Research Directory

This listing aims to meet the needs of customers, practitioners, academic researchers and students who want to know more about aspects of Investors in People.

The Standard has attracted the attention of researchers who have sought to assess its contribution in areas such as business performance, competitiveness, change management and the development of people. This directory summarises a selection of projects undertaken by a wide variety of organisations in recent years. Their availability is a contribution to the discussion and debate around the continuous improvement of organisation and their people.

Investors in People UK wishes to stress that it had management control only over those projects which the company commissioned directly. As this directory contains summaries of research commissioned by other organisations, Investors in People UK cannot accept responsibility for the rigour and conduct of such work, the opinions expressed, findings, and any conclusions drawn. But, we hope this directory represents a fair summary of all the research work included.

This directory is updated periodically. Investors in People UK will be pleased to hear from organisations commissioning and reporting research which may include references to Investors in People.

Realising Business Ambitions through People in Times of Change
Author(s)	COI Strategic Consultancy - Lucinda Martin and Ros Elwes
Publication Date	April 2008
Publication By
Summary	The research evidence and Case Studies brought together in this report provide compelling evidence that investing in the IIP framework for the longer term, by gaining and maintaining the Standard and Profile, helps organisations to step up a gear and embrace new challenges to secure stronger competitive advantage and reap substantial bottom line rewards during times of economic downturn.
Link to Full Report	REALISING BUSINESS AMBITIONS - FINAL REPORT.doc


Investors in People Recruitment & Selection of a Diverse Workforce
Author(s)	Discovery
Publication Date	June 2006
Publication By
Summary	Over the summer a small piece of qualitative research with about 40 customers was undertaken to test out how favourable IIP organisations would be to incorporating something on the recruitment and selection of a diverse workforce in the next review of the Standard. The research highlighted that we could potentially loose customers if we were to stretch the Standard even further in this area but that they would welcome support and guidance on how to be better in this area. IIPUK met with the CRE, DRC and EOC in October who were sympathetic to this and have agreed to pull together some guidance that we can disseminate to customers and to Practitioners through the learning portal.
Link to Full Report	IIP R&S of a Diverse Workforce report


Impact Research
Author(s)	Databuild
Publication Date	September 2004
Publication By
Summary	The study was designed to explore the impact of achieving accreditation for the Investors in People Standard on business performance. The sample consisted of a total of 1,600 companies, equally divided between recognised public sector organisations, recognised SMEs (5-249 employees), recognised large employers (250+ employees) and non-recognised companies.
Link to Full Report	Impact Assessment Summary
	Impact Assessment Final 08-04

People and Productivity
Author(s)	NOP World
Publication Date	October 2001
Publication By	Investors in People UK
Summary	An independent assessment of the views of employers and employees of issues relating to people and productivity, together with a detailed review of available secondary information. The research took place from May through August of 2001. The survey gathered the views of 1567 employers and 1275 employees.
Link to Full Report	People and Productivity - Executive Summary
	People and Productivity - Full Report

Review of Research and Evaluation on Investors in People
Author(s)	Ann Claytor
Publication Date	October 2001
Publication By	Department for Education and Skills
Summary	A summary of research and evaluation evidence on the implementation and effectiveness of Investors in People. The evidence largely comes from survey data, and generally other studies, older studies being included where these represent the only evidence available on a specific issue. The most recent research included was published in July 2001. At that time, further research was ongoing, including studies on the impact of Investors in People and the wider benefits of the Standard.
Link to Full Report


Research on the Costs of Investors in People and Related Activities
Author(s)	York Consulting
Publication Date	July 2001
Publication By	Department for Education and Skills
Summary	This report looks at the costs and unit costs of obtaining Investors in People recognition, through detailed case studies of Training and Enterprise Councils and interviews with recognised employers.
Link to Full Report	Review Research 2001


People @ the Heart of Business
Author(s)	NOP Business
Publication Date	August 2000
Publication By	Investors in People UK
Summary	This report looks at issues relating to the management of people in small businesses in the UK, from the perspective of both company heads and more junior staff.
Link to Full Report	People at the Heart of Business


Doing Business Better: The Long Term Impact of Investors in People
Author(s)	Institute for Employment Studies - Penny Tamkin, Jim Hillage, John Cummings, Peter Bates, Linda Barber, Nii Fjan Tackey.
Publication Date	April 2000
Publication By	FOCUS Central London
Summary	This study evaluates the long-term impact of Investors in People on the development of workforce skills and on business performance. It presents important findings on the link between Investors in people and business performance.
Link to Full Report	Doing Business Better