Lead Interview: Rebecca Thurlow
Our lead interview in the ADAPT issue of Suffolk Director magazines is Rebecca Thurlow, MD of Compass Point Recruitment
Published in Suffolk Director Magazine, Summer/Autumn 2020
ADAPT
Summer/Autumn 2020 COVID-19 Special Issue | Rebecca, Suffolk Director
Rebecca Thurlow, MD, Compass Point Recruitment “I’ve thought about the word I would use to describe the COVID-19 pandemic and that’s ‘scary!’ Especially in the early weeks, it was very scary on so many levels, both privately and professionally. But the positives have been more than I expected.”
Rebecca Thurlow, MD, Compass Point Recruitment “I’ve thought about the word I would use to describe the COVID-19 pandemic and that’s ‘scary!’ Especially in the early weeks, it was very scary on so many levels, both privately and professionally. But the positives have been more than I expected.”
Content this issue
MEMORIES WILL LAST LONG AFTER COVID-19 HAS PASSED
By Julie Temple, Birkett Long HR
JFK is quoted as saying, “when written in Chinese, the word ‘crisis’ is composed of two characters. One represents danger and the other represents opportunity.”
Published in Suffolk Director Magazine Summer/Autumn 2020
SOURCE ONE CONSULTING
COVID-19 Business Case Study
After enjoying a record year in 2019, the excitement for office and commercial interiors business, Source One Consulting, was continuing apace, with lots of contracts and projects in various stages of progression all across East Anglia.
Published in Suffolk Director Magazine Summer/Autumn 2020
UFFORD PARK WOODBRIDGE HOTEL GOLF AND SPA
COVID-19 Business Case Study
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the hospitality and leisure industry with the sector being one of the last to reopen after the lockdown period.
Published in Suffolk Director Magazine, Summer/Autumn 2020
REFLECT, LEARN, AND PUSH FORWARDS
By Malcolm McGready, Ensors Chartered Accountants / David Scrivener, Ensors Chartered Accountants
Most of us have never see anything on this scale before; COVID-19 and national governments’ reactions to the pandemic have meant the impact has been truly global affecting billions of people. It touches on not just our personal and business lives, but the very fabric of society itself.
Published in Norfolk and Suffolk Director Magazines Summer/Autumn 2020
PROACTIVELY ADAPTING IN THE FACE OF COVID-19
By Carole Burman, MAD-HR
From our kitchen table classrooms, to our distanced friendship walks, and our curious online meetings with colleagues, we have become a nation of adapters.
Published in Norfolk and Suffolk Director Magazines Summer/Autumn 2020
SACKERS
COVID-19 Business Case Study
Specialists in waste and scrap metal recycling, Sackers is a family business operating from two large sites close to Ipswich in Suffolk. Its services range from one-off skip hire to large commercial contracts for all waste needs.
Published in Suffolk Director Magazine Summer/Autumn 2020
FRIEL
COVID-19 Business Case Study
As an agency still in its infancy and with a several clients in the construction sector, Friel was especially hit by the closure of sites and shared the same concerns as many SMEs around the fear of the unknown.
Published in Suffolk and Norfolk Director Magazines, Summer/Autumn 2020
RECOVERY RESTART PLAN LAUNCHED TO BOOST ECONOMY AFTER COVID-19
The Norfolk & Suffolk Economic Recovery Restart Plan
New Anglia LEP has been at the forefront of the region’s efforts to combat the economic effect of COVID-19. Published in Norfolk and Suffolk Director Magazines Summer/Autumn 2020
COMMUNITY SPIRIT: COMMUNITY ACTION SUFFOLK
The inspiring local businesses giving back to their communities Community Action Suffolk (CAS) exists to ensure the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector and its volunteers, are supported, safe and sustainable, and that its communities are active and resilient.
Published in Suffolk Director Magazine Summer/Autumn 2020
DIRECTOR COMPETENCIES TO CONSIDER WHEN COMING OUT OF A CRISIS
: By Simone Robinson, Regional Director, IoD East of England
The COVID-19 crisis poses huge challenges for the Boards of all kinds of organisations. In some cases, they may feel overwhelmed by the speed of events. In others, they may perceive themselves as helpless bystanders.
Published in Norfolk and Suffolk Director Magazines Summer/Autumn 2020
ADAPTING TO REFLECT CHALLENGING TIMES
By Kevin Ward, Conatus Financing Solutions
COVID-19 has presented us with exceptional situations in both our businesses and personal lives. Few have been unaffected, although for some, the impact is not necessarily negative. We are all, however having to adapt to a changing environment.
Published in Norfolk and Suffolk Director Magazines Summer/Autumn 2020
ADAPTING AS A RECRUITER
By Annette Rowland, Compass Point Recruitment
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the economic uncertainty it has brought, a lot of businesses are putting their permanent recruitment on hold while they navigate the choppy waters ahead.
Published in Suffolk Director Magazine Summer/Autumn 2020
BAY TREE VA
COVID-19 Business Case Study
As an established team of virtual executive assistants, supporting business owners and senior management teams, we were already an adaptable business, working from our own offices.
Published in Suffolk Director Magazine Summer/Autumn 2020
CORY BROTHERS
COVID-19 Business Case Study
Dealing with China and the Far East daily, logistics and maritime services provider, Cory Brothers, saw early on the effects of COVID-19.
Published in Suffolk Director Magazine Summer/Autumn 2020
CREATIVE NAVIGATION
By Emma Dinmore, Trebuchet Creative
As a creative agency, we’re used to constant change, be it fast turnarounds, evolutions in technology or reacting to developments in clients’ markets.
Published in Suffolk Director Magazine Summer/Autumn 2020
SMART GARDEN ROOMS, OFFICES & STUDIOS
COVID-19 Business Case Study
Based in Thurston, near Bury St Edmunds, SMART is one of the UK’s leading space solutions companies which manufactures and installs quality outdoor buildings.
Published in Norfolk and Suffolk Director Magazines, Summer/Autumn 2020
IDSYSTEMS
COVID-19 Business Case Study
For architectural glazing specialists IDSystems, the COVID-19 pandemic came right at the start of what should have been the busiest time of the year for the whole business.
Published in Norfolk and Suffolk Director Magazines, Summer/Autumn 2020
FINANCIALLY WEALTHY: PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY BANKRUPT
By Ben Gray, Suffolk Strength Academy
The last few months has been an opportunity to reassess and refocus on what is important to us.
Published in Suffolk Director Magazine Summer/Autumn 2020
JULIETTE JOHN AESTHETICS & WELLNESS SPA
COVID-19 Business Case Study
As the founder and owner of an aesthetics clinic based in Ipswich, Juliette John’s business has been hit harder than most by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published in Suffolk Director Magazine Summer/Autumn 2020
