The ever growing team at Handover HR has moved to new premises in order to continue their phenomenal growth.

Previously based at Shedfield, the human resource outsourcing experts have relocated to offices which are double the size, at nearby Chase Mill in Bishops Waltham.

Office Manager Paul Evans said: “It’s a huge leap forward for us, but one that is a must if we are to continue to grow as much as we have done in the last year. The new premises are very spacious which is a welcome relief and allows us to further expand our resources as we continue to grow the business.”

He added: “We also have the opportunity now to overhaul our systems and infrastructure, security will also be considerably improved which will be to the benefit of existing and new clients alike.”

Director Kirstie Loveridge added: “It is a really exciting time for the company and shows our commitment to the local business community as well as our ambition to continue our success. The rate of growth we have seen in the last year alone warranted a move and it’s a great feeling that we now have future opportunities to expand.”

January '08

Chloe and Handover HR were runners up at the prestigious and popular competition in December 2006. Since then Handover HR has seen a rise in business growth and in profitability. The business has recruited 8 new staff in the last year and is now re-locating to house the expanding team.

Chloe, recently a first time mum, returns to the gala event as an honorary speaker. Chloe has been asked to speak and highlight the turnaround of Handover HR since taking part in Mentor Magic.

Chloe says “It’s overwhelming to think how far we have come in just a year and it’s a real privilege for me to return to the event and speak about our success.”

Chloe adds: “I’m much less nervous this time around, and am very much looking forward to attending. It will be great to link up with some of the panel and thank them for all their advice and support.”

December '07

Handover HR has been a key contributor to the opening of The O2 Arena, previously the Millennium Dome, and in record time.

The entire arena catering operation at the entertainment venue was organised by the up-and-coming human resource company – from the actual recruitment of nearly 1000 catering employees, down to the training needs and uniforms for all the personnel.

Kirstie Loveridge, Director at Handover HR, who has been in charge of the project explained: “It has been an intense but extremely satisfying project to work on. We were brought on board by Levy Restaurants, the chosen caterer for the venue and part of the sport, leisure and hospitality sector of Compass Group, in March 2007 and had two months to get everything together for the opening night event. It was an incredibly busy couple of months and with all the amazing concerts currently going on, it’s still very busy!”

Handover HR started from scratch at the arena, first putting in place an on-site management team and then recruiting 650 further staff, who work at the arena up to five nights a week for concerts and events.

Kirstie explained: “We have recruited all the catering staff for the 02, from advertising the opportunities, conducting interviews and arranging training.

The staff contracts, uniforms and salaries are all organised by us and so we basically act, as with other clients, as the outsourced Human Resources Department for Catering at the O2.”

Andy Hardy, Operations Director for Compass Group, commented: “Kirstie and her team have been instrumental in the launch and ongoing success of the O2 arena. Our business involves serving a tremendous number of visitors within short bursts of time, so having a professional and well-trained catering team on board has been essential. Our partnership with Handover HR has been highly successful and we look forward to continuing our work with them in the future.”

The hard-working company is now committed to working with Levy Restaurants at the O2 for the foreseeable future and to continue the high standards and efficiency that the O2 demands.

September '07