Chester based Ellis Whittam has achieved Investors in People Silver, demonstrating their commitment to high performance through good people management.

The Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety consultancy has been established for over 14 years and now employs over 200 staff with offices in both Chester and Glasgow.

Investors in People is the international standard for people management, defining what it takes to lead, support and manage people effectively to achieve sustainable results. Underpinning the Standard is the Investors in People framework, reflecting the latest workplace trends, essential skills and effective structures required to outperform in any industry.

Paul Devoy, Head of Investors in People, said: “We’d like to congratulate Ellis Whittam. Investors in People accreditation is the sign of a great employer, an outperforming place to work and a clear commitment to success. Ellis Whittam should be extremely proud of their achievement.”

Steve Burrows, Managing Director of Investors in People North of England delivered by IDG said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Ellis Whittam and I would like to congratulate all of the team. We believe that your people make the difference and by investing in them you are looking to create sustainable success. IIP is designed to help organisations and their people to realise potential, providing a simple roadmap for excellence. With their Silver accreditation, Ellis Whittam is certainly working to realise their people potential.”

Commenting on the achievement, Mark Ellis, Chief Executive Officer of Ellis Whittam, said: “We currently provide best practice Health & Safety and HR advice to over 17,000 businesses across the UK. So it’s great to receive this formal recognition that we operate to such high standards in our own business too. I’m very proud of all our colleagues who work so hard to make this a great place to work.”