Venn Group has always made our people – both our staff and our temporary contractors - the focus of what we are about. They represent who we are as a business and the standard that can be expected of us. We invest time, attention, care and training to bring out and get the very best out of everyone.
To assess ourselves from an external viewpoint, in August 2006 we applied for and were awarded Recognition of the Investors in People Standard. Recognition of the Standard is a rigorous process that many organisations struggle to achieve so we are understandably very proud to have received this award.
To gain this achievement an external assessor interviewed a cross-section of our employees and temporary contractors, asking about issues including how our consultants perform and treat those who deal with them, our training programmes, the career paths we offer and what care, follow up and support we provide. A report was drawn up on the assessor’s findings and their recommendation for our recognition was submitted to a panel of assessors who agreed that we should receive this accreditation.
The report featured not only the findings, conclusions and recommendations, but also direct quotes from those that were spoken to. These include:
From our temporary contractors
“Venn Group keep me updated, they are a very professional organisation who prepare you well for interview – it’s a team effort, the people are honest and they provide a good service”
“Venn Group’s consultants are very knowledgeable and helpful – I receive constructive feedback from Venn Group on how I’m performing in my job and couldn’t really suggest any improvements at the moment – they seem to come up trumps every time”
“It’s an excellent company and I hope they get the Investors in People Award – they deserve it”
From our employees
“I have no qualms about my job, it’s great fun. The company is honest and open, like the people and you’re told about what’s going on, there’s no secrets or hidden agenda”
“The training I have had has really supported me and we all learn things that help us do our jobs better”
“At my last appraisal we talked about how I had improved and the time objectives for my development”
From our assessor
“The directors and the management team are fully aware and appreciate that their staff are their most valuable asset “
“They have superb communication channels across the organisation and regional offices. A company newsletter (VG News), summer seminar details and regular on-going daily, weekly and monthly meetings that are minuted and readily available are all on the intranet system for all to view”
“There’s a good, friendly, professional team spirit and atmosphere – with everyone working towards a common goal.”
“Venn Group has an embedded culture of equality of opportunity in developing people allowing all fair access to training and development and to the support/guidance needed.”
“People feeling valued/appreciated and being recognised for going the extra mile – all are fully aware of how they can make a positive contribution to the smooth running and success of the company.”
We hope the awarding of the accreditation (and the comments made) gives all who deal with us confidence in our abilities and delivery.