Cloud Direct, the Bath-based cloud broker, has been named as one of the UK’s top organisations for people management practice in the inaugural Investors in People (IiP) Awards.
The fast-growing firm, which has helped 4,000 organisations grow by embracing cloud IT, has been shortlisted in the Employer of the Year (2-49 employees) category. Based in The Tramshed in Walcot Street, the firm already holds an IiP gold accreditation.
The awards – which received more than 500 entries from all over the UK and across multiple sectors – will celebrate the best people management practices among Investors in People accredited businesses. 
They recognise excellence in areas such as leadership and management, rewarding and recognising employee achievements, social responsibility and business improvements. The Employer of the Year (2-49 employees) category specifically recognises best practice, measurable business success, excellence and innovation in people management practices, as well as a clear commitment to delivering tangible results in the future.
Cloud Direct is shortlisted alongside five other companies. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on June 23.
Cloud Direct managing director Eliza Rawlings said: “Our people are the drivers of our business, and this award acknowledges our clear commitment to every single person at Cloud Direct. It is our competent, driven, happy people who spur the organic growth of the business and make Cloud Direct a great place to work.”
Head of Investors in People, Paul Devoy, added: “We have been overwhelmed by the number and calibre of entries received for the inaugural Investors in People Awards. It’s fantastic to see so many organisations nominated, demonstrating great people management practice and a commitment to staff development. Cloud Direct should be extremely proud.”
Investors in People is the UK’s leading accreditation for business improvement through people management, and provides a wealth of resources for businesses to innovate, improve and grow, with a focus on good people making great business.
