25 Sep 2007 07:04
Work Group plc25 September 2007 Work Group plc (the "Company") Directorate Change The Company announces the resignation of Steve Halford, one of the GroupManaging Directors. Steve will be standing down from the board and leaving thebusiness in mid November 2007, following the full integration of the North Westbased offices of Work and RCC, to take a career break and to spend time with hisfamily. Steve's current responsibilities, for Work Regions and Armstrong Craven,will be assumed by the Company's other executive directors. Simon Howard, Executive Chairman, commented "We understand entirely Steve'sdesire to take a career break and of course we wish him well. We are fortunatein having some very real strength in depth in the Company and so although wewill miss him, we will not be seeking a direct replacement." Further enquiries:Work Group Tel: +44 (0)20 7492 0000Simon Howard, Executive ChairmanMichael Warren, Finance Director Altium Tel: +44 (0)20 7484 4040Garry LevinTim Richardson About Work Group Work Group offers a range of HR Consulting Services which enable employers towin the war for talent. It focuses on providing services in "talent acquisitionand talent development" which enable employers to more effectively recruit andretain key staff. Work Group's approach is to help employers reduce their traditional reliance onthird-party recruiters such as head-hunters and recruitment firms throughhelping them establish and maintain a direct relationship between employer andprospective employee. It also helps employers reduce attrition costs throughbetter people development and retention of key talent. Work Group currently operates through three divisions; Executive Research,Employer Marketing and Recruitment Process Outsourcing and provides servicesfrom its six locations in the UK and an office in New York. www.workgroup.plc.uk This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange