We are proud to announce that The Access Bank UK has been awarded the gold accreditation in the Investors in People Standard. We are thrilled to be included in the top seven per cent of accredited organisations across the UK, demonstrating the Bank’s commitment to high performance through good people management practices.

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 (IIP) framework, reflecting the latest workplace trends, essential skills and effective structures required to outperform in any industry. Investors in People enables organisations to benchmark against the best in the business on an international scale.

Commenting on the award, Jamie Simmonds, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of The Access Bank UK, said:

“Our people are crucial to our business growth, so it is vital that we create an environment where all our employees are respected and valued for the contribution that they make. The Bank is dedicated to helping our people reach their full potential through providing ongoing learning opportunities, along with the tools and training to help them grow”.

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

For more information about the Investors in People programme and awards, visit www.investorsinpeople.com