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IES: an Investor in People

Investors in People is the national Standard which sets a level of good practice for training and development of people to achieve business goals.

The Standard provides a national framework for improving business performance and competitiveness, through a planned approach to setting and communicating business objectives and developing people to meet these objectives. The result, is that what people can do and are motivated to do, matches what the organisation needs them to do.

The Investors in People Standard is about results, not procedures. It is a practical tool for the continuous improvement of both the organisation and its people.

• Investors in People

‘As the only people quality standard, Investors in People provides a framework for integrating human resources strategy with business strategy.’  (IiP UK Ltd)