Investors in People – a framework for culture change The current economic climate presents a challenge for us all regardless of sector. Many organisations are failing to survive whilst others are thriving, despite the recession. Why is this so and what lessons might be learnt from the organisations that are successful? I have a privileged …
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Need to change and diversify your business? Tips for success
Whether you are in the private or public sector, organisational change and diversification have become inevitable for many. This may be because: It is imposed upon you (as in budget cutbacks, new targets or policy changes) Your customers want a new or better service (hence the need and opportunity for diversification) Your competition in the …
Are your staff achieving their personal best in this Olympic year?
Have Have you realised someone’s talent in the office? Or are you aware of the hidden skills among your workforce? Great organisations utilise their staff and put their strengths into practice to further the organisation’s performance. It seems simple, but there are a lot of ‘9 to 5’ers’ out there who are sitting on talents …
What can businesses learn from the 2012 Olympics?
The 2012 Olympics is nearly here and okay, we aren’t running any kind of 100m final or donning a leotard to jump, flip and split across a sprung floor, but Investors in People does promote many of the same attributes that the Olympic games demands of its athletes. When we interviewed Anthony Ogogo the GB …
Peter Day Asks Employers, “Why Do You Use Investors In People?”
We are often asked if Investors in People makes a difference to organisations. Our experience shows that it does, but I think it would be better if you heard it from the people that really count – our employers. This week we’re sharing a video of Peter Day, from Radio 4′s World of Business, as …
Investors in People’s SatNav for growth
How long has it been since you have opened a road map? Let’s face it; it’s probably been a while and if it isn’t, you know there is an easier option right?! Gone are the days of going long distances without the varied mechanical tones of the GPS. So why muddle through the slow moving …




