James Hall & Co. Ltd’s Achievement Awards recognised 100 staff members for their personal and professional development.
The celebratory occasion rewarded current and former apprentices for their “effort and endeavour” in front of an audience of supportive colleagues.
Members of staff who are developing skills through the company’s internal Leadership Academy were also acknowledged for their commitment to learning.
Paul Armson, people services manager at James Hall & Co. Ltd, said the awards are an important date in the company calendar as they shine the spotlight on its achievers.
He said the company needs to “continue growing” the number of employees it has enhancing their knowledge and skills to ensure it remains a thriving business, with its people at the “heart of its success”.
Ryan Easthough, who works on the Graham Eyes butchers’ counter at Spar Willington in County Durham, was celebrating completing his Butcher Retail Level 2 Apprenticeship.
“I have learned invaluable skills including knife techniques butchering more efficiently, as well understanding terminology and the heritage of the butchery trade. My apprenticeship has also helped me become more confident dealing with customers and I particularly enjoy honing my skills on the finer detail of preparing lamb to enhance its visual appearance,” he said.
After a morning of success stories, the afternoon was dedicated to a provider showcase where Baltic Apprenticeships, Blackpool & Fylde College, JGA, Linden Management, Penshaw View and QA Training attended and engaged with employees.
Learning and development play an intergral part in the company’s succession planning, added Wendy Parkinson, early careers lead at James Hall & Co. Ltd.
“I was delighted that our partners could attend our provider showcase in the afternoon and it was great so many colleagues were chatting to them about future qualifications,” said Wendy.
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