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business. Ben Cappie, one of the young people working with GMG said: “I left school at 16, with very few qualifi cations; however, GMG believed in me and my ability. I have learned so much about work and life in general.” From implementing performance
measures and appraisal processes it has been able to establish its younger workforce's future aspirations and put in place a development programme which matches these aspirations with the needs of the business. The input of the specialist has
Some of the Qualitrol team show off their IIYP award
also helped GMG to prepare a central approval application for its training and development activity. Stephen McCluskey said: “It
meant a great deal to all our staff that GMG was the fi rst construction company in Scotland to gain the Investors in Young People Award. With so many of our workforce
developing through our internal system to achieve qualifi cations, we have a team with a fantastic work ethic.” Peter Russian, Chief Executive
of Investors in People Scotland, said: “Giving people the opportunities to succeed is at the heart of our operations at Investors in People.
"We recognise the challenges
faced by businesses in recruiting the right people. Given unemployment fi gures remain high, now is the time for companies to invest in recruiting and developing young people. “Businesses that work
”Having left school at 16, I didn’t have a clear path or future ahead. GMG gave me the opportunity to embark on training”
with Investors in Young People framework such as GMG Contractors receive support and guidance to develop practices for recruiting, retaining and developing young people. We’re delighted the Glasgow business community has embraced IIYP and that GMG has become one of the fi rst organisations in Scotland to achieve the new Gold level.”
CASE STUDY: QUALITROL ‘GROWING YOUR OWN TALENT’ PAYS OFF
Qualitrol (DMS), a high-technology company that provides specialist monitoring equipment to the electricity generation, transmission and distribution industry throughout the world, has achieved IIYP accreditation. Bill Richardson, General Manager of Qualitrol, said: “This is a phenomenal achievement for our business. We embarked on a ‘grow your own talent’ scheme about three years ago and have been overwhelmed by the contribution and enthusiasm our young people have brought to the business. “I’d encourage others to do the same, as
there is a massive talent pool in Scotland just waiting to be given an opportunity to contribute to the long term success of our businesses.” Kerry Johnson, Qualitrol’s Human Resources
Manager, said: “Young people within our organisation make up 17 per cent of our workforce, therefore it is important that we ensure that we attract, retain and develop our talented young people.” Qualitrol (DMS) is based in Glasgow city
centre and employees 65 employees within the Glasgow offi ce. DMS was established in 1994 and became part of Qualitrol in 2009.
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