Updating author: Angela Mulvie

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Summary
Future developments
Action point checklist
Key references
Questions and answers
Overview of the Investors in People Standard
Why organisations might wish to work with the Investors in People Standard
Organisations that can work with the Investors in People Standard
The nature of the Investors in People Standard
The assessment process
How to achieve the Standard
The cost of assessment
Renewal of recognition
Internal review
Key stakeholders and partners

Summary

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• Investors in People is the Government's national Standard for investing in the development of people for organisational and individual success. Introduced in 1993, it is a continuous improvement activity, designed to help organisations of any size or type achieve their objectives through sound investment in people.