The IQC can work with organisations in countries that do not have a licence holder. We can provide the necessary advice and assessment services to guide an organisation to recognition as an Investor in People. For more specific information please contact info@iqcltd.com.

To work out the cost of achieving the Standard, account needs to be taken of firstly, your business goals, and secondly, the changes you choose to implement in order to achieve them. Because of the highly tailored nature of the Standard, costs can vary from organisation to organisation. There is a set daily rate that applies to assessments, and the number of days allocated for your assessment will depend upon the size and complexity of your organisation; however, all costs will be agreed before any assessment takes place.

This very much depends on what kind of changes you need to make, and how quickly you can put them into practice. The flexible nature of the Standard means that it can be used by organisations of all types and sizes. This does however make generalising about timescales difficult. It may be realistic to expect that an organisation could achieve Investor in People status within a year or so, dependant upon the complexity and scale of the changes to be made.

A priority of all organisations working with the Investors in People Standard is to ensure that their employees are kept in touch with what is going on. Importantly as an employee of an organisation working with the Standard, you should understand your organisation's aims and objectives and the role you will play in helping it get there. It is also vital that you understand how your work contributes to the success of the organisation as a whole.   It is easier for you if you know exactly what is expected of you, so you and your manager will go through what you need to achieve and how you go about it.   In working with the Investors in People Standard, your organisation will have to demonstrate that it meets all of the indicators of the Standard. The way that an organisation achieves each indicator can vary so there is no precise way of explaining exactly what practices as an employee you should be able to identify. You should realize that if you are working with the Standard then you are working with an organisation that wants to do things properly. You could get ahead more quickly at work because you are managing your career better and getting the support you need to develop. It should be a good place to work, with a positive and supportive atmosphere.

The Standard is straightforward and applicable to all. It has been designed to work in any size or type of organisation and is an internationally recognised and respected mark of good practice. Over 69.000 organisations worldwide are currently working with the Standard, and their sizes range from two persons to many thousands.