Claremont Group Interiors, the UK's largest commercial design and fit out practice outside London, has started the new year with a bang by achieving a Work Wise UK Mark of Excellence, the first company in its sector to gain the award. The Mark of Excellence is given to firms who have displayed a progressive strategy for the adoption and deployment of smarter and more flexible working practices. The overall objective of the award is to increase the number of people working flexibly in the UK to 14m by 2011.

To achieve the award, Claremont was assessed on the adoption of flexible working practices and meeting key objectives which take into account the degree of flexibility offered to employees, their levels of self-determination and the operational benefits enjoyed by the organisation. Work Wise UK commended Claremont on its development of a flexible working environment supported by a strong IT infrastructure to help individuals to manage their time to work both privately and come together as project teams as they need.

Commenting on the award, managing director Mike Gardner said:

"the underlying message is about how we offer people the freedom to manage their time, both to improve their own lives but also to empower them to focus on meeting the needs of clients. It is especially important for us to demonstrate best practice because our own business is about working with clients to create the best ways of integrating people, technology, business culture and the working environment."

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Notes to Editors

Claremont Group Interiors

Claremont is one of the UK's largest interior design and fit-out companies

Established for 30 years, its clients include Halliwells, United Utilities, Nokia, Leeds Building Society, Astra Zeneca, McDonalds, Reckitt Benckiser, Coca Cola, Microsoft, Unilever and a number of law firms including Bevan Brittan, Shoosmiths and Silverbeck Rymer

Claremont provides a comprehensive range of interiors and facilities services, including:

Workplace analysis and design
Workplace interior fit-out
Management of fit-outs and installation
Provision of workplace technology including audio-visual systems
Support services including maintenance, change management and storage and data management
Retail and showroom design and fit-out
Design and installation of training and educational environments

Claremont in 2007 - Key Facts

40% growth in turnover from £15m to £21m to the financial year ending 31st March 2007
Turnover forecast of £24m for 2007-2008
Viewpoint brand showing growth of 70%
Largest refurbishment project ever with The Leeds Building Society valued at £3.5m
Investment of £2m in The Breeze to provide a new home for Claremont and to provide a branded serviced office
74% of business comes from client referrals or repeat business
Commitment to training with ten management staff completing the year long Crestcom Bullet Proof Manager course
Investment and commitment to technology - over £100,000 in the last 16 months.

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