Norwich-based US2U Consulting's client Worldwide Fruit was recently recognised for its commitment to the Marks & Spencer Plan A initiative.

Spalding-based Worldwide Fruit won the Plan A Food Supplier of the Year award at the Marks & Spencer Plan A conference and awards earlier this year. 

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US2U Consulting, the business consultancy based in Norwich, is continuing its work with Michell Instruments of Ely. Their ongoing work together comes as part of Michell Instruments’ aims for business progression.

The two companies have been working together for four years in order to increase the whole team efficiency at Michell Instruments by undertaking management development programmes and coaching sessions.

Rachel Blackburn, US2U Consulting’s director, said: “The work we have been doing with Michell Instruments has enabled them to go from strength to strength.

Norwich-based US2U Consulting has recently joined forces with the University of East Anglia (UEA) to recruit a new marketing coordinator as part of UEA’s internship programme.

US2U Consulting, which will celebrate its 6th anniversary next month, decided that employing an intern would be mutually beneficial by assisting with the progression of the business and nurturing upcoming talent.

US2U Consulting, the Norwich-based business consultancy, has successfully extended its contract with KLM UK Engineering, the wholly owned subsidiary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and will now commence the next phase of its Leadership Development Programme.

The Programme provides a range of management development services for its staff. It is a key part of KLM UK Engineering’s HR strategy and will continue to support ongoing business success.

Rachel Blackburn, Director of US2U Consulting, said: "It is great to have the opportunity to continue working with such a successful, ambitious company which has a clear vision for the future. I am looking forward to being able to build on the work that we conducted in 2011.”

Kerry Flower, Head of Personnel and Training at KLM UK Engineering said: "We have a great team of talented and experienced professionals at KLM UK and continuing to develop our management and supervisory talent, is absolutely critical to our future success. Working with US2U Consulting ensures that we can continue to invest in the development of our people.”