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Linking Up With HSBC
24 August 2010


Jan Baynham and Rachel Blackburn were pleased to develop a joint initiative with HSBC bank so that US2U Consulting services can be offered to HSBC corperate clients.

"We have made an excellent start and look forward to offering our clients a range of options to enable them to have a fully engaged workforce." said               Kevin Thorn, Area Commercial Director Norfolk & Waveney, HSBC.



Easy as ABC...
9 August 2010


We have been proud to work with ABC Taxis in Norwich this year to support their vision of being the best, most professional taxi service in Norwich, delivering an excellent customer service experience.

One of the marketing strategies has been to create its Achieving Best Customer Service message, gain city centre presence and support the local community by sponsoring the SOS bus which provides a safe haven for people to attend at times of need.



EEEGR Conference 2010, Great Yarmouth
14 July 2010


Sue Buck and Rachel Blackburn were pleased to exhibit at the EEEGR 2010 Conference where they learnt about the opportunities for the wider energy industry.

  "Today's words must lead quickly to tomorrow's actions" said John Best, CEO, EEEGR.



Friends of NORCAS Ball
5 June 2010


US2U Consulting was pleased to support the first Friends of NORCAS Ball.

Maggie Williams, Chief Executive, said,

"Thanks for all your support. We made a profit of £10317 which is brilliant and as important we made lots of new Friends of NORCAS."



Middle East Association VIP Luncheon
11 May 2010


Rachel Blackburn joined Digby, Lord Jones of Birmingham for lunch as part of the US2U Consulting international development strategy. "Every business leader should be constantly researching, developing and skilling their company. That means both kit and people." said Digby. 


Celebrating 4 Years...
1 April 2010


We are pleased to have completed 4 years of working with our clients and 'achieving success together'.

Thank you to all clients, colleagues and suppliers who have supported us during this time and we look forward to continued success!



SuperSports nets it for a second year!
5 December 2009


US2U Consulting are pleased to support SuperSports Kidz Club wheelchair basketball team for a second year.

"Your sponsorship last year helped our young basketball team to enter the national junior league of the Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association" said Sue Coombe, Chair. "This year we will be entering two teams in the league, in two age groups and at least one of our young players has the possibility of becoming a paralympic athlete  in the 2012 games."

The club also ran a very successful activity programme over the summer holiday for around forty children with physical disabilities. This offered activities including drama, dance, sailing, self-defence, rifle shooting, climbing and falconry.



Adnams 10km Run
22 November 2009


Rachel Blackburn completed the first Adnams 10km run in aid of the Prince's Trust, which helps young people develop key skills, confidence and motivation, enabling them to move into work, education or training.

Adnams Managing Director Andy Wood said "Well done..... a big achievement. The event was a big success from our perspective".

Thank you to our sponsors.



Norfolk Recruitment Awards 2009
6 November 2009


Rachel Blackburn presented the award for 'Best Manager'.

We were pleased to be joined for the evening by our client Wendy Browne, Head of HR at NORCAS - 'It was a pleasure to be invited to the Norfolk Recruitment Awards by US2U Consulting. Having worked with them for a few months it was a great opportunity to spend time with them and celebrate the achievements of individuals and organisations in the area. It was a very enjoyable evening spent in a great venue with great people'.



Sharing for Success
21 October 2009


Due to it's impressive work with top name Cambridgeshire based organisations, US2U Consulting has joined the highly respected Cambridge Network. "We are thrilled to be part of a business network that sees continuous improvement as important as we do" says Rachel Blackburn.


Vacancy - Management Consultant
1 October 2009


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All Opinions Count!
14 September 2009


Having the correct culture in your organisation is key to achieving objectives. US2U Consulting offers a solution that identifies the current culture within your organisation, so you know the elements to develop in order to reach the desired culture. It also encourages commitment and loyalty whilst motivating team members to give honest, reliable feedback. The solution - a tailor made staff opinion survey. Don't just take our word for it, look at our testimonials page to see what our client Adnams Plc thought.

