idg are currently working in partnership with Proskills UK to engage organisations in the process and manufacturing sector with Investors in People.
Proskills are the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the process and manufacturing sector, an independent and impartial body that is funded by government and industry to be the voice of employers within the skills system.
The partnership has included supporting Proskills to commence a project in the North West to gauge the thoughts and opinions of employer’s in the process manufacturing sector on Investors in People and is expected to roll-out on a national basis.
The project aims to:
- Communicate the benefits of Investors in People for the process and manufacturing sector
- Explore the opinions of Investors in People within process and manufacturing
- Find out what organisations within the sector would like to see from Investors in People and how it is delivered
- Develop a pilot model based on research findings to be piloted with a representative sample of employers
Cooper Parry increased profitability by 32% over three years
“Investors in People has been the catalyst for our transformation from a traditional accountancy practice into a forward-thinking and vibrant firm of business advisors.”
Jenny Bowler, Chief Executive
NCP saw an 18% reduction in staff turnover in the first three months of employment, saving the business £500k a year
“NCP Services has grown and changed markedly over the years. At the heart of that has been the knowledge that we provide well-trained, motivated people to deliver complex services. Investors in People has been at the core of our efforts.”
Mark Underwood, CEO NSL Ltd
Despite success in other industries, less than 1% of companies within the process manufacturing sector are currently working with the internationally recognised Investors in People framework.
A huge proportion of organisations in this sector are missing out on the benefits working with Investors in People can bring, something which this project is looking to remedy.
As the official partner for Investors in People in the North of England, idg will be in touch with local process manufacturing organisations with endorsement from Proskills – offering support and advice on the options in moving forward with the framework.
If you would like to find out more about Investors in People and the Proskills project, please contact us for more information.
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