Affinity Sutton achieves the gold standard

Affinity Sutton achieves the gold standard

Affinity Sutton has become one of just seven housing associations in the UK –and less than one per cent of all Investors in People accredited organisations in the country - to achieve the Investors in People (IIP) Gold award.

Investors in People is a national quality standard awarded to well-run organisations which demonstrate good management practice with a high emphasis on best practice, people management, and personal development

Affinity Sutton achieved its Investors in People Gold accreditation after a ten day assessment across its offices around the country.  More than sixty members of staff were also interviewed by the Investors in People team.

Colin Alsop, Lead Investors in People Assessor, said:  “We found an organisation that is focused upon the on-going improvement of customer service and financial performance.  Affinity Sutton’s people are generally supportive and caring and are clearly driven by a passion for customer service and social responsibility. “

 Affinity Sutton has also increased its rating with the Times Best Company survey this year – going from one to watch to a one star organisation.

Jonathan Cawthra, Group Resources Director for Affinity Sutton, said:   “This is a fantastic achievement.  Our people are clearly driven by a passion for customer service and social responsibility and believe this is a great place to work.”