Barhale Holdings plc has always had a commitment to investing in people. Directors, leaders, and managers are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them. Entering the awards presented an opportunity to everybody who works at Barhale, to celebrate the working environment and the positive culture that everyone has created.
Barhale’s business model is different to many other construction contractors; as a direct delivery employer, Barhale employs its own team – from trades people all the way through to the Chief Executive Officer. The challenge is to appeal as an employer of choice to many different people with a wide range of experience, aspirations, and different skills. With an overarching ethos of ‘One Barhale,’ the company has created a diverse and international workforce which has brought everybody together as part of the Barhale family.
The possibility of being recognised as a winner at the Investors in People Awards makes Barhale’s strategy and ethos real. Being recognised and shortlisted for such a prestigious award further endorses how passionate Barhale is about its values and commitment towards being a people centric company. Furthermore, the award is an opportunity to strengthen Barhale’s brand within a competitive market. The award would be a true indicator to job seekers that its strategic core ethos is underpinned by investing in people, from recruitment to development, well-being and reward and recognition. From a client perspective, it demonstrates to prospective, new and existing clients, how well the company is performing as recognised by Investors in People, a global leader in people management.
Everyone at Barhale is proud of being shortlisted for an Investors in People 2024 Award and proud to be held in such high regard by a global organisation that benchmarks people management standards who aim is ‘to make work better’. For any organisation to have its efforts towards achieving a high standard of people practices from recruitment, development and continuous improvement recognised is incredible. Being shortlisted validates and confirms that Barhale is doing a good job.
As Barhale continues to grow and diversify, the ability to attract and retain talented people is essential. Being shortlisted is a true indicator that during growth, Barhale is remaining authentic to its ethos, culture and values.
Employee expectations about the working environment, sustainability, diversity and inclusion have changed. They expect much more, regarding social value, being an ethical business, being considerate of individual health and well-being needs and creating and maintaining an inclusive environment. At the same time, offering competitive remuneration and benefits remain important, especially when inflation rates and the cost of living are unpredictable.
The challenge for employers, including Barhale, in getting this right for people and being branded as a successful business is immense when considering the employee expectations and environmental and sustainability challenges. Being shortlisted for the award, instils trust throughout the company, that Barhale is an employer with a commitment to doing its very best for people regarding career progression opportunities, competitive pay, work-life balance, health and well-being, inclusion and engagement and the wider societal and environmental challenges. Being shortlisted demonstrates to everyone that by working together and sharing the same purpose, something great and inspirational has been achieved.
Investors in People recognises and validates the success of the many changes, initiatives and process improvements Barhale has made. Everyone is thrilled to receive and retain Gold status, to win an Investors in People 2024 Award would be an incredible achievement. It would reinforce to the leadership team that the decisions being made based on company values and principles are believed and trusted internally and externally.
Winning would be a fantastic boost across the whole of Barhale. The award would recognise everyone’s collective efforts and achievements endorsed by Investors in People; a credible and renowned organisation whose values and ethos are being translated and bought to life at Barhale, regarding leading, engaging with and developing people.
Being able to brand Barhale in this way would lead to further success and greater aspirations, as the company continues its journey. Everyone will be encouraged by the effort and commitment so far and feel even more motivated to always do their very best and continue to be part of a company who believes people come first.
Barhale has grown from Silver to Gold status, this demonstrates Barhale’s commitment towards continuing to develop and enhance cutting-edge people practices. This commitment stems from a very simple place which is about doing good for people who work for the company and supporting their families. Being a winner, would reinforce this ethos, join everybody together in celebration and motivate everyone to continue to grow, challenge and encourage the whole team to do even better.
A further opportunity would be presented from a talent acquisition and client engagement perspective which would ultimately raise Barhale’s profile as a trusted employer who is passionate about investing in people and therefore appeal to job seekers, organisations and stakeholders who share Barhale’s passion and core ethos which will contribute towards diversity and business growth.
Being part of the Investors in People community is important to Barhale because it enables insightful feedback about how people feel about their work and their environment. Leaders and managers are challenged on what has been achieved and what could be even better. This high level of insight is invaluable because leaders are encouraged to reflect and respond which ultimately leads to a company-wide commitment and a heightened aspiration to make work even better. Having access to trusted and proven sources of information regarding people practices from around the world is invaluable.
Investors in People brings a focus and a guiding principle that is understood at a global level and a commitment to continuously improving the way people work together. Being bench-marked by a third party brings credibility to Barhale’s Gold accreditation and to people plans which focus on continuous improvement, engagement, innovation and well-being.
The Investors in People framework, against which organisations are bench-marked, changes and evolves based on global people management best practice. Being part of the community, Barhale is confident, that the pace at which it changes and evolves will always be aligned to changes in society, the environment, and the economy. This means, Barhale will always be a company that is at the forefront of change which is adaptable and innovates to meet the changing demands and expectations of employees and prospective candidates and clients – ultimately creating a legacy for being an employer who cares and invests in people.
Engaging in awards and events, boosts morale for everyone by celebrating and recognising collective success and achievements. It is an opportunity to share success with other like-minded businesses that are also doing great work in their own organisations throughout the UK. Making new connections, creating networks and sharing best practice ideas could benefit everyone and make the UK the best Investors in People.
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