Twelve reasons to be an MRS Company Partner

1. Protecting Research

MRS, as the Code-holder and Regulator, protects research through its standards activities. All MRS Company Partners and members must adhere to the MRS Code of Conduct and its associated disciplinary procedures. MRS disciplines any individual members or Company Partners that undertake activities which bring discredit on research.

2. Promoting Research

MRS, as the voice of research, promotes it through its media relations, public affairs, international representation and thought leadership activities. Every month MRS speaks to government and regulators; places positive news stories and features in a wide range of national, trade and sectoral press; and advocates to business and society the benefits of research. Company Partners nominate spokespeople to be added to the MRS Press Office’s list of specialist contacts to respond to media enquiries.

3. Professional Standards Advice

The MRS Codeline service, which is available to all MRS members and Company Partners and their employees, is the most comprehensive professional standards service in the world. Every year the Standards team answers over 400 queries on subjects such as the MRS Code of Conduct, and UK and global legislation. This is supported by a series of standards briefings on topical themes to which Company Partners receive an allocation of tickets and by a quarterly newsletter.

4. Use of the CPS Marque

The credibility of the MRS Company Partner marque is valued by large and small organisations. For many buyers, MRS participation is an essential part of the purchasing process. MRS continues to communicate what the MRS and Company Partner brand means, and to advocate to clients the need to buy good research from competent, regulated researchers.

5. Business Services

MRS Company Partners receive access to the Croner advisory service which provides advice on a wide range of business issues including employment and taxation advice. Supplementing this service all MRS members and Company Partners can receive substantial discounts on business insurance products via MRS’s link with Lark Insurance.

6. Training & Conferences Discounts

MRS offers a comprehensive range of over 70 training courses covering research methodologies, and business and leadership skills. These are complemented with a diverse range of seminars and conferences culminating in the flagship event, the annual two-day conference. All MRS members and Company Partners receive generous discounts on training courses and conferences, and Company Partners receive an allocation of tickets within their Company Partner package.

7. Market Intelligence

MRS provides industry statistics for the sector. Quarterly market trends reports and an annual survey of the UK research sector are available to Company Partners who contribute their data. An industry league table is also compiled and published annually.

8. Networking

MRS offers a number of MRS networks which cover a range of interests, regions and specialisms. All MRS members and Company Partner employees can participate in these networking activities without charge. In addition, MRS has a comprehensive programme of Breakfast Bite events and Members’ Evenings which are free to all MRS members.

9. Professional Development Advice

All MRS Company Partners can receive personalised professional development advice from an MRS specialist including competence assessment, qualifications advice, training needs analysis and membership development for their workforces.

10. RBG Listing

With over 700 organisations listed, the Research Buyer’s Guide is the most authoritative directory of research suppliers. Entry is limited to organisations that have MRS members and/or are Company Partners. Most Company Partner packages incorporate a substantial discount on RBG listings.

11. Literature Sources

All MRS members and Company Partner employees have access to the MRS information service, LitSearch, which helps researchers identify and source research literature via a tailored search. They may also use the MRS Research Portal which provides direct access to the most relevant information and databases.

12. Money Back

Most packages provide Company Partners with a refund of 50% of all individual membership fees which they have paid on behalf of their employees.

If you would like further details or have any questions please email CompanyPartners@mrs.org.uk or call an Account Manager on +44 (0)20 7490 4911.

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