Shrewsbury based Coverage Care Ltd has successfully maintained it's Investors in People standard for the forth time, having first been recognised in 2001.

Receiving the certificate on behalf of Coverage Care, Chief Executive David Coull said "IiP is now part of our business culture and proof that we are living our core values as we seek to achieve our mission of making the use of our care services a positive and rewarding choice"

What is happening?

The Government has announced that the UK Commission for Employment and Skills will assume responsibility for the Investors in People framework, brand and range of services, from 1st April 2010.

Another successful ‘High Tea’ was held on 18th March 2010 at the Botanical Gardens, Birmingham. WMQC were delighted to be joined by a large array of organisations including those recognised at Bronze, Silver and Gold level.

Redcliffe Catering who first achieved recognition in 1996, once again successfully achieved the Standard in December 2009. The Prime Minister, RT Hon Gordon Brown MP, presented the Investors in People plaque to Clive Stone, CEO of Redcliffe Catering.

How Investors in People creates engaged employees - A discussion paper.

Thirty percent of the UK workforce is working with the Investors in People framework as a way of engaging and empowering their people. They realise that in today’s business environment companies need the knowledge, skills, ideas, energy and creativity of every employee, from front line team members to the top level managers.

Download a copy of the discussion paper here.