Unlimited Potential, the Salford-based social enterprise has been awarded the Investors in People Standard, demonstrating their commitment to realising the potential of their people.
Based in Salford Innovation Forum, Unlimited Potential was first established in 2002 and currently employs 30 staff. It specialises in social innovation for happiness and health, providing services across north-west England as well as developing innovative solutions to social and economic challenges. As a social enterprise, Unlimited Potential trades for a social purpose, while reinvesting its profits for community benefit.
Investors in People is the UK's leading accreditation for business improvement through people management, and provides a wealth of resources for businesses to innovate, improve and grow, with a focus on good people making great business.
Paul Devoy, Head of Investors in People, said: “Achieving the Investors in People Standard is something that any organisation should be truly proud of. Working with Investors in People inspires and enables leaders, managers and employees at all levels to build their skills, improve their performance and achieve their potential. We’d like to congratulate Unlimited Potential on their achievement.”
Steve Burrows, Managing Director of Investors in People North of England said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Unlimited Potential and I would like to congratulate the team on their success. We believe that good people make a great business and as a proven organisational development framework, Investors in People is designed to help organisations and their people to realise potential, enhance performance and meet goals. With their accreditation success, Unlimited Potential is certainly working to realise their people potential.”
Commenting on the award, Chris Dabbs, Chief Executive, said: “We are very proud of having our Investors in People status renewed. We aspire to be an employer of choice and to have this award, which is based on the views of our people, is a great recognition of our Board and team.”