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ECC
has been awarded accreditation as an Investor in People -
the national standard setting a level of good practice for
staff training and development. The Investors in People (IIP)
programme aims to improve the performance and success rate
of organisations by helping them to harness the potential
of their employees - their most valuable asset.
Managing
Director of ECC, John McGinlay commented: "At ECC we
are fully committed to promoting the personal development
and skills of each and every one of our employees. I am therefore
delighted that our commitment to our staff has earned us Investors
in People accreditation."
The
four principles underpinning the IIP standard are:
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Commitment
- To develop employees to achieve business goals
and targets |
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Planning
- Planning how skills, individuals and teams are
to be developed to achieve these goals |
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Action
- Taking action to develop and use necessary skills
in a well defined and continuing programme directly
tied to business objectives. |
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Evaluation
- Evaluating the outcomes of training and development
for individuals' progress towards goals, the value
achieved and future needs |
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The
IIP scheme is recognised by the CBI, the Institute of Directors
and the TUC as an effective way to promote businesses' investment
in, and commitment to, their employees.
According
to national statistics, 80% of businesses that have achieved
IIP accreditation have reported "increased customer satisfaction"
and 70% have "improved their competitive edge and productivity".
Job satisfaction among employees of IIP accredited organisations
is 94% compared to just 37% in non-IIP organisations.
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