Placing your people first is critical for organisations as it prioritises the well-being and satisfaction of employees, which in turn leads to improved performance, productivity, and overall success of the business. When employees feel valued, respected and supported, they are more likely to be engaged, motivated and loyal to the company. An employee-first approach also fosters a positive company culture, and helps to attract and retain top talent. By putting the needs of employees first, organisations can create a more productive and satisfying work environment for all employees, ultimately leading to a more successful and sustainable business.
Read Investors in People articles about people strategies below before starting your journey to workplace accreditation.
Freshly inspired by our Make Work Better conference, the Investors In People team recently met to discuss and update our values. The day was led by our People Director, Beth Samson. This is her take on why it was such an important and useful thing to do and (spoiler alert) it’s got nothing to do with having a nice new set of words to put on our wall.
Paul Devoy reflects on his encounter with Steven Bartlett at the Make Work Better conference and looks at elite recruitment, its unintended, negative consequences and a little anecdote about Super Chickens…
Article Outline Quiet quitting – the act of coming to work to do just what is expected of you and nothing more – is a
In simple terms, employee engagement is the emotional commitment that an employee has to their employer and their business goals. In parallel with this, employee
The UK construction industry is facing a labour shortage. A lack of qualified candidates has been a growing concern amongst construction companies for a number
In a period of re-invention, where ‘the make-over’ is rife, where what was yesterday is not today, and the speed of evolution is nudging on
59% of workers now regard hybrid working, flexibility and autonomy over their day as a higher priority than salary when they are considering their employer
As organisations within our community plan for future operations, some common issues have emerged. 2020 has been a hugely challenging year for all our clients
It’s Summer 2021 and Chancellor Rishi Sunak just warned the young…’ home working may hurt their career’. A popular response to the BBC article has
Democratic is as a leadership style where leaders share decision-making with members of the organisation. The initial philosophical belief behind taking this approach, comes from
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