A leading HR consultancy is celebrating a top industry award as it continues its winning streak.

People Matters HR, based on Ripon Hall Avenue in Ramsbottom, has been crowned Best Outsourced HR Service Provider in Greater Manchester in the Global Excellence Awards.

The Global Excellence Awards is now in its fifth year and are the flagship program of Acquisition International magazine.

The criteria to win the award is that there is evidence of significant achievements and a clear commitment to innovation in a given field, for a company to pass the shortlisting stage and go on to be recognised.

The award celebrates small and medium-sized enterprises that have thrived and have proven to be successful over the past 12 months.

Founder and CEO of People Matters HR, Niel Cope, said: "I’m delighted that People Matters HR have been awarded this fantastic accolade.

“It is great recognition of our fantastic team and the work they do for our clients across Greater Manchester and beyond.

“SME businesses are recognising more and more the significant benefits of partnering with a reputable trusted HR consultancy, who can support them in the management and development of their people.

“The People Matters team have worked hard to build a reputation as a trusted partner to the SME community so this is a true accolade to their hard work looking after our valuable clients.”

The business says it is offering a new approach to managing HR in the SME market.

Niel added: “There is no denying that we are living through tough times, and awards such as these demonstrate that our efforts are paying off and give myself and the team a huge boost.

“At People Matters HR, it’s our mission to transform our client’s businesses through award-winning consultancy services that increases their profits through combining outstanding innovative thinking with fantastic value.”

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