Venues Event Management awarded Silver
Monday, 08 August 2011 16:30
Venues Event Management awarded Silver
Venues Event Management is delighted to announce that they have not only retained their Investors in People accreditation for the 15th consecutive year but they have been awarded Silver Accreditation. This news comes after Parent Company Expotel were also re-accredited with Bronze Accreditation in Dec 2010.An organisation that has achieved Investors in People has been successful in adopting and maintaining its three fundamental principles: Plan - developing strategies to improve the performance of the organisation, from business goals to leadership strategies; Do - implementing those strategies, taking action to improve the performance of the organisation; Review - evaluating and adjusting those strategies, measuring their impact on the performance of the organisation.
Venues Event Management received excellent feedback from the assessor. Some of the major strengths identified included:
• The enthusiasm, passion and pride
• Effective communication, company values, inclusiveness and consultative approach
• Openness, honesty and approachability
• Employees drive to achieve personal ambitions and to realise their potential
• Acting promptly to solve issues
• 12 week induction training programme
• Evidence of knowledge sharing
Kate Wyatt, Operations and HR Director commented: “Back in 1996, we were the first agency to be awarded Investors in People and we have continued to put great importance on the recruitment and development of our staff. To receive Silver is a great achievement and demonstrates our commitment to continuous improvement”
Claire Levey, the Investors in People Assessor added: “Venues Event Management thoroughly deserves its advanced recognition as it is just one of those companies that naturally stands out from the crowd. Investors in People is an invaluable tool but to produce real results it has to be in the hands of people who are genuinely committed to adopting best practice principles and continuous improvement. Chief Executive Anita Lowe’s vision, boundless energy and attention to detail inspires everyone who works for her. She has created an enviable culture where people are immensely loyal, passionate about the business, enjoy their jobs and are focussed on exceeding client expectations. Success has been achieved through effective recruitment, training and retaining the right people. Long may it continue!”
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