GES has been awarded silver status by Investors in People.

The Investors in People (IIP) Standard defines what it takes to lead, support and manage people for sustained success. Based on 25 years of leading practice, collaboration with over 1000 organisations and management thinkers, the IIP Standard reflects the very latest workplace trends, to help organisations be the best they can be.

Katrina Rowbury, human resources director, GES EMEA, said, “Our team has engaged enthusiastically in the whole process and we are delighted to have been awarded silver status in the latest, more rigorous, IIP Standard framework. This initiative is a key pillar in our people strategy and the award ranks us alongside many of the best employer brands in the world.”

Jason Popp, EVP of international, GES, said, “Our business success is all about our people. They are our ‘competitive advantage’ and the driving force behind every client win and our exceptional customer retention rates. This award signals our commitment back to them – to create a high performance culture – where our people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a growing and dynamic business.”

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