Twin win for SSF

The company received an Investors in People Bronze Award and Investors in Young People (IIYP) Award at an event on Blackness Pier, in Scalloway, from Highlands and Islands MSP Jean Urquhart.

Investors in People is a management framework which helps businesses reach their potential through employees and helps organisations optimise their performance by equipping them with outcome driven tailor-made approaches. The prestigious accreditation is recognised across the world as a mark of excellence.

The Investors in People report commended Scottish Sea Farms for its commitment to young people and its strong focus on creating employment and training opportunities.

Speaking at the presentation, Tracy Bryant-Shaw, Head of Human Resources for Scottish Sea Farms, said: “I am delighted that Scottish Sea Farms has been recognised for its commitment to our staff and, specifically, our younger employees. With almost a third of our workforce made up of younger people, it’s fantastic to get recognition for all our hard work. Youth employment is a key pillar of our business plan and I am delighted that our work in this area has been recognised in this way.”

IIYP, Scotland’s only people management award focusing on employers’ recruitment and retention of young people, originated through a key recommendation from the Commission for Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce, led by Sir Ian Wood. Offered to all businesses across Scotland, the award recognises and supports organisations in the employment of young people.

Peter Russian, Chief Executive of Investors in People, added: “I am delighted for Scottish Sea Farms on their double award. It highlights the great work they are doing with their workforce and especially their young employees. The Investors in Young People framework not only recognises and supports organisations in the employment of young people, but marks them out as an employer of choice. The benefits of recruiting and developing young people are countless. These include the creation of a talent pool for the future, new and increased skills, fresh eyes and mind-sets into business operations along with enthusiasm and unique talents.”