HR Anchor showed up in force to take part in the company sponsored HR Anchor Abersoch 10K at the weekend.

The dreadful forecast didn’t stop our formidable team from conquering the course.  The whole team not only completed the distance, many achieved a PB along the way, despite the wet and windy weather.

The finish line, the night before the run – before the rain!

Gearing up to start

Elissa “Run your best race!”

And they’re off!

Torrential rain.  Streams forming along the course didn’t break our spirits

Victoria hit the beach, the final KM on the soft sand

The support crew sheltering whilst awaiting the arrival of the runners

Come on Team HR Anchor!

Sion crossing the finishing line, still smiling!

Samuel, Daf & Sion – Well done chaps!

A welcome greeting with bubbles at the finish line!

It’s been a journey!  What a fantastic medal.

 

Finishing times

Wynn Jones 53:23

Daffyd Roberts 54:18

Paul Hollingsworth 54:26

Samuel Amer 59:09

Neil Watkins 56:33

Simon Roberts 59:50

Sion Williams 01:01:13

Victoria Panagakis 01:15:58

Jaimie Whiteley 01:17:58

 

HR Anchor sponsored this event with mental health in mind.  The world has experienced a turbulent 18 months to say the least, as a company we are keen to promote the benefits of not just physical fitness but also mental wellbeing.    Read more about the benefits in this article from our partners at Everymind The Benefits of Running for your Mental Health | Everymind at Work

HR Anchor has today announced the appointment of their latest recruit, Victoria Panagakis who joins Elissa Thursfield and her team at HR Anchor as Sales & Marketing Executive.

Victoria’s appointment comes after a hugely successful last 18 months for the HR Services company, which has seen them being selected for Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme (AGP). HR Anchor offer a range of services to an array of businesses both large and small with bespoke packages built to meet individual requirements.

Victoria joins us with a wealth of experience as an Area Account Manager, supporting businesses to achieve their goals.
 
Elissa Thursfield, Director at HR Anchor comments:

“I’m really pleased to welcome Victoria to the HR Anchor team at what is an exciting time for the business as we continue to grow and deliver much-needed HR Support to businesses in these turbulent times.”
 
Victoria Panagakis, Sales & Marketing Executive at HR Anchor comments:
“I’m really excited about joining the HR Anchor team.  I cannot wait to see where this new chapter of my career will take me, and to grow and learn within this role”

 

Read more about HR Anchor’s recent growth.

HR Anchor is expanding quickly after a successful first year.

The HR Anchor team has grown to four and is planning further recruitment over the next couple of months to meet the growing demand from clients.

During 2021, the company will also launch mediation services and an online portal to allow clients to access template documents.

The Rhyl-based company has secured almost £150,000 of contracts including the Iconix Group which includes household brands such as Lee Cooper and Umbro.

Clients range from large PLCs with complex needs to start-ups requiring initial HR advice and guidance.

Alongside winning clients, the North Wales-based company has provided over 100 hours of free support to businesses tackling the challenges of the pandemic.

This included a series of webinars, video content, documentation templates and regular online updates on UK and Welsh Government announcements.

Among businesses requiring the most urgent support were those operating in the hospitality and care sectors as well as several charities which had been impacted by the loss of vital fundraising income.

HR Anchor was established by the directors of Gamlins Law, the leading law firm in North Wales, in January 2020.

Elissa Thursfield, a director of HR Anchor and Gamlins Law, said: “We went from a start-up in January to working flat out just a few weeks later, helping companies to confront some of the most difficult, demanding and, at times, emotional challenges they will ever face.

“The scope and breadth of work has been vast as have the variety of businesses and charities we have been asked to support.

“We are also proud that we were able to provide a significant amount of pro-bono HR advice and documentation which we know many businesses found invaluable.”

When not juggling her commitments with HR Anchor and Gamlins Law, Elissa is a volunteer with the RNLI station in Abersoch where she is a helmsman. She has featured in the BBC’s Saving Lives at Sea series.

HR Anchor has developed a close partnership with another growing North Wales business, online recruiter JVP Group.

Cath Harrison, Managing Director of St Asaph-based JVP Group, said: “It’s a real pleasure to have been part of HR Anchor’s exciting journey so far and in so many ways, whether helping the company to attract talent for the growing team as they create new jobs, or through benefitting from extremely efficient and helpful HR and employment law advice from Elissa and her team, particularly with the challenges the pandemic has thrown at us and our clients.

“We’ve also collaborated to give back to the business community, delivering free seminars and webinars with key tips and advice for employers – and the feedback has been tremendous, spurring plans to deliver more over the year ahead tackling HR and recruitment related hot topics.”

https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/news/19045633.north-wales-hr-firm-goes-start-up-expansion-one-year/