Yesterday we were officially recognised as an Investors In People accredited company.
According to the Investors in People website: "Investors in People signals an organisation that puts people first."
What this means for us is the recognition that Schwing Stetter (UK) values its employees and wants to see each member of the team reach their potential. It was also an opportunity to tighten up and formalise some of our internal processes.
The whole process began last year with an initial induction and staff interviews. Then with expert guidance we went through the process necessary to achieve the core standard. In many ways this just meant formalising things we were already doing. The very low staff turnaround rate already showed that people here feel valued and generally 'invested in'.
Some of the things that needed to be evident were staff:
- being aware of their management line
- feeling happy to contribute ideas
- having the opportunity to progress in their career
- having the opportunity to receive training
- understanding where the company is going
- having opportunities to discuss targets, achievements, shortcomings and possible solutions
- not turning up each day just feeling like a number
Demonstrating all of these and other things has taken a short while but it has certainly been worthwhile for the company. It is also good news for our clients who can see that our staff care about the company, the products and service they are offering and the clients who benefit from them in the end.
You can see this and our other accreditations on the accreditations and memberships page of our website.
