Timeline
We moved our Wokingham team to offices in central Bracknell, and brought our Maidenhead, Slough and Windsor teams under one roof in Marlow
A third generation took over as Joanna Cooper (John Hamilton’s daughter) became MD of the company.
Business Development team brought on board to focus on growing new business and providing a stronger marketing presence on line and with outdoor advertising at Maidenhead and Slough train stations.
It was during this period that John and Peter expanded the company across the Thames Valley, opening new offices in key towns.
Awarded REC (Recruitment Employment Confederation) Audited status, meaning that we work to their code of professional practice.
We welcomed the start of the new Millennium and opened a brand new office in the Royal town of Windsor.
We won the 1988 Slough Carnival, with our Chairman and our current MD on board the float!
It was during this period that John and Peter expanded the company across the Thames Valley, opening new offices in key towns.
In the 80’s the shoulder pads got bigger as did the company. Our Managing Director, John Hamilton took over the reins from his parents along with his brother Peter Hamilton.
New roles were advertised in the branch window or the local papers, such as the Slough Observer. Mostly secretarial and typist roles.
The Swinging 60’s saw the mass uptake of Typewriters. We modernised our offering, training temps to type and providing temporary staff to companies with their own typewriter.
Lorna Hamilton acquired the business, initially running it from her family front room in Farnham Road, Slough. She focused on developing relationships with local businesses, and changed the name to Bucks and Berks Commercial Bureau.