Investors in People

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Investors in People is a National Accreditation awarded to Framework in 1997. Every 3 years, Framework is re-assessed to make sure we still meet the exacting standards.

What it means

Having IIP status means that Framework has demonstrated its commitment to workers by:

establishing the training needs for all workers and services
delivering relevant, timely training to all new workers
having a comprehensive in house training programme
supporting workers who train externally, particularly college and university courses
having annual appraisals for all workers so that their individual training needs can be identified
communicating with workers about Framework's business and future plans
offering opportunities for workers to contribute to the development of Framework's business
listening to ideas put forward by workers to improve what we do

The Investors In People Standard

1 Developing Strategies to Improve the Performance of the Organisation

A strategy for improving the performance of the organisation is clearly defined and understood.
Learning and development is planned to achieve the organisation's objectives.
Strategies for managing people are designed to promote equality of opportunity in the development of the organisation's people.
The capabilities managers need to lead, manage and develop people effectively are clearly defined and understood.

2 Taking Action to Improve the Performance of the Organisation.

Managers are effective in leading, managing and developing people.
People's contribution to the organisation is recognised and valued.
People are encouraged to take ownerhsip and responsibilty by being involved in decision making.
People learn and develop effectively.

3 Evaluating the Impact on the Performance of the Organisation

Investment in people improves the performance of the organisation.
Improvements are continually made to the way people are managed and developed.