From silver to gold

Westbury has achieved an Investors in People Gold Award, improving on the Silver Award it has held since 2009.

Founder of Westbury Garden Rooms Jonathan Hey said: “We strongly believe that our people define who we are and what we do, and we are dedicated to developing their unique skills and ensuring that every employee feels valued and cared for.”

Investors in People operates globally alongside businesses in a wide range of sectors, reviewing their processes and making sure that they demonstrate modern workplace practices and that they go above and beyond their duty of care for all of their staff.

Since its first Investors in People assessment 12 years ago, and the most recent review in 2016, Westbury has rolled out a number of changes using the feedback to implement new practices that establish positive working principles across the organisation.

Between May and June 2019, Westbury underwent a thorough assessment that involved an anonymous online survey completed by all employees, face-to-face interviews with selected employees, and the company was observed to determine how teams interact with each other.

According to this year’s assessment, it was noted that references to individual contributions were frequently made, helping staff to see the difference they are making and the potential that they have.

“Our Gold Award proves that our employees believe in our values and are invested in the company’s success, resulting in teams that work hard, trust each other and individuals who take responsibility for their own important roles,” Jonathan said.