Protostar Press Coverage
Advice For Social Media Users-August 2011
In light of 4 year Jail sentences for Facebook pages encouraging riots, Protostar have re-launched their advice booklet for social media users and are urging employers to guide, protect and stop employees misusing social media and other internet tools. This press release got world wide coverage.
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Stress Awareness - March 2010
Once again Protostar have identified a hot topic and had over 100 HR managers attend sessions highlighting both the legal and practical implications of not controlling work place stress.
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Social Networking - Threat to businesses - November 2009
Protostar have been in the press a lot lately due to their partnership with Ward Hadaway Law firm and in particular a ground breaking training event on the threat to businesses of their staff using social networking sites. Over 150 HR managers attended.
Business Award
Best Business idea
October 2009
Protostar were delighted to receive an award for their "Green Shoots" 360 online questionnaire that is the first in the world to assess a managers ability to manage through a recession and make the most of an upturn.
Pictured here - Michael Coates MD

MP's Expenses Row - June 2009
Michael was interviewed on Durham and Sun FM, plus Smooth Radio, concerning the lessons to be learned from the MP's expenses row. Articles were published in Northern Echo, Sunderland Post and Biz News.