upgrade all of our existing HR systems and also add new systems where we were lacking. Professional HR operations are at the core of any successful business and we are confident that our HR systems are operating at full capacity through our partnership with Qdos. If you are motivated to ensure you have world class "people" systems - we would highly recommend Qdos to any sporting body or business."
Scott McCarthy, CEO of the British Judo Association
Bill Donaldson T2 Solutions
"Everyone should take advantage of this new member benefit if they don't have a system in place or need HR advice in general. I'd been looking at HR systems around the time ChamberHR was launched and had been quoted between £3-£400 for a personalised employee handbook and contracts of employment etc. After checking out the ChamberHR website I found just about everything that I was looking for and was able to download them and create my own handbook at no cost at all. The staff at the advice line were excellent and a couple of policies that weren't on the website were quickley drafted up for me and emailed over to me within a couple of days. The timing of the service couldn't have been better as I also had an ex employee claiming unfair dismissal but the legal team were fantastic at telling me exactly what to do to bring this employee back into the grievance procedure and she quickly dropped her case. They took a huge weight off my mind and reassured me every step of the way. Please, please take a look at this if you haven't already done so."
Toni Dawson, Bean and Leaf
"I want to let you know that the ChamberHR package was a great help when I was putting together the company's new handbook.
The policy documents in particular are very clear and user friendly. I find it very useful to have access to a facility such as this."
Veronica P Hamilton, Gentech
5 July 2006
" Rotherham Chamber launched Chamber HR in December 2005 as part of an ongoing programme of improving our benefits portfolio.
It has proved to be the most popular benefit we have and has helped us retain and recruit a significant number of members.
Our membership grew 9% in just three months and Chamber HR was a key factor in this success."
Steve Charles
Commercial Operations Manager
Rotherham Chamber of Commerce
Winner - CHAMBER OF THE YEAR 2005
Winner - EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR NETWORKING 2005
1 June 2006
Toni,
Thanks for the fantastic support you have given GCA via the Business Link funding to sort out our "irregular" HR issues. The work that you have "pump primed" is invaluable and enables ourselves to move forward comfortably.
We have also started to use the excellent "standard forms" downloaded as part of our Chamber Membership, again this is worthy of a tribute to Qdos and the proactive approach you and your company takes.
The support you have personally given my company has exceeded even my high expectations; I am forever in your debt.
Over the next few years as our company grows strategically we shall no doubt seek your expert advice in support of HR issues direct.
Kind regards
Paul McCormick
Managing Director
GCA Ltd, Derby
Thanks Julie
I am a small business just starting up and find this information really useful.
Best regards
Lesley Rogers
Garden Tribe Ltd
This email is referring to the employment law and health & safety updates which are sent out on a monthly basis to highlight forthcoming legislation and relevant articles.
"Rupert
Just to let you know I have been impressed by Toni and the help she has given in constructing our employee handbook and contracts.
Over and above this she has made us completely realise the importance of getting HR right.
Hope all is well.
Crawford, Consulting Overseas".
Rupert Chapman, Director received this email regarding Toni Robinson, Employment and HR Manager/Principal
... May I take this quick moment to express my thanks to the Qdos team from whom I feel we receive sterling support. You have certainly focused my attention on the salient points in question on those times when we have been in contact which has always assisted us in achieving a conclusion, even if it had not been what I originally may have expected...
"Dear Julie
Re: QED Employment and Health & Safety Service
... I confirm that we are very happy with the service we have received from Qdos over the past 12 months. It is very reassuring to know that you are there to help, as indeed you have done on two or three occasions, in the year.
Your sincerely
Stephanie Lewis" - Astra Carpets Ltd
"Dear Toni,
Just a quick note to say thanks for your help on the phone today your advice was brilliant and I am extremely grateful.
If you can forward the quote to me as discussed I will go ahead with it!!
Many thanks. Hope that you have an excellent New Year!!
Best regards,
Tony Crowley, Grace Corporate"
This message was received by Toni Robinson, Employment and HR Services Manager.
"Dear Editor
I wanted to say that I find your Employment and Health and Safety Updates excellent. I really like the format with the list of topics for the month with the briefest of summaries and then a hyperlink should I require further information. They are set out in a way I can read them quickly and home in on areas which are relevant or of interest. Ideal for busy people like me.
Well done for a very user-friendly and informative service.
Thank you.
Angela Williams ACA CTA, Chartered Tax Adviser "
"HI Toni
I just wanted to drop you a line to convey mine and the team's thanks for an excellent workshop yesterday. We all feel that we now have the knowledge and confidence to carry out the Performance & Capability process effectively, along with being able to tackle absence and DDA issues.
I feel that the bespoke workshop you designed and delivered will enable the HR Department to ensure they provide a professional service which is legally compliant and adds value to the Management team and PPDG.
We were especially impressed with your extensive knowledge and examples you were able to provide to our questions in a passionate and professional manner.
We all look forward to seeing you again for another workshop in the near future.
Kind Regards
Juliet Mortiss
HR Deputy Manager
Pertemps People Development Group"
This email was received by Toni Robinson, Employment and HR Services Manager
