Being a recruitment agency, we’re all about people. We know the importance of investing in people, their skills and their experience. So with that, we have always put our staff forward. As a result we are delighted to announce that yet again we have achieved the Investors in People accreditation.
80,000 Hours
That’s how long most of us will spend at work in our lifetimes. It equates to about 1/3 of our life. For something that takes up that much of our time, people deserve to get more out of it than a monthly pay cheque. They definitely deserve more than lying awake on Sunday nights, worrying about the week ahead. They deserve to do their best work. To know they’re in a place where they can grow. To get to the end of the day, and feel like they’ve achieved something. They deserve, purpose, a sense of recognition, wellbeing and the opportunity to do more.
For nearly 30 years Investors in People has been recognised internationally as a leading people accreditation, making work better for over 11 million people, in over 14,000 organisations in over 75 countries worldwide. Their framework has led the way in providing the basis and structure to provide a work environment that people want to belong to.
Nearly two thirds (57%) of organisations think Investors in People helps their staff be more productive.*
And over 75% of Investors in People organisations in Scotland say it has had a positive impact, particularly around employee engagement, learning effectiveness and organisation performance.**
*(Source: Investors in People, Community Interest Company, UK)
**(Source: IIP Impact Research, University of Glasgow, 2015)
The Framework We’re Assessed On
Here’s a summary of the nine different indicators – the key areas where we have been assessed:
Leading
Leading and inspiring people
Leaders are trusted members of the company. They clearly communicate the company’s objectives and motivate and inspire people to work towards them.
Living the organisations’ values and behaviours
People and leaders alike work with the company’s values in mind all the time. And they have the courage and support to challenge anyone who isn’t doing the same.
Empowering and involving people
There’s a culture of trust and responsibility in the company. Each person feels ownership over their role and empowered to make decisions.
Supporting
Managing performance
Leaders and people alike set the right objectives, track their progress and act on other people’s feedback.
Rewarding and recognising high performance
The company rewards people when they do well. People feel motivated to always do their best work.
Structuring work
Each role is designed in a way that works towards the company’s objectives, creates rewarding work for people, and encourages people to work together.
Improving
Building capability
Leaders develop their people and make sure they’re given everything they need to thrive at work. And the company hires the right people, at the right time, for the right roles.
Delivering continuous improvement
The company’s always looking for ways to improve. Leaders will look beyond their industry for inspiration, and any new approaches they find are welcomed by a culture that encourages innovation.
Creating sustainable success
Leaders are aware of how the world around their company is changing over time and are making the right internal changes to not just keep up, but stay ahead.
What It Means For Us
Investors in People supports and challenges organisations to navigate and interpret the opportunities of doing business in the 21st century in innovative and creative ways; opportunities such as technology, succession planning, flexible working; and challenges such as ineffectual decision making, absenteeism, employee disengagement.
By delivering objective and independent insights, stretch and inspiration Investors in People enables ambitious organisations innovate and maintain their competitive edge to deliver outstanding client experiences and increase prosperity.
Our people are our most valuable commodity. Central to the success of what we do is the right blend of talent, motivation and leadership. Investors in People help use achieve that goal.