Jenx recognised as an Investor in People

Jenx Ltd, the leading manufacturer of postural support products for children, has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People Silver standard, demonstrating their commitment to realising the potential of their people.

Sheffield-based Jenx Ltd, which employs over 70 people, has become one of the world's most respected companies dedicated to developmental furniture for children. Every day they apply their expertise in paediatric therapy and innovative design to finding better ways to help children with special postural support needs.

Investors in People is the UK's leading accreditation for business improvement through people management, and provides a wealth of resources for businesses to innovate, improve and grow, with a focus on good people making great business.

To achieve the initial Investors in People status, Jenx had to meet 39 tough standards over the way it trains, develops and invests in its people.  To achieve the Silver standard, the company had to meet a further 76 requirements, showing its commitment for the highest quality service to its customers both in the UK and abroad.

Commenting on the award, Clive Jenkins, Director at Jenx Ltd, said: We are extremely proud to receive this recognition. We are committed to improving staff development and providing a workplace where our employees are encouraged to succeed and are fully engaged within the business. Standards are really important to us and we believe this has a positive effect to our customers.

Paul Devoy, Head of Investors in People, said: “Achieving the Investors in People Silver standard is something that any organisation should be truly proud of. It is the sign of a company which is very committed to good people management practice and we’d like to congratulate Jenx on their achievement.”

Steve Burrows, Managing Director of Investors in People North of England said:

“This is a fantastic achievement for Jenx and I would like to congratulate the team on their success. We believe that good people make a great business and as a proven organisational development framework, Investors in People is designed to help organisations and their people to realise potential, enhance performance and meet goals. With their Silver accreditation, Jenx is certainly working to realise their people potential.”

For more information about Investors in People please visit www.investorsinpeople.co.uk