History

Developed in 1990 by a partnership of leading businesses and national organisations, the Investors in People framework is a highly respected business improvement tool supported by government; employers' organisations including CBI Scotland and the Federation of Small Business; employee organisations such as the Scottish Trade Unions Congress; and professional bodies including the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Since then, over 35,000 organisations in the UK have achieved Investors in People recognition by meeting best practice criteria, including over 4,000 companies in Scotland. The Royal Bank of Scotland, John Lewis, Scottish Widows and Standard Life are among many accredited Investors in People organisations.

Investors in People is a fully flexible tool that can be tailored to suit the individual needs of any company. Whether you are a firm of builders, a dentist, a local authority or large multi-national company, Investors in People provides clear guidance on everything from management and leadership, planning and communications to training and development - all of which aims to improve the relationship between the organisation and its staff, and benefit the bottom line.