The Human Resources Department at the Australian University (AU) has been awarded the Investors in People (IIP) Gold Accreditation, an internationally recognized benchmark of excellence in people management and workplace practices.
Investors in People is the international standard for people management, defining what it takes to lead, support, and manage people effectively to achieve sustainable results. Underpinning the standard is the Investors in People framework, reflecting the latest workplace trends, essential skills and effective structures required to outperform in any industry. Investors in People enables organizations to benchmark against the best in the business on an international scale.
Ms. Kathrine Chapman, CEO of Investors in People, said: “We’d like to congratulate the Australian University. Gold accreditation on We Invest in People is a fantastic effort for any organization and places the Australian University in fine company with a host of organizations that understand the value of people.”
The achievement marks a significant milestone in the University’s journey of continuous improvement, progressing from Standard Accreditation to Silver, and now to Gold. The accreditation reflects Australian University’s strong and sustained commitment to best people practices, employee engagement, leadership, and fostering a culture that enables staff and faculty to perform at their best.
Ms. Dalal Dawwas, Senior Manager of Employees Relations said: “Progressing Gold accreditation, reflects AU’s sustained commitment to strengthening its people practices and organizational culture where our people feel supported, valued, and empowered to contribute to the University’s aspirations. This achievement reinforces our belief that engaged staff and faculty are central to academic excellence and to creating the environment our students need to thrive.”
Commenting on the award, Professor Isam Zabalawi, President of AU, said: “At Australian University, we firmly believe that delivering an exceptional student experience begins with investing in our people. This accreditation further reinforces our commitment to expanding our regional and international reach while strengthening our alignment with global standards of organizational excellence and workplace culture.”
Further commenting, Ms. Sondos Al Haddad, Senior Manager – Human Resources said: “We are proud to achieve the IIP Gold Award, which demonstrates our strong commitment to people practices and our continuous pursuit of higher standards.”
The IIP Gold Accreditation reaffirms the University’s belief that investing in its people is fundamental to achieving long term organizational success and positive student outcomes, while reinforcing its commitment to continuous improvement and excellence across all areas of the institution.
