SB Civils Awarded the International Investors in People Award.

Investors in People 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone of our team who has been involved in the process of attaining our International Investment in People Award. Dave Abdul from IiP visited us several times and talked to many of you when assessing whether or not we had reached the required standard. 

Here is a summary of his report: 

SB Civils has worked on the Essex Highways Improvements Framework since establishment and as a result they have attained and continue to build on an enviable reputation within this sector.  More recently they have secured their first contract within the Education Sector and will now use this case study and experience to market their business activities further to potential clients operating in this sector. This is the first time we come forward for assessment against the International Investor in People Standard.  

I looked at plans, strategies, induction, appraisals, staff development records, site audits, KPIs, and interviews with 11 staff drawn from all levels and roles within the firm.  Many staff confirmed a belief that there is genuine commitment to their learning and development.  Encouragement to contribute ideas for performance improvement generally comes at staff meetings, 1:1 meetings, and during the performance review.  Examples given included operational improvement, service improvement, new courses, website development, new procedures, etc.    

Senior managers believe that the investment in staff has brought clear actions for organisational improvements, improved individual target setting, improved monitoring of performance, effective critical self reviews, and observations.