There is no denying the challenges faced by businesses across Scotland are changing. Indeed, the challenges we saw ten, even just five, years ago are different to those we experience nowadays.
For many organisations, the challenges of the last decade have been overtaken by new issues emerging alongside the advancements we’ve seen in the ways we work: whether that’s technology-driven or driven by changes to working patterns and wider inclusion, it’s clear that investing in the development of our people is key.
Last month marked a significant milestone for the future of Scottish business. Investors in People Scotland, which had been helping and supporting organisations across the country for almost 27 years, chose to radically rebrand with a new name, a new look and a new direction. The result is Re:markable, the new home for Investors in People in Scotland.
Peter Russian, Chief Executive, says: “We’re building on the best of what we do, and responding to the increasing demands from organisations who are looking for specific help and support in addressing the changing challenges of today’s workplace.
“Ultimately we believe that organisations are more successful when they develop and give more control to their employees. Our role as Remarkable is to help employers do just that.”
Since Investors in People began in 1991, attitudes towards training and development have changed dramatically and thankfully there are more employers investing in skills and development. Attitudes are shifting for the better, and Peter believes Investors in People has been an important part of that change.
The decision to rebrand to Remarkable reflects the organisation’s repositioning as a business focused on organisational development with a wider service offering to support business and economic growth. The internationally recognised Investors in People accreditation (IIP) and Investors in Young People (IIYP) will remain the flagship services, complemented by the roll-out of new services later this year.
“We remain committed to the IIP accreditation as an award of quality. We will continue to improve our services by working with Scottish, UK and international partners to share the latest thinking and research on leading practice. People are the key to making organisations remarkable and we believe they perform better when they develop and give more control to their employees.”
