Schueco UK achieves IIP Gold

Achieving the prestigious Gold status further enhances Schueco’s reputation as a highly successful, well-run company that achieves ambitious business goals while being totally committed to the well-being of its staff.The company became an accredited IIP organisation in 2010 and achieved Silver Status in 2012.Staff interviewed as part of the Gold Status Award process were representative of the company’s entire structure and included a wide range of levels, roles and responsibilities

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The many months of research, feedback, surveys, discussions and analysis of results involved in preparing for IIP Gold as well as the active engagement with staff, required the commitment and dedication of the whole Schueco HR team.

Schueco’s IIP ‘storyboard’ ran to 220 pages of detailed information covering 196 evidence criteria across the 10 key topics: Business Strategy; L&D Strategy; People Management Strategy; Leadership & Management Strategy; Management Effectiveness; Reward & Recognition; Involvement & Empowerment; Learning & Development; Performance Management; Continuous Improvement.

The HR team also compiled two folders of additional written evidence in the form of appendices for the assessor to review and use throughout the process.

Managing Director Mike Lane sums up: ‘Investing in people is central to our culture, values and success. I believe our new leadership development programmes and our innovation teams for project managers, coupled with our desire to empower and involve staff across the whole business, show why we’ve been awarded this prestigious accolade.’

Issued on behalf of Schueco UK Limited by Acumen Marketing Communications Ltd, Watermill House, Chevening Road, Chipstead, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 2RY. Further press information from John Mounsey/Lester Corney, tel: 01732 456444; e-mail: lester.corney@acumen-communications.com

Schüco – System solutions for windows, doors, façades and solar products. Together with its worldwide network of partners, architects, specifiers and investors, Schüco creates sustainable building envelopes which focus on people and their needs in harmony with nature and technology. The highest demands for design, comfort and security can be met, whilst simultaneously reducing CO2 emissions through energy efficiency, thereby conserving natural resources. The company and its Metal and PVC-U divisions deliver tailored products for newbuilds and renovations, designed to meet individual user needs in all climate zones. With 4800 employees and 12,000 partner companies, Schüco is active in 78 countries and achieved a turnover of 1.5 billion euros in 2013. For more information, visit www.schueco.co.uk