Kinetic Electrical has made the first steps in becoming an employer that is fully accredited with the Investors in People scheme.

  The scheme was originally started by the government and is to recognise companies who have achieved certain standards in the way that they treat and work with their employees.    To be a fully accredited “Investor in People” an organisation must:

1. Develop strategies to improve the performance of the organisation  and show that:

• A strategy for improving the performance of the organisation is clearly defined and understood
• Learning and development is planned to achieve the organisations objectives
• Strategies for managing people are designed to promote quality of opportunity in the development of the organisation’s people
• The capabilities manager need to lead, manage and develop people effectively are clearly defined and understood

2.Take action to improve the performance of an organisation and show that:

• Managers are effective in leading, managing and developing people
• People’s contribution to the organisation is recognised and valued
• People are encouraged to take ownership and responsibility by being involved in decision-making
• People learn and develop effectively

Kinetic have made their initial commitment to work towards gaining the accreditation. They have already initiated changes which they are finding to have created a positive result.  Managing Director, Nathan Ware said that “we already had some of the required processes such as regular staff meetings, but tightening up all our staff induction and appraisal processes has really helped”  “at Kinetic we want all our staff to give exemplary service to our customers, going the extra mile for them, whenever necessary.  In order to achieve this, I need to make sure that that we go the extra mile for our staff, and the Investors in People scheme helps us realise that”.