NIE Networks has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People Platinum accreditation, a distinction held by only 3% of certified organisations in Northern Ireland.

Investors in People sets the benchmark for excellence in people management, outlining the standards required to lead, support, and manage teams effectively for long-term success. This recognition allows organisations to measure their performance against global best practices.

Organisations are awarded one of four levels of accreditation - Standard, Silver, Gold or Platinum through a rigorous process of unbiased and independent assessment of people and culture strategy, practices and outcomes.

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Having held gold accreditation since 2014, NIE Networks achieved the highest level of accreditation this month, marking it as an employer of choice in Northern Ireland.

Gordon Parkes, Executive Director People and Culture in NIE Networks, commented: "We are absolutely delighted to have been awarded Platinum Investors in People status. This award is highly prestigious with platinum status held by only 6% of the 55,000 organisations accredited worldwide. Our people are the heart and soul of our organisation, and it is reassuring to have received such positive feedback from both them and the IIP assessors. It is also a welcome recognition for the hard work put in by our team members who make NIE Networks the great place to work that it is."

At the heart of the IIP assessment is the voice of employees who get the chance to share their thoughts, feelings and opinions, as well as the maturity of people management and development practices, strategies and plans.

Platinum is the highest accreditation available; only 6% of organisations achieve this level of recognition globally. Platinum accreditation demonstrates that leaders take accountability for delivering consistently positive results, with an eye on improvement and the future.