McFarlane Telfer Shortlisted in Inaugural Investors in People Awards

Berkshire-based catering and refrigeration maintenance company named top organisation for people management practice in the UK.

McFarlane Telfer, the Berkshire-based catering and refrigeration maintenance company, has been named as a top organisation for people management practice in the UK, having been shortlisted in the Employer of the Year (2-49 employees) category, in the first Investors in People Awards.

The Awards, which received over 500 entries from all over the UK and different sectors, will celebrate the best people management practices amongst Investors in People accredited businesses, with winners being announced at a ceremony held on 23 June.

The 15 categories will recognise Excellence in Leadership and Management, Reward and Recognition, Social Responsibility, and Most Improved organisation, amongst others.

The Employer of the Year (2-49 employees) category recognises the best of the best, tangible business success, excellence and innovation in people management practices, as well as a clear commitment for delivering tangible results in the future. McFarlane Telfer is shortlisted alongside 5 other companies in the category.

Chris Craggs, Director at McFarlane Telfer, commented, "We are thrilled and very excited to be shortlisted in the final six for Investors in People 'Employer of the Year'. This is testament to our customer-focused team, innovative staff development practices and our positive working environment."

Paul Devoy, Head of Investors in People, said: "We have been overwhelmed by the number and calibre of entries received for the inaugural Investors in People Awards. It's fantastic to see so many organisations nominated, demonstrating great people management practice and a commitment to staff development. McFarlane Telfer should be extremely proud."

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.

The Investors in People inaugural Awards will be held at the Investors in People accredited London's Landmark Hotel on 23 June, hosted by Hugh Dennis. Tickets will be available from Wednesday 21 May at http://bit.ly/IIPAwardsTickets.

For the full shortlist, visit www.investorsinpeopleawards.com.

For more information about Investors in People please visit www.investorsinpeople.co.uk.