The Standard for People Management

A framework for high performance

The framework describes the criteria to achieve the Investors in People Standard.

The framework is comprised of nine indicators: the drivers for performance through people. Measurement against these people management indicators determines the performance of an organisation and the level of accreditation achieved.

Measure your organisation against the Standard for people management

Since 1991 the Investors in People accreditation has been recognised as a mark of excellence, a great employer, and an outperforming place to work

Today 14,000 organisations proudly display their accreditation across 75 countries worldwide.

Investors in People accreditation levels

Underpinning the framework is the Investors in People performance model. This allows detailed measurement from ‘Developed’ to ‘High Performing’ against each of the nine indicators.

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NB The assessment criteria selected in the images are for illustrative purposes only. They are not the specific indicators required for the performance level criteria. To find out more, contact us.

Investors in People Accredited All nine indicators at ‘Developed’ level.

Investors in People Silver All nine indicators at ‘Developed’ and any seven of the nine indicators at ‘Established’ level.

Investors in People GoldAll nine indicators at ‘Developed’ and ‘Established’ and any seven of the nine indicators at ‘Advanced’ level.

Investors in People Platinum All nine indicators at ‘Developed’, ‘Established’ and ‘Advanced’ and any seven of the nine indicators at ‘High Performing’ level.

Stage 1 DevelopedThe principles and practices in place are communicated. People and leaders know what is expected of them.

Stage 2 EstablishedPeople and leaders are engaged in implementing the principles and practices.

Stage 3AdvancedPeople and leaders actively drive positive outcomes, taking ownership of the principles and practices.

Stage 4 High PerformingThe principles and practices are fully integrated with wider activities. People and leaders take accountability for delivering consistently positive results, always with an eye for improvement.

Accreditation levels and assessment criteria

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ISBN: 9781900 567541 1.0 09/15