Testimonials

pentahotel - Peter Voit, Senior Vice President

"In addition to helping us through the takeover process of the pentahotel Reading, JMA also assisted in the handover of the former Renaissance Hotel in Gatwick to the Arora Group. This transaction called for a completely different approach, as we were transferring all staff under TUPE to the buyer of the hotel business. JMA was leading the coordination of all employment matters between the selling and buying entities, the hotel management companies and their legal representatives. A challenging task indeed, which JMA mastered with excellence. I would have no hesitation in recommending J Mann Associates as an extremely professional and reliable company for your HR services."

pentahotel Reading- Phil Cox, General Manager

"J Mann Associates started with pentahotels on a consultancy basis in December 2007 to provide essential support and information on the brand conversion and subsequent team restructuring for the first pentahotel in the UK, based in Reading.Rather than offer advice, direction and support at arms length, as some other consultants I have worked with do, Jacqui and her team have embedded themselves into the penta team therefore creating a more seamless and professional environment for the hotel staff and the penta group management.JMA has been tasked with a wide range of issues, including team restructure, TUPE transfer, staff grievances and an on site HR department with no HR personnel. All of these issues have been effectively dealt with in a professional, confident and sensitive manner.Following on from the recent rebranding JMA’s focus has now altered slightly to a more proactive approach for the penta group by the design and implementation of HR policies and procedures, revised contracts of employment and most recently the recruitment and selection of a personnel and training officer for the hotel to continue JMA’s great work."

Designed Interiors -Sharon Fletcher - Managing Director

"We engaged the services of Jacqui and her team to help find a new member of staff for our small but very busy interior design company. The team achieved this without any fuss and with the professional approach we have come to expect. Thank you team for guiding us through the minefield of advertising, selection of candidate for interview, short listing candidates and helping us through the final interview process. Thanks to J Mann Associates for getting us the right person for our company with the minimal amount of stress on our time and staff."

Woodcote House Hotel -Ingrid McFerran – Managing Director JISK Ltd

"We sold our Hotel in Wiltshire and re-located to the North West of England. We bought a Hotel on the Wirral that had staff in place who had been there mostly for 16 + years, so we had many issues under the TUPE legislation to deal with. JMA led us through the TUPE mine-field and worked with us every step of the way. J Mann Associates have also helped us with contract of employments, employee/employers handbook, and has also advised us on redundancy and retirement to name but a few.As a small business we cannot employ a dedicated HR person so it’s comforting to know that at the end of a phone or a quick e-mail we can resolve any HR problems that arise, it really is a great resource for us, and JMA is a valuable asset to our company."

Lane Clark & Peacock LLP - Richard Murphy, Partner

"Jacqui''s wide experience of the senior roles in business enabled her to focus quickly on the key areas I wanted to develop, while always keeping an eye on the big picture. She is a great listener and regularly challenged my thinking in our meetings. Any initial scepticism I had about the benefits of coaching was overcome by the direct and practical approach she took, and by the changes it helped me to make in the way I was working over the 12 months we worked together."

Bizzy Blue Design - Lawrence Wright, Director

Although I have had a difficult time recently with having to go through redundancy it was a great comfort to know that you guys were there to help and your telephone support was invaluable to me. On that note I would like to thank you for your help and support through this time.

Intergra NeuroSciences - Jo McCarthy, Sales Co-ordinator

"I just wanted to write and express my thanks for the recent coaching sessions I have had with J Mann Associates. It is hard to put into words the way that this really has been a life changing experience not only in my work life but my personal one too.For so long I have had beliefs that I was unable to do or say things, why I don''t know because now I feel that I can do anything that I put my mind too and that is all thanks to you. I feel such a better person for it.Thank you once again for all your help and support."

Helphire Group PLC - Sue Lane, HR Director

"Jacqui worked as an Interim HR manager for Helphire Group PLC. Her primary activities were recruitment and employee relations. She handled disciplinary issues and initiated an absence management programme. She is very results orientated and will deliver to the required standard. She was very effective and I am delighted to recommend her for similar roles."

Helphire Group, PLC - Sue Cole. Group Training & Development Manager

"Jacqui designed and delivered management-briefing sessions to support the introduction across Helphire Group PLC. of revised HR policies for Absence Management and Disciplinary & Grievance. Jacqui had also input to the formulation of these two policies.Both of these policies entailed significant changes to how these matters are managed; it was decided at Board Level that attendance at the briefings should be mandatory for all Team Leaders and Line Managers with direct reports, irrespective of grade and position within the organisation.The content was designed and delivered to a high standard, with much positive feedback, both solicited and unsolicited, from participants. The content included a PowerPoint presentation, handouts and knowledge check questionnaires. Jacqui has significant experience in both topic areas, and added value to the training by including a wealth of examples and analogies from her personal background. She was well able to deal with strong challenges to the agreed processes and to positively influence theless-than-willing participant. I would be very happy to engage Jacqui in future training initiatives."

Patterning Technologies Ltd -Rob Haslett, Chief Executive

"Jacqui provided an employment contract for a new hire together with a complete "starter" set of HR documentation for our company. She understood exactly what we needed as a small company and provided it in a cost-effective, no-nonsense manner, only asking a few questions that were vital, but not taking any precious time over others because she had experience enough to understand our needs. She hit the target with precision!"

Spirit Group - Jayne Mee, Director of Organisational Development

"As part of the integration of Spirit Group and Scottish and Newcastle Retail the decision was taken to locate the offices in Burton on Trent, at the existing premises of Spirit Group. This meant the need for a recruitment campaign to fill circa 200 management and clerical job roles.J Mann Associates set up the campaign and processes working with agencies, internal employees and job centres. They have done so professionally and with integrity leaving us with a firm foundation upon which to build."

Hugh Davies & Co - Hugh Davies, MD

"Jacqui Mann asks really good questions, and that was one of the main reasons I decided to work with JMA. Good questions provide the real value of Coaching because it''s not directive or prescriptive; it''s about working through a process and helping people to find their own answers."

Oasis Recruitment Group Ltd - Tori Joy, Operations Manager

"We are pleased to confirm that Oasis Recruitment Group Ltd are proud to be associated with J Mann Associates.We have sought their advice on a variety of Personnel and HR issues and they have given us very good council. They have written policies and contracts for us and helps to ensure that we keep up to date with the latest developments, both in best practice and legal requirements.Very often, all we need is a sounding board, which they are happy to provide. We are more confident in dealing with situations after taking their advice and guidance. We would recommend their services to any company, large or small, that wants to make sure not only that they are HR compliant, but so their staff can have confidence in the procedures too."