13 October 2011
Bestway presented with Investors in People award
Bestway was presented with the Investors in People award at a ceremony held at The Freemasons’ Hall, Great Queen Street, London last week.
Investors in People is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Awarded to well-run organisations which demonstrate good management practice with a high emphasis on best practice people management and development, the Standard encourages growth, profitability and efficiency.
David Smith, who attended the ceremony on behalf of Bestway, said, “This is a tremendous achievement for everyone connected with the organisation. It is the hard work and dedication of all our colleagues that has made this award possible.”
David went on to say, “Research shows that organisations that adopt a comprehensive approach to people development perform better than those without, indicated by higher gross profits per employee, higher profit margins and higher productivity. Companies that have achieved the Investors in People Standard also have higher levels of trust, co-operation and commitment than their competitors.”
Bestway is one of many ambitious organisations in the UK that work within the Investors in People framework.
John Telfer, Managing Director of Inspiring Business Performance Ltd (IBP), which is responsible for delivering the Investors in People Standard across London and the South, said: “Bestway has proved that the benefits of putting people first can be substantial. We are delighted that they were able to join us to celebrate such a tremendous achievement.”