Fairbairn Private Bank Makes Gold Standard
Fairbairn Private Bank has been awarded Gold status by Investors
in People (IIP). This is the highest level of accreditation
possible and places the bank in the top 1% of IIP recognised
organisations. This exceptional achievement marks a journey of
continuous improvement and on-going business development.
Greg Horton, managing director of Fairbairn Private Bank,
commented: "We are delighted to achieve the IIP Gold standard as it
provides an independent, strong endorsement that a continued focus
on the needs of our staff directly results in a top performing
business for our clients. We look forward to promoting the
Investors in People values in our continued pursuit of high quality
service levels, innovation and client satisfaction."
This was the third successful review since the bank was first
awarded the Investors in People standard in 2002. The assessment
took place over two days in the company's offices in London, the
Isle of Man and Jersey, and included interviews with staff as well
as various reviews of the bank's systems and processes. Having
completed the assessment process, the assessors were satisfied
"beyond any doubt" that Fairbairn Private Bank continues to meet
the requirements of the Investors in People Standard and confirmed
that the bank had demonstrated sufficiently high standards to be
awarded the prestigious Gold status.
The IIP report stated: "Fairbairn Private Bank has demonstrated
a passion for creating a high performance culture. The tremendous
achievement of Gold which is highlighted in this report is
testament to this desire alongside other achievements, such as the
Best 100 Small Companies listing and a UK National Training
Award."
Launched in 1991, Investors in People offers a business
improvement tool designed to help all kinds of organisations
develop performance through their people. It provides tailored
assessments designed to support organisations in planning,
implementing and evaluating effective strategies. In April 2010 the
UK Commission for Employment and Skills
became responsible for the strategic ownership of Investors in
People and it forms the heart of its mission to maximize UK
economic competitiveness and individual opportunity. Investors in
People also forms part of a wider international organisation with
licence agreements in over twenty countries worldwide, including
Africa, Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australasia.
ENDS
For Further Information:
Cathy Cowin or Lesley Allegro, Fairbairn Private
Bank Tel: +44 (0)1624 645000
Issued By:
Kate McDowell, Isle of Man Advertising and PR
Ltd Tel: +44
(0)1624 620440
Notes to Editor:
About Fairbairn Private Bank
Fairbairn Private Bank operates a comprehensive private and
personal banking operation on behalf of a wide range of clients.
These include private individuals, small and large companies,
trusts, governments and institutional investors. A full range of
banking, investment, trust and corporate services can be accessed
through its offices in London, the Isle of Man, Jersey and its
representative office in South Africa.
Fairbairn Private Bank is a member of the Old Mutual Group.
When referring to Fairbairn Private Bank - please ensure that
the company name is printed in full and not abbreviated.
About Investors in People
Investors in People is the most successful framework for
business improvement through people in the UK. It is used by more
than 30,000 organisations in over 50 countries - from start-ups
with two people to major players employing hundreds of
thousands.