The Investors in People programme helps businesses to make the most of their staff, their most valuable asset, by improving planning, strengthening communications, identifying training needs, etc. This is particularly valuable to Orkney businesses where unemployment is low and key staff are difficult to replace.
Specialised advisers work with HIE Orkney to help guide businesses through the process of committing to and becoming recognised as an Investor in People.
This national standard provides a flexible framework which is responsive to the needs of individual businesses and organisations. Those working with the standard are introduced to the four defining principles, namely:
Commitment
Investors in People are fully committed to supporting the development of their people to achieve their aims and objectives.
Planning
Investors in People are clear about their aims and objectives and what their people need to do to achieve them.
Action
Investors in People develop their people effectively in order to improve performance.
Evaluation
Investors in People understand the impact of their people on their performance.
Businesses and organisations can benefit in a number of ways. They will have:
- a flexible plan which sets out clear objectives and targets
- staff who understand how they contribute to the achievement of the goals and targets
- more efficient use of training resources
- improved internal communication
- improved processes which can have a variety of results eg increased productivity, reduced wastage, improved morale, greater profitability and higher customer satisfaction.
Orkney businesses which have been recognised, or gained re-recognition (necessary after 3 years) at October 2003.
Recognised
Age Concern Orkney
Albert Hotel
Alfred Flett Ltd
Aurora Orkney Jewellery
Balfour Castle
Barony Hotel
Clark Optometrists Ltd
Cleaton House Hotel
Daniel Harcus Construction
Ferry Inn
Foveran Hotel and Restaurant
Grainshore Training Centre
Jim Dick Plumbing and Heating Contractor
Julia's Cafe and Bistro
M T Austin
Merkister Hotel
Ola Gorie
Orkney Aggregates Ltd
Orkney Alcohol Counselling and Advisory Service
Orkney Brewery
Orkney Business Ring
Orkney Hotel
Peedie Breeks
Pierowall Hotel
Quality Assurance Services Ltd
Quoyburray Inn
R Clouston Ltd
Sanday Community School
Sands Motel
Smithfield Hotel
Standing Stones Hotel
Stroma Bank Hotel
Stromness Hotel
The Queens Hotel
The Strynd Nursery
W F M Brown, Bakers
W Hourston Jeweller
Woodwick Gallery
Re-recognitions
Andrew Sinclair
Ayre Hotel
C & H MacInnes
Combustion, Energy and Steam Specialists Ltd
Crossroads (Orkney)
Family Mediation Orkney
Linklater Engineering
Lows Orkney
Lynnfield Hotel
Orcadia Chartered Accountants
Orcadian Ltd
Orkney Auction Mart
Orkney Blide Trust
Orkney College
Orkney Disability Forum
HIE Orkney
Orkney Fisheries Association
Orkney Marine Hatcheries
Orkney Meat Ltd
Orkney Opportunities Centre(now Careers Scotland)
Orkney Salmon Co Ltd
Orkney Tourist Board
Ortak Jewellery
Royal Hotel, Stromness
Scapa Dental Centre
Skaill House
Pentarq
The Orkney Creamery
The Orkney Herring Company
The Pickaquoy Centre
Voluntary Action Orkney
Westray Buildings Preservation Trust
William Sutherland Coal Merchants |
