Furniture company reveals ambitious workforce growth plans
A bespoke furniture company has revealed plans to go on a very ambitious recruitment drive, planning to double its workforce by 2023, a news report in the local business media has been able to suggest.
The Wrexham-based Silverlining company was founded by Mark Boddington, whose family were historically involved in brewing, counts celebrities including Kevin Costner and the late David Bowie among its clients.
Nerys Price-Jones, head of HR, put 11 members of staff on a 20Twenty Business Growth Programme.
The 20Twenty Business Growth Programme is up to 70% funded via the European Social Fund through Welsh Government and offers a range of recognised leadership qualifications
Price-Jones said: "As we continue to grow we’ve been identifying and supporting our future managers, individuals are given the tools to develop and flourish supporting the company to continually push boundaries in all areas.
"It’s evident that the team are growing in confidence and experience, supporting their personal career development. At Silverlining we are extremely focused on the grass roots of the business and the next step is to create the Silverlining Furniture Academy, creating a learning environment where the skills of yesterday can be retained alongside the exciting opportunities technology brings.
"We are based in Wrexham and it’s important to Mark that we remain in North Wales; we have an innovative, talented workforce and this location is a big part of who we are – 20Twenty can help the company reach its ambitious potential."
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