New tool launched to identify and tackle business practice issues

Investors in People has urged employers to identify and tackle issues that could undermine their organisation over the year ahead.

Investors in People has launched a web-based test to enable employers of any size or sector to examine current policies or practices and identify opportunities for improvement. The tool aims to help employers review their current position and therefore allow them to identify changes that would support progress over the year ahead.

Ruth Spellman, chief executive of Investors in People, said: “Many managers begin the New Year with fresh ideas and enthusiasm, but it's important to identify specific areas for improvement within the context of their business plan before launching any action. Without this attention, new plans will not be properly targeted and delivered and, as a result, may not deliver any real benefit to the business.

The web-based tool guides employers through multiple choice questions exploring life within the workplace and gives them a green/amber/red rating based on how their workplace measures up to good practice contained in Profile, the Investors in People development tool. Profile builds on the Investors in People Standard to provide a path for further improvement, so employers can continue challenging themselves and keep developing in line with evolving business needs/opportunities.

More information on the tool and registration (free)