Investors in People

Proven by research* to be a useful and relevant tool for continuous business improvement

	4 out of 5 employers working with Investors in People have benefited from reduced costs and wastage through focussing people development where there will be the best return on investment.
	95% of Investors in People accredited organisations agree that Investors in People links skills and people development to organisation strategy.
	70% of Investors in People accredited employers believe it produces a competitive edge and 97% agree that it is recognition of company commitment to employees.
	85% of organisations working with Investors in People found it a useful business improvement tool that is relevant and up to date.

*Download a copy of the COI research publication "Realising Business Ambitions through People in Times of Change."

 

What is Investors in People?

Investors in People is about continuous business improvement and helping your organisation, whatever the size of your business, meet your objectives by working with a flexible framework of good practice based on three simple principles: Planning, Doing and Reviewing.

The framework is made up of four levels, each with ten indicators of good practice. To become an accredited Investor in People and achieve "Investors in People recognition", an organisation has to demonstrate that they are fulfilling the requirements of level one, known as the Standard.

When you start working with Investors in People, indicators from levels two, three and four can provide further areas of stretch to help drive continuous improvement based on your business priorities and where you want to take your business.

The process of demonstrating that your organisation meets the agreed indicators is known as an Investors in People assessment. The underlying benefit of an assessment is that an expert from outside your organisation will give you an unbiased view of what you are doing well and what development may be required to get your business where you want to be.

More information on the assessment process and what you can expect can be found in The Assessment Package.

Contact us today to talk about how Investors in People could benefit your organisation.

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