Derby Homes is Proud to be an Investor in People

In June 2009, Derby Homes once again successfully achieved recognition as an Investor in People.

What is Investors in People (IIP)?

IIP is a widely respected national standard that sets out a level of best practice for developing people to achieve business objectives.

The standard provides a framework for improving performance and competitiveness, through a planned approach to setting and communicating organisational objectives. A key feature of IIP is developing people to meet these objectives. IIP promotes the culture of continuous improvement.

What did Derby Homes do to meet the standard?

Many things that help to show our commitment to developing our employees have been embedded in the culture for some time. These include:

• • the inclusion of everyone in the annual service planning process
  • twice yearly Job Chats between employees and their line manager
  • a comprehensive annual training programme
  • funding and time off  to gain relevant external qualifications
  • annual team away days
  • regular team meetings
• • buddy scheme for new managers
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  In 2009, Derby Homes launched a new Leadership Charter. This new charter was developed in consultation with employees.
• In 2010, all Derby Homes’ managers will take part in a 360 degree feedback scheme. This will give managers the chance to receive constructive feedback from a range of colleagues on how they are performing in relation to the principles outlined in our Leadership Charter.

What Next?

Derby Homes is proud to be an Investor in People.  We will continue to show our commitment to achieving our goals through the development of our employees and ensure that we maintain the right to display the IIP kitemark.

For more Information on Investors for People please view their website.