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Workforce development award winner announced

Office products supplier Lyreco UK Ltd has been announced as the national winner of the Award for Skills and Workforce Development at the British Chambers of Commerce Chamber Awards 2005.

Lyreco UK, a member of Shropshire Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise, saw off competition from seven other finalists to win the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) sponsored award.

Jaine Clarke, director for skills strategy and planning at the LSC, said: "Lyreco was a clear winner of the LSC Award for Skills and Workforce Development.

"They demonstrated a high level of dedication in developing the skills of their employees and a clear recognition that by investing in the skills of their staff they will improve the company's overall performance and profitability. Lyreco should be seen as an example of best practice to other organisations."

Ian Lawson, training & development director at Lyreco, added: "We have invested in our people to grow the business and this has worked. Winning this award is fantastic recognition from the judges that we have got it about right.

"Developing our people is a journey and not a destination, winning this award would be acknowledgement that we are well on our way."

BCC president Bill Midgley said: "Access to staff with the right skills remains an ongoing challenge for many businesses. Lyreco UK have shown the importance of investing in their workforce, and I hope other businesses will follow their example."

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