To see an example staff opinion survey please click here



Vacancy - HR Business Partner - Norwich
9 September 2009


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NORCAS Conference
23 June 2009


Our clients from NORCAS Andy Wood, Chairman of the Trustees and Maggie Williams, Chief Executive Officer at their recent conference at Norwich City Football Club. The artwork was sponsored by Farrows in Norwich.

"We are pleased to be working with NORCAS to support changes in line with their vision" - Rachel Blackburn



US2U Consulting In Bahrain
28 May 2009


Rachel Blackburn, pictured with Eileen Alsaie, Rebecca Topping and Rebecca Healey from the British Embassy in Bahrain at the end of May, as part of the first phase of our expansion into the Gulf Region.


Norfolk Institute of Directors Dinner
6 May 2009


Cathy Jeffries, Senior Manager, Capita, joined Rachel Blackburn for an interesting evening where Ann Widdecombe MP provided the entertainment with tales of her diverse experiences from recent years.


Employee Engagement
29 April 2009


We organised for David MacLeod, co author of The Extra Mile, a book about how to tap into your team members' discretionary effort, to deliver a most engaging session for one of our clients as part of their ongoing management development strategy.

Please contact us if you wish to consider how improving employee engagement could be the key to helping you achieve your organisation's goals.



Middle East expansion
15 April 2009


Rachel Blackburn met with HE Shaikh Khalifa bin Ali Al Khalifa, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Bahrain at the Middle East Association in London prior to the first US2U Consulting visit to Bahrain in May 2009.


Third Anniversary
1 April 2009


Following another challenging but yet successful year we are pleased to celebrate our third anniversary. A big thank you to all of our clients and suppliers who have supported us during the last three years. We look forward to continuing to "achieve success together" in the future.


US2U Goes Down Under
30 December 2008


Rachel Blackburn visited Goodman Fielder, Australasia's leading listed food company, in Sydney as part of the international business development strategy. It was interesting to note the priorities and challenges facing a company that has been of part of daily life for a century and where generations of Australians and New Zealanders have grown up with their brands in their kitchens. Oliver Flint, Commercial Operations Director, said, "We have a great opportunity to develop the behaviours and culture as we pursue manufacturing efficiency, optimise the logistics platform and invest in brand support".


Norfolk Recruitment Awards 2008
7 November 2008


For the third consecutive year US2U Consulting supported the Norfolk Recruitment Awards and sponsored the flowers.

It was a glitzy, black tie evening and everyone had a great night. Congratulations to all the winners and finalists. Despite some difficult trading conditions the outlook of the industry was forward looking, taking a positive approach towards 2009.



US2U Consulting Crosses the Atlantic
19 September 2008


We have recently launched a management development initiative in Canada for one or our clients. We anticipate that this initiative is the first of many global assignments.


The Management College
10 September 2008


Demonstrating the diversity of our projects, we have recently researched, designed and planned an academic focused programme of learning and development for the management team from one of our clients.

The launch presentation was attended by all participants where we enjoyed a delicious dinner together with the Challenger, Entrepreneur and Record Breaker Richard Noble OBE who we organised at short notice.



The Great Outdoors
3 September 2008


The sky was blue and the sun was shining as we delivered an outdoor teambuilding session for one of our clients.

After tailoring the day to match the exact needs we arrived with whistles, blindfolds, eggs to mention just a few things. Everyone involved enjoyed the day immensely, thought it was a very positive experience and it has strengthened relationships in the team.



US2U Consulting helps SuperSports Kidz Club
7 August 2008


In June we saw an article in the local paper about SuperSports Kidz Club, a charity based in Norwich that runs various sporting events for children with physical disabilities. They were looking for sponsors to assist in paying for training and travel as from September the Norwich Lowriders, its basketball team, will play for the first time in the Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association.

We decided that we should support this local charity and so on Saturday 2 August some of the team went along to present a cheque for £500.

