Blackstone, one of the world’s leading investment firms, has been
awarded the Investors in People Gold standard, joining the top 7% of
accredited organisations across the UK.
As a leading investment firm, Blackstone seeks to create positive
economic impact and long-term value for its investors, the companies in
which it invests, the companies it advises and the broader global
economy. Blackstone achieves this by using extraordinary people and
flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Blackstone’s asset
management businesses, with over $330 billion in assets under
management, include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real
estate, public debt and equity, non-investment grade credit, real assets
and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Today, Blackstone has over
2,000 employees in 17 offices worldwide.
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.
Paul Devoy, Head of Investors in People, said: “We’d like to
congratulate Blackstone on its Gold standard. Such a high level of
accreditation is the sign of great people management practice,
demonstrates a commitment to employee development and shows an
organisation committed to being the very best it can be. Blackstone
should be extremely proud of its achievement.”
Commenting on the award, Laura Waitz, Global Head of Human Resources at
Blackstone, said: “We are extremely proud to have been awarded this
accreditation. This is an excellent achievement and testament to the
hard work and collaborative culture of our employees. Such an accolade
reflects the Blackstone culture which values integrity, professionalism
and a passion for excellence.”
For more information about Investors in People please visit www.investorsinpeople.co.uk
About Investors in People
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Investors in People makes people management excellence count. They
exist to help businesses realise the potential of their people,
improve standards and gain the accreditation to prove it.
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Through the respected Standard, business insight and the IIP bank of
tools and resources, organisations of all shapes and sizes can put
their people first – and discover a brighter business future.
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Over the last 20 years, IIP has helped more than 100,000 businesses
around the world improve, using their Accreditation Framework to boost
working culture, increase employee engagement and encourage
game-changing leadership.
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Investors in People is owned and managed by the UK Commission for
Employment and Skills, an executive non-departmental public body of
the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.
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Investors in People South of England is delivered by Grant Thornton UK
LLP under license from the UK Commission for Employment and Skills.
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