Investors in People

We were awarded We invest in people Platinum accreditation in 2024, following Gold recognition in 2021.

Building on our previous Gold status, this reflects our unwavering commitment to cultivating a workplace where people thrive. Over time, we’ve deepened our investment in positive people practices, empowering our teams, strengthening leadership, and fostering a culture of trust, growth, and inclusion. Platinum status is a testament to the values we live by every day.

Platinum is the highest level of accreditation possible to achieve on the We invest in people accreditation framework.

What is Investors in People?

Investors in People (IIP) is a globally recognised standard that assesses how organisations lead, support, and develop their people. It focuses on areas like leadership, culture, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.

Only 7% of organisations assessed achieve Platinum, and at the heart of the accreditation it shows that every single person at Moya Cole Hospice is involved in supporting each other and is doing their best to make work better.

It means that at every level of our organisation, our policies and practices are designed to support, empower, and develop our people.

This commitment is woven into the fabric of our culture – not just in documents, but in everyday actions. Everyone understands the role they play in helping the organisation thrive. There’s a shared sense of purpose, and a continuous drive to improve – whether that’s through collaboration, innovation, or simply looking out for one another.

Why it matters

Our Investors in People assessment report highlighted that Moya Cole Hospice is a place where a values-driven, high-performance culture is more than just a concept – its how the organisation lives and works every day.

The report congratulated the hospice on focusing on leadership, accountability, empowerment, recognition, learning and innovation, which enables our organisation to deliver outstanding care through a culture where our people thrive, feel valued, and are equipped to grow.

Highlights

• 87.6% of staff who completed the survey as part of the accreditation agreed that the hospice is a ‘great place to work’.
• 85% say that we have a clear plan for the future.
• 81% of people feel trusted to make decisions within their roles.
• Staff described the leadership and management approach as one in which they feel encouraged and supported.
• Staff outlined a very collaborative culture in which teams share ideas freely.
• Staff described how the first three months of their employment featured significant levels of personal development, enabling them to ‘be confident and empowered and to make good decisions’ at the end of their probation period.

The accreditation reflects our commitment to creating a workplace that inspires and challenges people to reach their full potential. It supports the development of high-performing teams and individuals.

This is not the end, but rather a milestone in our ongoing journey to achieve our 2023-28 strategy and be an organisation of choice for all.