Putting people first is a capital idea

Article Abstract:

The Investors in People UK initiative, a government-backed standard, has seen a strong rise in popularity recently. It is now likely to meet its target of 70% of firms with more than 200 employees and 35% of firms with 50-200 employees achieving recognition by the end of the 1990s. There are now almost 6 million companies working towards the standard, but this covers only a small proportion of the total number of employees. This has prompted some observers to raise doubts about the initiative's role in engineering a skills revolution in UK industry.

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Getting big companies involved

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that around 35% of UK companies with more than 200 employees are committed to or recognised by the Investors in People UK scheme. Efforts are now being made to increase the take-up rate among these companies, which can play a key role in setting an example to smaller concerns. There are specific problems which large companies encounter when becoming involved in an initiative of this kind, including applying a standard at many different sites and improving communications.

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Trade unions and senior executives work in tandem

Article Abstract:

Investors in People UK is one of the few workplace initiatives which has gained support from both senior executives and trade unions. The CBI was involved in the creation of Investors in People, but the TUC actually established a goal of becoming an Investors in People employer before the CBI. The initiative can bring benefits to individuals within organisations, and can also serve to boost the overall skill level of the UK workforce.

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