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17/09/2024

FG Burnett Retains Investors In People Gold Accreditation

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FG Burnett has successfully retained the prestigious Investors in People 'We Invest In People' Gold Accreditation – a significant milestone underscoring the company's unwavering commitment to excellence in people management and organisational development.

Founded almost 65 years ago, FG Burnett has long been a key player in the Scottish commercial property sector. The retention of 'We Invest In People' Gold status marks a significant achievement, recognising the company's ongoing dedication to nurturing talent, fostering a supportive working environment, and ensuring continuous improvement.

The robust assessment process involved comprehensive evaluations across several key performance indicators, highlighting the company's strong leadership, performance management, and culture of continuous improvement. The Gold Accreditation places FG Burnett among the top tier of organisations globally that excel in people management.
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Commenting on the achievement, Richard Noble, Managing Director at FG Burnett, said: "We are absolutely thrilled to retain the We invest in people Gold Accreditation. This accolade reflects our team's hard work and dedication to fostering an environment where our employees can thrive. It's a testament to the positive and progressive culture we have cultivated within FG Burnett. Our commitment to our people is paramount, and the Gold standard underscores our strategic focus on professional growth, employee engagement, and organisational success."

Paul Devoy, CEO of Investors in People commended FG Burnett on their success: "I am delighted to congratulate FG Burnett on achieving Investors in People Gold accreditation. This remarkable accomplishment is a testament to your long-term commitment to excellence in all aspects of leadership and people development. Your dedication to fostering a positive and productive workplace culture sets a shining example in the commercial property consultancy sector. We are proud to recognize your outstanding efforts as part of our community and look forward to seeing your continued success."

Investors in People (IIP) is an internationally recognised standard for people management. It is designed to help organisations improve performance and realise objectives through the effective management and development of their people. The We invest in people Gold Accreditation is one of the highest levels awarded by Investors in People. The assessment for We invest in people accreditation involves a rigorous process and includes comprehensive evaluations covering multiple key performance areas such as Leadership, Performance Management and Continuous Improvement.

Achieving Gold status signifies that the organisation is not just performing well in people management but is excelling across various key performance indicators.

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