Sports Manufacturer Achieves Goal

Aug. 9, 2011 - PRLog -- Harrod UK have retained IiP status since their initial assessment in 1996, but this was the first time that it has aimed for one of the three prestigious new levels of assessment. The company requested Bronze Award assessment, the first step in the process, and was delighted to achieve success.

IiP Assessor Dave Abdul spent time at the company’s Lowestoft base interviewing a cross section of staff and senior management in order to gain an extensive overview of company procedures, practice and staff investment. Mr. Abdul commented on the positive environment of support and encouragement at Harrod UK, with particular praise for the way in which the directors “recognise staff as their most valuable asset”.

HR Manager Hazel Stimpson helped co-ordinate the assessment, and is thrilled with the outcome: “Following a very enjoyable couple of assessment days and the wonderful result of achieving Bronze at the first attempt, next year we are aiming to jump two levels to the Gold award, and I am confident that with the fantastic team we have we can repeat our success”.

The Investor in People Standard provides a framework to help a company achieve success through its people. The benefits to a company of achieving IiP status include enhanced quality, improved motivation and increased productivity.

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The UK's leading manufacturer of sports ground equipment and netting. From the The Millennium Stadium, Twickenham, Premier League Clubs and Academies to Wembley and the Emirates Stadium, Harrod UK goals and nets are the showpiece of the venue.