Lincolnshire chartered accountancy firm Nicholsons has completed
an innovative arrangement with local League Two club Lincoln City
FC, where Nicholsons takes care of the club's Human Resources
arrangements in return for the Imps providing them with corporate
entertainment facilities.
Nicholsons' in-house employment service offers businesses expert
support on all HR-related matters, including assisting with
recruitment and selection, providing advice on compliance with
equality legislation and drafting employment contracts and
policies.
Lincoln City, meanwhile, provides a range of matchday
hospitality options, which were already well-known to the partners
at Nicholsons who had used the executive boxes and restaurants at
Sincil Bank to entertain clients.
When the deal was struck for Nicholsons head of HR Andy
Tomlinson to work with the club on staffing matters, the
unconventional payment method was also agreed.
Nicholsons marketing manager Jeannine Peta Thornley said: "Being
paid for our services in kind like this is a completely new move
for us, but one we were very happy to go along with.
"In the current difficult economic climate, firms need to be
innovative wherever possible, and this kind of 'bartering' is
growing in popularity. If both parties are offering something the
other wants, and if everyone is agreed, then why not?"
Lincoln City chief executive Dave Roberts added: "While looking
for a Human Resource partner, we were particularly impressed with
Nicholsons, and delighted to agree a partnership. Their help and
service so far has been a great addition to the management
structure within the club."