Pictured above: Abacus staff with the award
Sutton in Ashfield's Abacus Lighting has been presented with a
10 Year Award from Investors in People (IIP) UK in recognition of
the company's continuous attainment of the Investors in People
standard.
Stephen Wray, Management Systems and Training Manager at Abacus,
was responsible for facilitating the reaccreditation process. He
said: "This is a fantastic achievement demonstrating Abacus's
ongoing dedication to people and a commitment to continuous
business improvement. The company now joins a select but growing
group of over 3000 organisations of all sizes and sectors in the
UK, who have achieved this significant milestone."
Elly Green, who assessed Abacus on behalf of IIP, said: "The
evidence from the latest assessment shows that a very positive
culture has been established at Abacus over many years which
underpins all the good practice to be found in the company.
Employees expressed very consistent views throughout their
discussions about the encouraging atmosphere, the good working
environment, strong working relationships, and good opportunities
to gain additional skills and expertise needed to progress through
the company.
"Abacus has a long history of meeting the requirements of
Investors in People, continues to do so very well, and certainly
exceeds them in most areas now. I am very happy to support
continuing recognition for Abacus and congratulate them on a very
successful outcome."
Stephen added: "Our IIP recognition has been, and continues to
be, a remarkable journey. It is an acknowledgement that our people
make the difference and we are proud of their achievement."
Abacus' lighting installations can be seen around the world.
Projects in the UK include Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, Lord's and
The Oval and Abacus' patented based hinged masts can be seen on
nearly every Network Rail station across the country.
Abacus also has strong markets in the Middle and Far East. Its
largest projects to date are the lighting of Nad al Sheeba
racecourse in Dubai and the Chek Lap Kok Airport on a man-made
island off Hong Kong. Abacus has also supplied masts and
floodlighting to the Al Shamal sports stadium in Qatar and the
Emirates Dubai Rugby Sevens stadium redevelopment.