News from Fairweather

Investors In People Award Achievement -
31st March 2007

In its 25th year, Fairweather is pleased to announce that at the end of March 2007, the award of Investors in People was presented to the organisation. The award is an outstanding achievement of the dedication and support provided by staff and management committee.

The report presented to Fairweather by YHAL indicated the following summarised points:

"dynamic role model leadership with a Director who enjoys managing change and is happy to be supported by
external professionals/mentorship".
"clarity of vision, mission and philosophy"
"rigorous quality assurance processes including QAF and PQASSO"
"an environment of continuous improvement built upon management and peer support"
"staff were able to explain 'with passion' the objectives for the organisation, for their teams and individuals"
"staff felt that the approach taken was in the spirit of enabling and empowering"

The report highlights how people's contribution to the organisation is valued and recognised.

"staff recognised how they are given opportunities to put forward ideas and suggestions...striking the right balance with praise is never easy...'I don't like too much positive feedback as I just like to get on and do my job!"...staff informed they are systematically informed, engaged and involved in the feedback process"

People learn and develop effectively at Fairweather.

"the application of learning is undoubtedly contributing to the success of Fairweather in all areas of service delivery, management and utilisation of resources"

Improvements are continually made to the way people are managed and developed.

"it was pleasing to hear Fairweather acknowledge the Investors framework as such a positive and energising business tool which you have embraced with such passion and pace...overall you continue to refine your policies and protocols whilst maintaining your unique passion for Equality, Empowerment and Enterprise."

Fairweather would like to thank all staff and management committee who helped in achieving the success of the award, our stakeholders whose continued support and contribution helps Fairweather to move forward at very difficult times and to CMS Consultancy who assisted with the Investors in People programme.