Sue Coombe, the club’s co-co-ordinator said: “This will certainly be a fantastic boost to our club, and especially to our wheelchair basketball team, which we set up just two years ago. We are currently in the process of joining the Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association Junior League. This means so much to the children, as they will get to play competitively for the first time against other teams from across the UK.”

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2nd Birthday Campaign Prize Draw
13 June 2008


Mark Sommerville, Training Manager for Anglia Crown, part of the leading UK fresh and prepared produce group Bakkavor, was the proud winner of the ipod Shuffle awarded from our 2nd Birthday campaign prize draw. “This is first prize I have won in my entire life!” commented Mark as he faced the challenge of getting to grips with his new gadget recognising that he is still learning to use his mobile phone!


Boniface Engineering - Highway Crash Clearance Event, Mallory Park, Leics.
19 May 2008


Demonstrating the diversity of the types of projects within our portfolio, we have recently project managed a new product launch on behalf of one of our clients. In addition to working with the management team to plan the event we have also produced a new product launch template that can be used for subsequent events. The event was a great chance to show off the product range, explain features and benefits of the products and inspire customers to plan their next purchase. Please click picture to enlarge.


Vacancy - HR Manager - Norfolk
15 May 2008


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'Race for Life'
12 May 2008


On Sunday 4 May 2008 Rachel Blackburn completed the 5km Race for Life for Cancer Research UK in about 32 minutes. Thanks to all the sponsors.


US2U Consulting celebrates its 2nd birthday
1 April 2008


The date was 1st April 2008 and while others might have been thinking of practical jokes, the team at US2U Consulting were celebrating their 2nd Birthday. The team gathered together to have a celebratory lunch and discuss plans for the next 12 months.

To everyone who has supported us over the last 2 years we send a sincere thank you. We look forward to the next year of achieving success together.



Norfolk Recruitment Awards 2007
2 November 2007


It was good to be able to support and sponsor the flowers at the Norfolk Recruitment Awards for the second year running.

A superb night was had by all, especially by our team at US2U Consulting as we confirmed our first recruitment assignment that same day.



CIPD Annual Conference & Exhibition, Harrogate
18 September 2007 to 20 September 2007


Our consultancy team enjoyed themselves immensely and had many interesting conversations with potential clients. They are currently in the process of travelling the country visiting the clients to determine if US2U Consulting are their missing piece!


We've launched our very own Project Management Guide Book
1 August 2007


We are delighted to announce the launch of the US2U Consulting Project Management guide book. Our 36 page pocket sized book tells you everything you need to know to manage your projects successfully. For a limited time, you can contact us to request your free copy of this great book, which normally retails at £5.95.


'Auction of Promises' in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support
6 July 2007 Cheque presentation


As part of our 1st birthday celebrations, we held an 'Auction of Promises' - raising £1400 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

We were delighted to present the cheque to Helen Chapman, Community Fundraiser who advised that our donation would pay for nearly 200 people to be helped by their telephone helpline CancerLine. So thank you to everybody who helped us support our 2007 charity.



US2U Consulting 1st birthday party!
23 June 2007


On April 1st 2007 we celebrated our 1st birthday. To further celebrate our success we held a fun filled Hawaiian themed party for the team in rainy June. Not even the weathers best efforts could dampen our spirits though - as a great time was certainly had by all!

We would also like to take this opportunity to thank everybody who has supported us during our first year. So raise a cup of your favourite workday beverage and join us in a virtual clink... Here's to another 12 months of achieving success together!



Technology World 07, Cambridge
7 June 2007


Technology World is the global ICT event for leading ICT technology.

For the second year running, we had a very successful and enjoyable time at the exhibition which is held at Hinxton Hall in Cambridge.

We met some very interesting people and our stand received excellent comments and feedback from visitors around the world.



Getting FIT For Europe
14 November 2006


We joined forces with Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) to host an exciting seminar and networking event, offering advice on making the most of trade and export opportunities in Belgium and beyond.

Our consultancy team also offered expert advice on managing performance effectively and managing stress levels, as well as personal accounts of working in Europe.