UKRD Group nominated in Business Awards

14/08/2012 - 17:11 | 3 Replies More

Pirate FM and Sun FM owner UKRD is a finalist in the National Business Awards 2012.

The group is the only radio company to be nominated, up against the likes of international consultants Baringa Partners and Remote Asset Management.

Simon Perryman, CEO of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills and judge for the category said: “Commercial radio operator UKRD is building success through genuine empowerment of its station managers backed by engagement and bespoke training.”

Pirate FM’s Managing Director, Beverley Warne said: “This is a tremendous achievement for Pirate FM and UKRD. To have been shortlisted in the National Business Awards as Croner Employer of the Year up against so many well known and impressive organisations is a remarkable achievement. I believe it recognises our commitment to empowering our employees to make decisions locally based solely on the interests of local listeners and businesses.”

The winners will be revealed at the National Business Awards gala dinner held on 13th November in London.


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  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003294357207 James Martin

    Well done UKRD!

  • HR godess

    I still find it astounding how spin over substance hasn’t yet been proven. Talking to people that have worked for different radio groups including UKRD say that they had the worst L&D functions of all of them.

    I haven’t personally worked for them, but i’d love there to be a survey carried out with all ex-employees of all radio groups to get a more accurate picture.

    It strikes me that other radio groups just don’t enter competitions, why would they?

  • producerads

    HR godess, I believe that this competition isn’t “entered”, the organisation running it shortlist businesses themselves, you do not apply.

    Also surely judging a company on it’s past is unfair. Companies change, people leading those companies change, and progress can be made. I would question the motives of ex-employees who speak out against their previous employers, it could be construed as nothing but bitterness over a personal issue. Just a thought.

    Well done to UKRD for obviously making progress compared to previous years.

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