Investor In People

Propona sucessfuly achieved the Investors in People (IiP) standard in 2009. As a small business Propona have recognised that to grow the company effectively we must ensure we have the right quality processes in place and IiP is helping us to ensure that this is the case as regards our people.

The practical benefits of working towards and achieving the IiP standard are many, including the following (from the IiP website):

• Improved Earnings, Productivity and Profitability - skilled and motivated people work harder and better, improving productivity.
• Customer Satisfaction - Investors in People is central to helping employees become customer focused, enabling organisations to effectively meet customer needs.
• Improved Motivation - motivation is improved through employees’ greater involvement, personal development and recognition of their achievements. This leads to higher morale, improved retention rates, reduced absenteeism, readier acceptance of change, and identification with the organisation’s goals beyond the confines of the job.
• Reduced Costs and Wastage - skilled and motivated people constantly examine their work to contribute towards reducing costs and wastage.
• Enhanced Quality  - investing in people significantly improves the results of quality programmes. Investors in People adds considerable value to The Excellence Model, ISO 9000, BS 5750 and other total quality initiatives.
• Competitive Advantage Through Improved Performance - Investor in People organisations develop a competitive edge.
• Public Recognition - Investor in People status brings public recognition for real achievements measured against a rigorous National Standard. Being an Investor in People helps to attract the best quality job applicants. It may also provide a reason for customers to choose specific goods and services.

Thus IiP is good for Propona and good for our clients.