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Recognising Excellence Limited is pleased to announce that a merger has been agreed between itself and GWE Business West Ltd. This will create a larger and stronger organisation offering an enhanced range of business services across the South West. Read more

Most young people leave education well prepared for their first job, according to a survey of nearly 80,000 employers published today by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills. Read more

McClure Naismith first legal firm to secure UK-wide Lexcel accreditation - 30th July 2010

Leading commercial law firm, McClure Naismith LLP, has become the first law firm to obtain UK wide accreditation by the UK’s only specialist quality accreditation system for the legal profession, Lexcel. Until accrediting McClure Naismith on a UK-wide basis, Lexcel had only ever accredited offices in England and Wales. Read more

Investors in People is still going strong! - 29 July 2010

In a recent press article about government cuts, IIP UK was included in a list of abolished ‘quangos’. In fact, ownership of Investors in People was transferred to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills in April this year in a move that has strengthened the position of Investors in People and ensured its continued development and support. Read more

Have Your Say - Skills For Sustainable Growth government consultation document - July 2010

The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) today launched Skills for Sustainable Growth, a consultation document on the Government’s future strategy for skills and calls on employers, individuals, colleges and training organisations to have their say.

Investors in People is referred to within the paper and recognised for it's role over many years in promoting the link between training and bottom line performance. The government is seeking ideas and views on ways businesses can be encouraged to increase the UK's leadership and management capability to create better run and more highly performing businesses; and to use skills as a real driver of productivity and business improvement.

No business can succeed without good people and managers are an especially important part of this equation. But just how far does good management impact on business success? And can the link between strong managerial capabilities and business profitability really be proven? Read more.

THE challenge to give 100 young people their first step onto the career ladder will start on Wednesday.

Businesses across the region are being invited to attend an event at City of Bristol College's Green campus which will give them the tools they need to take on an apprentice. Read more.

The Jobcentre Plus Recruitment Subsidy scheme, which was due to run until the end of March 2011, has been withdrawn earlier than planned. Read more.

Making every £ count - Investors in People helps employers get the most from limited learning and development budgets - April 2010

Over half (52%) of UK organisations have reduced their learning and development budgets according to a recent survey by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).And with only one in 10 employers (11%) expecting training spend to increase in the year to come, the focus is on managing costs more efficiently. The main changes over the last year include a move to making sure training budgets are more business focused (38%) and a reduction in external suppliers and a move to in-house training (31%). Read more

New award recognises role of employee health in improving business performance - March 2010

Investors in People have launched a new award to recognise employers who have strengthened their organisation by investing in the health and wellbeing of employees. This follows extensive research which shows that effective and proactive management of health and wellbeing can improve business performance by increasing productivity, reducing sickness and absenteeism and enhancing employee retention.Read More

Equipping and supporting managers is the route to business success even in challenging times - March 2010

A new report provides clear evidence of the impact of investment in management capabilities on business profitability. The analysis, conducted by Cranfield School of Management, found a clear link between good management and improved business performance. More

UK Commission for Employment and Skills to champion Investors in People

Responsibility for the Investors in People standard will be passed from Government to the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES) placing it at the heart of business. More...

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