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Our research directory meets the needs of customers, practitioners, academic researchers and students who want to know more about Investors in People.

Investors in People has attracted the attention of researchers who have sought to assess its contribution in areas such as business performance, competitiveness, change management and the development of people. This directory summarises a selection of projects undertaken by organisations in recent years.

This directory is updated periodically. We are always keen to hear from organisations commissioning and reporting research which may include references to Investors in People.

For further information about research, or to include other research in the directory, please email us at information@iipuk.co.uk.

Investors in People UK wishes to stress that it had management control only over those projects which the company commissioned directly. As this directory contains summaries of research commissioned by other organisations, Investors in People UK cannot accept responsibility for the rigour and conduct of such work, the opinions expressed, findings, and any conclusions drawn. But, we hope this directory represents a fair summary of all the research work included.

1. Investors in People, Managerial Capabilities and Performance
Author(s)	Prof. Mike Bourne, Dr, Monica Franco-Santos
Publication Date	January 2010
Publication By	Cranfield University School of Management
Summary	Cranfield University School of Management research finds empirical evidence showing that Investors in People underpins effective management through its impact on the development of managerial capabilities and management performance. Investors in People recognised companies have better managerial capabilities that triggers a chain of events leading to better financial performance.
Link to Full Report	Investors in People, Managerial Capabilities and Performance Jan 2010.pdf


2. The Business Case for Employee Health and Wellbeing
Author(s)	Stephen Bevan
Publication Date	January 2010
Publication By	The Work Foundation
Summary	This report provides additional information about the business benefits of addressing health and wellbeing in the workplace as identified through a review of existing research. The Work Foundation believes that Investors in People has a pivotal role to play, not just in promoting the message about health and work, but in delivering accessible and relevant support to employers across all sectors and of every size as they endeavour to provide healthy working environments and good quality jobs within which employees can drive forward our national productivity and competitiveness.
Link to Full Report	The Business Case for Employee Health and Wellbeing Feb 2010.pdf


3. Impact of Investors in People Research Findings
Author(s)	Prof. Mike Bourne, Dr. Monica Franco-Santos, Andrey Pavlov, Dr. Lorenzo Lucianetti, Dr. Veronica Martinez, Dr. Matteo Mura
Publication Date	November 2008
Publication By	Cranfield University School of Management
Summary	Research conducted by Cranfield University School of Management demonstrates that adopting Investors in People sets up a chain of impact resulting in improved financial performance. The study also finds that the more an organisation embraces Investors in People principles, the more profound the impact on financial performance.
Link to Full Report	THE IMPACT OF INVESTORS IN PEOPLE ON PEOPLE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES AND FIRM PERFORMANCE


4. Realising Business Ambitions through People in Times of Change
Author(s)	Lucinda Martin and Ros Elwes
Publication Date	April 2008
Publication By	COI Strategic Consultancy
Summary	The research evidence and case studies brought together in this report provide compelling evidence that investing in the Investors in People framework for the longer term, by gaining and maintaining the Standard, helps organisations to step up a gear and embrace new challenges to secure stronger competitive advantage and reap substantial bottom line rewards during times of economic downturn.
Link to Full Report	REALISING BUSINESS AMBITIONS - FINAL REPORT


5. Taking Stock: CBI education and skills survey 2008
Author(s)	CBI
Publication Date	April 2008
Publication By	CBI
Summary	The CBI’s first Education and Skills Survey reveals the impact of Investors in People and how it is viewed by CBI members. Covering 735 firms (employing 1.7 million people) and based on interviews at Board level the report concludes that Investors in People adds real value to firms. It also concludes that Investors in People is a well established business development tool with high brand recognition.
Link to Full Report	TAKING STOCK: EDUCATION AND SKILLS SURVEY 2008


6. People and the Bottom Line
Author(s)	P Tamkin, M Cowling, W Hunt
Publication Date	February 2008
Publication By	The Work Foundation and the Institute for Employment Studies
Summary	Research conducted by the Work Foundation and the Institute of Employment Studies demonstrates that organisations that adopt an integrated range of HR practices, as formalised through the Investors in People Standard, are likely to perform better on key indicators like profit and sales growth. Furthermore employers of all types and sizes could benefit from the strategic investment in people formalised through Investors in People.
Link to Full Report	PEOPLE AND THE BOTTOM LINE


7. Does Investors in People add value to businesses?
Author(s)	Marc Cowling, Principal Economist
Publication Date	January 2008
Publication By	Institute of Employment Studies
Summary	Analysis by IES comparing the results of Investors in People and non Investors in People companies finds that Investors in People accredited companies generate higher gross profits per employee, all else being equal, and that this superior performance is not the result of the self selection of better performing companies to Investors in People. It also concludes that the ‘typical’ organisation that currently does not have Investors in People accreditation has the capability to generate an additional £176.35 per employee in gross profits per annum, should they seek and gain Investors in People accreditation.
Link to Full Report	DOES IIP ADD VALUE TO BUSINESSES?