The practical benefits of working towards and becoming an Investors in People organisation are proven and many. They include improved organisational performance, greater productivity, a sharper competitive edge, and increased employee engagement.

We would particularly like to draw your attention to the findings of a research project conducted recently by the Cranfield School of Management. It provides the most compelling evidence to date of the link between adopting Investors in People and the impact on an organisation’s financial performance. The Impact of Investors in People on People Management Practices and Firm Performance 2008, demonstrates that adopting Investors in People sets up a chain of impact leading to improved financial performance. Furthermore, the more an organisation embraces The Investors in People Standard, the better the impact will be on its financial performance.