Investors in People Award - 11 Dec 2003

THE FOUR PRINCIPLES:

COMMITMENT: An Investor in People is fully committed to developing it's people to achieve it's aims and objectives.

PLANNING: An Investor in People is clear about where it wants to be and what it's people need to do to get it there.

ACTION: An Investor in People develops it's people effectively in order to improve it's performance.

EVALUATION: An Investor in People understands the impact of it's investment in people on it's performance.

BALANCE OF BENEFITS:

TO THE ORGANISATION

• Defined sense of direction and key results to be achieved.
• Improved motivation and retention of staff.
• Improved effectiveness and reduction of "waste".
• Performance improvements in individuals and teams.
• Improved delegation to managers and team leaders.
• A positive signal of commitment to all staff.
• Continuous improvement culture.

TO THE INDIVIDUAL

• Regular access to training and development in line with organisation goals.
• Clear understanding of role and "fit" to the organisation.
• Regular constructive feedback on performance.
• Improved teamwork.
• Encouragement/support from managers and colleagues.
• Clear objectives for training and development.
• Better understanding of required performance goals and standards.
  

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