In October 2007, DIUS commissioned the independent study which sought to gather opinion on the IIP proposition from customers and key stakeholders such as CBI, TUC, and the Devolved Administrations. This will inform Ministers in their plans for on-going development of the Government Skills Strategy.

Presently around 8 million employees work for IIP organisations. The review’s initial findings confirm that Investors in People continues to enjoy widespread support across a diverse range of organisations, covering different sectors and employee size groups.

IIPUK welcome the review as it provides an opportunity to demonstrate how we are adding value to organisations of all sizes, and sectors, whether they are public, private, or voluntary sector. The review will enable IIPUK to measure the effectiveness of the steps that we have already undertaken over the last year to improve our customer proposition ensuring it remains adaptable to the changing needs of our customers, and supporting Government across a range of different agendas – not least productivity, skills, and improved customer care.