Pictured above: Brian Hall
The latest in a successful series of professional qualifications
gained by staff at BHSF, the Midlands-based employee benefits
specialist, is being celebrated by sales and marketing director
Brian Hall.
He has completed his Diploma in Company Direction with the
Institute of Directors.
And David Nuttall, BHSF Operations Director, said: "We take
pride in our values and that includes developing our people. We
have seen qualifications from NVQs CIM, CIPD, MBA and many other
forms of personal development in recent times".
Hall's qualification as 'DipIOD' comes as he celebrates 10 years
with the not-for-profit organisation and at a 'Work-Life Balance
Awards' ceremony at the Botanical Gardens, he said: "It has been an
exciting ride.
"When I arrived to join chief executive Peter Maskell and the
team, the company sold only a few basic products, but that has
changed.
"We have built the range of products, diversified the group and
extended our market reach. All of which has brought jobs and
development at our base in Ladywood, Birmingham, as well as
bringing opportunities in our sales force across the UK. And we're
not finished yet!"
On the work involved in passing the Diploma, Hall said: "It has
been a long time since I have studied formally.
"I found both the Certificate and the subsequent Diploma exam a
real challenge. Setting aside the time in a crowded schedule is
possibly the biggest challenge, but the IOD have been really
helpful.
"I'd recommend any director to take the time out to attend the
training sessions and to go on to take the exams. Apparently fewer
than 1,000 directors in the UK hold 'Chartered status' and that's
my next challenge".