Coronavirus update: the latest news from East Midlands businesses
Frontline Recruitment has announced a string of new client wins since the Covid-19 lockdown.
The company, which has its headquarters in Nottingham and has offices in Derby, Hull, Leicester, Mansfield and Weymouth, has been working with an NHS Trust and a host of other clients to help them through this unprecedented period for businesses and organisations.
David Essam, operations director at Frontline, said: “Some sectors have been busier than ever since the lockdown was announced and Frontline is proud to be supporting keyworkers in the NHS and healthcare sectors.
“We’re also seeing increased demand from our e-commerce and food industry partners and have won several new contracts across the business supporting the local supply chain during the Covid-19 crisis.”
Essam said the key to the continued success during such difficult trading conditions is the attitude of the Frontline workforce.
He added: “I’d like to pay tribute to our staff for their hard work, commitment and amazing attitude in supporting Frontline and its business partners over past three weeks.
“Despite having to furlough some members of the team, the performance of the staff working has been amazing and I’d like to thank them personally.”
Leicester City’s first team squad have emphasised their “collective commitment” to the Club’s long-term future, during the start of an open consultation between players and senior management.
Talks led by chief executive Susan Whelan, together with manager Brendan Rodgers, director of football Jon Rudkin and members of the first team leadership group, were held to discuss the long-term implications of the coronavirus pandemic on the club.
A statement from the Foxes said: “Discussions remain ongoing as part of an open dialogue that will help shape the Club’s continued response to this evolving situation.
“The first result was a united commitment from all parties to a comprehensive series of short and long-term measures that will offer security to our people during the immediate fightback against COVID-19 and an opportunity to emerge from the fight closer, stronger and more unified in our vision than ever before.
“Central to that vision will be our communities, support for whom forms a key part of the Club’s response to this crisis. A Club-wide charities framework has been put in place, incorporating the First Team players, management and staff from the stadium and training ground, and with the commitment of our players on several levels.”
Adrian Buttress
Locked-in with… Adrian Buttress, managing director of Permaroof
Who are you locked-in with?
My wife, three children, my eldest daughter’s partner and my granddaughter – so a full house!
How has the lockdown and working from home been for you so far?
So far its been really good with no distractions from the day to day running of the business. Its given me ample time to really focus on the growth plans and direction of the company so we are in the best possible position after the pandemic. I’ve been working from my garden room which has actually been a real treat.
What has been the best thing about staying in?
Time with the family. We’ve had great quality time to talk with the added bonus of my nine month old granddaughter living with us. I’ve taught her to clap and she’s started to crawl, meaning we’re having a memorable time for the right reason.
And what have you missed the most?
Working face-to-face with the team. We are in regular meetings and conversations using online meetings but it’s not the same. We have a great laugh all together and I definitely miss that.
What previously essential thing have you realised is not actually essential?
I have found that the bulk of my job can be done remotely. My focus this year was getting myself out of the day-to-day running of the company, as I now have a fantastic team in place to allow me to step back and look at other paths for the business to grow and be successful. Now that I’ve been forced to work this way, its proven to me that it can be done.
What are the changes you’ve made that you plan on continuing when restrictions are lifted?
I’ll work from my home office two to three days per week. It’s a small change but it means less emissions from my car – if you multiply that by a few hundred thousand other people that could do the same, it would make a huge difference. Less traffic on the road, and more time being productive. I spend five hours per week driving to and from the office, so the business is going to get more man hours out of me too.
Have you made progress on any of your bucket list items?
Not as yet, but I do aim to take plenty of holidays abroad to make up for the ones I have missed so far! Plus – the travel industry will need the extra support.
What is the first thing you will do when isolation ends?
Take the family to our favourite Italian restaurant and take the motorhome on some weekends out.
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