Investors in People
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| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 1991 |
| Jurisdiction | United Kingdom |
| Parent agency | Department for Business, Innovation and Skills |
| Website |
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Investors in People provides a best practice people management standard, offering accreditation to organisations that adhere to the Investors in People framework. Investors in People is owned by the UK government, managed nationally by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills and supported by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). Investors in People assessments are conducted locally through seven local Delivery Centres.[1] It was launched in 1991.
History
Investors in People UK was formed in 1991 to protect the integrity of the Investors in People framework. It was a non-departmental public body and received funding from the UK Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). The organisation was based in London, United Kingdom and managed the development, policy, promotion and quality assurance of the Investors in People framework.
From April 2010 the work of the organisation was transferred to UKCES UK Commission for Employment and Skills which is now responsible for the strategic ownership of Investors in People.
Research
The Standard is regularly reviewed by UK Commission for Employment and Skills and independent research is conducted on the benefits of working with the Investors in People framework and the impact of achieving recognition. This research has indicated that Investors in People has a positive impact on performance. [2]
Investors in People International
Though UK-based, the Standard has been licensed to a number of other countries through Investors in People International. [3] Investors in People International operates in more than 70 countries across the globe, and delivers services in more than 30 languages.
References
External links
- Investors in People official website (http://www.investorsinpeople.co.uk)
- Investors in People International official website (http://www.investorsinpeople.com)