Case Study
Generating strategic human resource management development business benefits using the Investors in People Model.
Client: FTSE International Ltd
Duration of consultancy services: 1999, 2001,
2003, 2007.
FTSE International is one of the world's leading providers of index-based investment solutions. FTSE is the largest European provider of indices and now competes on a global scale, with regional hubs in London, New York (Americas), and Hong Kong (Asia-Pacific) and offices in Paris, Madrid, Frankfurt, San Francisco, Japan and Sydney. FTSE Group is incorporated in the UK and is owned by The London Stock Exchange and The Financial Times, a subsidiary of Pearson plc. Linda has worked with the former Head of HR to achieve the following:
Investors in People Award in 1999, 2001, 2003 and 2007.
Linda has worked with FTSE since 1999, helping FTSE achieve Investors in People on three occasions - 2001, 2003, and 2007. Linda's role was as Investors in People Adviser and Independent Business Adviser.
Coaching
During Linda's period of involvement with FTSE, she used her coaching style and in-depth knowledge of Investors in People to coach the Head of Human Resources. Linda's range of work included; action planning, conducting confidential interviews across all disciplines and levels in the business and presenting to the Executive Board of FTSE. Linda also developed productive long term relationships with key senior managers in the executive team, for example FTSE's Chief Operating Officer.
Measurable performance results:
- Linda's consultancy skills were able to develop the Head of HR's knowledge and understanding of implementing the Investors in People Standard.
- Advised accurately on how well FTSE's Human Resource Management and Human Resource policies and procedures met the criteria of Investors in People.
- As a result of Linda's professionalism and in-depth knowledge, she was able to help FTSE achieve the UK Standard of good people practice on three separate occasions.
