– DOHR expansion is par for the course at Hertsmere

AHertfordshire HR firm is feeling anything but “under par” after relocating to the Hertsmere Business Hub at popular The Hertsmere, a golf club in Elstree.

DOHR, run by twice-published author Donna Obstfeld, has been based in Borehamwood for many years.

However, with an increase in team members (five with a new trainee starting soon) and the expansion of Donna’s HR training and business coaching services, the time was right to make the move

Donna explains: “It feels a little funny making the move as Borehamwood has been our home for the past five years and we’ve 'grown up' as a business there. However, with that, we have increased the size of the team and the number of events we run, so a relocation was required. “Obviously the setting is stunning, and I think that our valued team members and visitors will love the new surroundings. They provide both a wonderful sense of peace and also that extra spark of energy and creativity which is going to be hugely welcome in the fast-changing world of HR and employment.”

It has been a busy few weeks for DOHR, as they packed up the office, with Donna being shortlisted as a finalist in the Businessperson of the Year Award category at the Hertfordshire Business Awards 2023.

With those on the horizon and a raft of workplace legislation set to hit the House of Lords for debate, before being rolled out into the ever-changing modern workplace, will Donna and her team have time to practise their game?

Donna suspects not too much: “Working life is all about balance so I will try but I’m not known as a golfer. However, there’s a number of clients that have already been in touch about popping down for a few rounds. I think they meant the first 18, not the 19th but we’re always keen to celebrate their success as their trusted business partner so who knows?!” l We focus on attracting people who match our values first and foremost l We encourage people with little or no experience to come and ‘have a go’ through our work experience programme l Our own experienced people love to be mentors and share their experience l We are working with Herts LEP to partner with local schools, CTP to retrain ex-services personnel and in collaboration with other industry colleagues l We are starting an Academy to train and upskill apprentices and trainees www.mcp.community

Vacancies in construction related businesses are at an all time high and we, like our industry colleagues are facing a skills shortage right now and over the next 10+ years.

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