Shepherds Friendly gets top Investors in People accreditation

Platinum award

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Only 3% of organisations receive this accolade, says friendly society

Shepherds Friendly has been awarded a platinum accreditation by Investors in People (IIP) ­­— the highest accolade and one that only 3% of organisations receive. The accolade, which is known as the ‘We invest in people' platinum accreditation, means policies and practices around supporting people are embedded in every corner of Shepherds Friendly. According to the IIP, in a platinum company everyone knows they have a part to play in the organisation doing well, and is always looking for ways to improve. Evidence for the accreditation covered the period from 2017 to 2019 and included a...

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