Press Release 11 December 2008 - Aspira gains Investor In People recognition

Aspira, the fast-growing Aust-based financial advice firm, has been awarded the prestigious Investors In People (IIP) standard. The firm, employing 30 people at its Manor Farm offices, is proud of its work in helping staff understand and develop their skills, roles and experience in financial advice for clients.

The IIP standard is awarded to organisations that place staff development at the heart of their business and so providing customers with the very best products and services.

Commenting on the award, Managing Director, Derek Miles said:

"This award is testament to many years’ work in developing the business and its investment in its staff. We have always known that our people are central to our business. This standard simply confirms our work so far."

Terry Hooper, Assessor for Quality South West, the Investors in People Centre for the South West, commented:

Investors in People’s aim is to help employers across the UK to develop their businesses by making the most of their most valuable asset – their people.