Maidenhead Company Wins National Business Award

McFarlane Telfer recognised at inaugural Investors in People Awards.

Maidenhead business, McFarlane Telfer, has been named as a top organisation for people management practice in the UK, having been awarded Employer of the year (for 2 - 49 employees) in the first Investors in People Awards.

The Awards, which received over 500 entries from all over the UK and different sectors, celebrated the best people management practices amongst Investors in People accredited businesses.

The Employer of the year (for 2 - 49 employees) category recognises a company that can show 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 was shortlisted alongside Broadgate Mainland, Cloud Direct, Matrix Chambers and Mill House Veterinary Surgery & Hospital, and crowned the overall winner at a ceremony held on 23 June at London's Landmark Hotel.

On being presented with their Award by Hugh Dennis, Mark Brooker, Sales and Marketing Director at McFarlane Telfer said: "We are absolutely delighted to have won this award. It was a real honour just to be shortlisted alongside such great organisations, but to win is the icing on the cake. It means a lot to be recognised for our good work, and we're looking forward to continuing to work with Investors in People to improve and grow the business."

Investors in People Awards judge, Charlotte Dickerson, said: "McFarlane Telfer's is an exceptional story, illustrating how this small company utilised the IIP framework to translate its passion for employee engagement into real business success. McFarlane Telfer recognises that its business success is wholly dependent on its people and the service they provide, they recognise that technical skills alone are not enough, with attitude and soft skills being of equal importance. The culture of involvement and empowerment ensures all employees have a sense of ownership for the success and growth of the business. This is now generating real results.McFarlane Telfer should be extremely proud of their achievement."

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.

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