Burnley-based The Calico Group has scooped the prestigious international award for Excellence in the Third Sector at the Investors in People (IIP) Award Ceremony 2015.
Held on Tuesday 24th June at the Tower of London, the IIP Awards welcomed finalist from across the globe to celebrate outperforming workplaces, bosses and employers across the IIP Community.
Calico has also been named as one of the top 100 companies to work for this year, and has seen employee numbers increase from 212 to 644.
“This is another fantastic achievement, one which staff should be really proud of. In spite of the tough climate in which we’re operating, the dedication and motivation they show on a daily basis is inspiring, and helps us provide the best possible services to our customers.
“If staff believe in our aims and the good we do, they’ll truly be passionate about customers. By providing inspiring leaders and opportunities for personal development, they will be the best they can be and deliver the best they can to our customers.”
Investors in People Awards judge, Sara Ward, said:
“The Calico Group showed a real sense of passion for both is employees and its customers. The team should be extremely pleased with their achievement.
“This accolade demonstrates its dedication to people, which makes it a truly outperforming company. It is organisations like these that form the backbone of Investors in People.”
Investors in People is a global people management standard. The standard defines what it takes to effectively lead, support and manage people for sustainable results.
For more information about Investors in People, please visit www.investorsinpeople.com
