Testconsult Limited is now recognised as meeting the requirements of the Investors in People Standard. This standard identifies the company as one which sets great store in developing it's workforce through effective management and training.

Dick Stain, who has spearheaded our drive to reach this standard says "going for the investors in people standard was a commercial decision that is right for the company and right for our staff. We have realised for a long time that as a service organisation, our staff are our biggest assest. As a company we look after our staff by listening to them and encouraging them to participate at all levels within the company. This is a benefit to everyone."

An Investor in People develops effective strategies to improve the performance of the organisation through its people. The 10 indicators of companies that meets the standard are:

1. Business Strategy - A strategy for improving the performance of the organisation is clearly defined and understood.

2. Learning & Development Strategy - Learning and development is planned to help achieve the organisation's objectives

3. People Management Strategy - Strategies for managing people are designed to promote quality of opportunity in the development of the organisations people

4. Leadership & Management Strategy - The capabilities managers need to lead, manage and develop people effectively are cleary defined and understood

5. Management Effectiveness - Managers are effective in leading, managing and developing people

6. Recognintion and Reward - People's contributions to the organisation are recognised and valued

7. Involvement and Empowerment - People are encouraged to take ownership and responsibility by being involved in decision-making

8. Learning and Development - People learn and develop effectively

9. Performance Measurement - Investment in people improves the performance of the organisation

10. Continuous Improvement - Improvements are continually made to the way people are managed and developed

For further information contact Dick Stain

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