Investors In People Standard Policy And Practice Guide

The Investors in People (IiP) Profile is a framework for good practice in human resource management and development, extending the scope of the IiP Standard in order to highlight how an organisation can continuously improve its performance. This guide complements the information in the publication 'Investors in People Standard: Policy and Practice Guide for Specialist Advisers and Assessors 2005' (2005, ISBN 0117061867) and sets out additional policy and guidance when undertaking advice and assessment activities using the IiP Profile.

Internal review offers an alternative assessment option for organisations that have already achieved Investors in People recognition. The organisation can assemble a team of employees, led by an assessor from their Investors in People Centre, to help embed the Investors in People culture and ethos into the organisation while monitoring performance and encouraging continuous improvement. The Policy and Practice Guide for Internal Review was designed in consultation with the internal review network and provides all the policy information and guidance Centres, assessors and recognised organisations need to successfully implement this assessment option. This includes an overview of roles and responsibilities, the competencies required in an internal reviewer and a programme for their development

This guide replaces the Investors in people policy and practice guidance for specialist advisors and assessors 2010 (ISBN 9780117062672)

This title is designed for specialist assessors and advisers. Merging and updating information previously available in The Standard and Profile Policy and Practice guides, this comprehensive handbook provides all the information Investors in People specialists need to guide employers through the recognition process. It covers every step of the assessment, from planning, through gathering evidence, feedback and recommendations, to recognition. The guide builds on the day-to-day experience of assessors and advisers and includes examples of good practice, and ideas and prompts to generate further thought and discussion. The guide gives up-to-date advice to specialists enabling them to make valid and reliable judgements. The Investors in People Policy and Practice Guide for Specialist Advisers and Assessors reflects the new approach to assessment which was launched in May 2009. Key areas covered by the title include: roles and responsibilities within the delivery network; specialist development; working with Investors in People; Investors in People assessments; planning an assessment; gathering evidence; feedback and recommendations; recognition; retaining recognition; health and Wellbeing Good Practice Award.

This guide replaces the Practitioner Handbook 2003 and aims to provide policy and guidance for Investors in People Specialists and Assessors, when undertaking Investors in People advice and assessment activities. This publication reflects changes in the IIP Standard and Profile, which has had an impact on delivery policies and guidelines.

Internal review was formally introduced as an option at Post-Recognition Review in 2002. This book provides guidance to those who plan, manage and quality assure the Investors in People Internal Review process. Although it can be used on its own it might useful to also refer to the 'Investors in People standard policy and practice guide for specialist advisers and assessors 2005' (ISBN 0117061867).

The Investors in People (IiP) Standard sets out good practice guidance for human resource management and business development. Internationally recognised, it is applicable to any size or type of organisation from schools and hospitals, non-profit making organisations and small businesses, to larger companies and multinational corporations. The Standard is based on three key principles of planning, taking action and reviewing performance, underpinned by 10 indicators of good practice evidenced by a number of requirements. This second edition of the Standard supersedes 2004 edition (ISBN 0117061662).