Atlas Team Help Kath Celebrate 60th Birthday

Congratulations go out to Kath Welsh who many of our customers will be familiar with and who celebrated a milestone birthday last week in the company of friends and co-workers. When asked if we could use some pictures for the blog Kath responded with a 'yeah I guess so – could have been much much worse' which suggests everyone had a great time, especially Adam, whose novelty donkey ears went down a treat.

Many happy returns Kath, we hope you had a great evening!

Where Are They Now?

Where are they now?

One of our ex colleagues Nick Chan popped in to see us recently and kindly dropped off a Christmas card and tin of chocolates. It was great to catch up with Nick who left seven years ago to work for the courier firm ‘DHC’. Nick recognised most of the current Atlas team as many of us have worked here for over 10 years. The name Nick Chan may ring a bell to many of you long standing customers, Nick was part of our sales team and assisted with numerous client implementations, those of you that were on the receiving end of one of his hand shakes certainly won’t have forgotten him!

Nick’s visit got us thinking about other previous team members, many of which we’re still in touch with; so we thought you might be interested to know what some of them are up to nowadays!


Team Member: Steven Nottage

Atlas Department: Application Helpdesk

Current Job: Fireman



Team Member: Malcolm Black

Atlas Department: Sales

Current Job: Navy


Team Member: Kim Flook

Atlas Department: Sales

Current Job: (Last we heard she was working for GCHQ...but don’t tell anyone because it’s top secret)


Team Member: Steve Borwell

Atlas Department: Technical Services Management

Current Job: Working for Toiletry Sales Ltd - an Atlas customer.


Team Member: Teresa Chappell

Atlas Department: Sales

Current Job: Accountant (Emigrated to the Isle of Man)


Team Member: Phil Oakley

Atlas Department: Sales

Current Job: Started his own “open source” company http://www.outserveweb.com/


Team Member: Marilys Yaselli

Atlas Department: Developer

Current Job: Now Marilys Jardine (married Joe) & is a freelance web designer but currently stays at home looking after their little newborn daughter.


Team Member: Mike Skaife

Atlas Department: Developer / QA

Current Job: BAE Systems (Ian Skaife’s son, now relocated to Yeovil)


We’re sure you’ll agree with us when we say that the training and experience they gained at Atlas has served them well and set them up to progress their career paths, follow their dreams and make a difference. We wish them and all other previous Atlas team members success in their chosen paths. Don’t be strangers.
We know you follow our blog Nick.... Happy Christmas and thank you for the choccies!!!!

Joe's Big Cover-Up

Sales Manager Joe Jardine and Director John Bilyj recently visited a prospective customer – a food manufacturer in the North West. As part of the visit, they went on a tour of the works, and of course, as it is a food factory, hygiene is a fundamental issue. So the company kindly provided overcoats and hair-nets.

We thought it would be interesting for everyone to see the lengths and humiliations that our staff go through to secure new business!

Joe was asked if he wanted to take home the (disposable) outfit, but graciously declined.

You Won't Get A Frosty Reception At Atlas!

Some views from our homes and offices in Scotland, Yorkshire and Cheshire as the snow came down hard over the past week, forcing many of our team to remain at home as schools were closed and the roads were blocked. Our business continuity planning paid off, most people are set up to work from home offices and so they were able to continue with their daily tasks from relative warmth and comfort, whilst still providing all customers with a full service. With more snow set to come down over the next few days they'll all be bracing themselves for the chilly times ahead!