Having completed her Masters degree she started dreaming of one day having her own business. What would she call it? She had an idea that it had to start with the letter A. Thinking of the many business records that her organisation could appear on she wanted to ensure it was FIRST on the list to ensure the best opportunity for exposure.
So having decided on it starting with A – she knew she had to create the rest of the name that had meaning. It was a simple thought that led to the creation of the name. Laura’s grandmother was a strong, firm but fair, powerhouse of a lady. She was Laura’s inspiration and “go to place” for guidance, clarity, straight talking advice and trusted confidante.
Her grans name was Catherine but everyone called her Rena. So A-Rena…….Arena was created. However, it wasn’t quite finished. “I could hear my gran saying Arena what?, she didn’t like fuss or confusion” Laura reminisces. “So there was no alternative – Arena HR – it had to be”.
Fast forward 13 years later, after working in HR for 20+ years for private, public and 3rd sector organisations, our Laura Rennie, affectionately known as Mrs HR, hit a point in her career where she felt she could do more in the world of HR.
Whilst working as a lecturer, she applied to Entrepreneurial Spark, hosted by Sir Tom Hunter in his Dundonald Offices – Marathon House. On completion of her 2nd week of the ESpark business accelerator program she had two clients and a cheque for £15, the exact amount needed to incorporate. So she incorporated Arena HR Ltd the next day.
Through an organic business growth strategy based on doing HR right, Arena HR has worked with businesses all over the UK and into Europe from micro businesses and small charities with anything from one employee to multinational corporations with their own internal HR teams.
Our Team
Laura
Founder/MD
Jamie
Senior HR Executive
Victoria
HR Educational Practitioner
Fiona
Admin & Net Zero Assistant
Ewan
Researcher
Employment Law Advice Partnership
Arena HR and BTO Solicitors LLP are delighted to announce their new partnership working by providing Arena HR Premium clients with access to BTO Solicitors LLP.
From 1st September 2023, all new Premium Arena HR clients faced with an Employment Tribunal claim will benefit from access to additional support provided by BTO. They will also have the benefit of insurance to cover the costs of defending claims and any ensuing awards or settlements.
This is a new service being provided by Arena HR as part of their growth and sustainability strategy.
Laura Rennie, Arena HR MD, stated:
“This is a service that I have always wanted to provide to our bigger clients who normally have separate insurance in place.
“I have worked with Laura Salmond, an accredited employment law specialist at BTO, for a number of years now. I’m honoured that she trusts the quality of the employment law advice and support that we provide Arena HR clients to the extent that BTO is willing to work with us on our larger client projects and services.”
What Laura Salmond said:
“I am delighted to be working with Laura and Arena HR on this partnership. I look forward to providing expert employment law advice to the valued clients of Arena HR who find themselves facing Employment Tribunal proceedings. We would collectively like to thank Angus Morris at LFI Ltd for helping get this over the line.”
Our Values
Arena HR have a strong belief that TRUST is the key element in all relationships. Our business is built on this foundation, and the pillars of trust continue to strengthen and grow our relationships.
- Consistent
- Integrity
- Responsible
- Confidential
- Level-headed
- Ethical
These values take us full circle back to TRUST.
The Circle principles are our core in doing HR right and our Code of professionalism.
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