Newcastle-based Winn Solicitors has been awarded the Investors in People Gold standard, joining the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK who believe in realising the potential of their people.

Winn Solicitors, which specialises in road traffic accident claims and personal injury, has been regarded as being at the forefront of the industry since its launch in 2002. The firm – with a head office in Byker – now employs almost 300 people and staff numbers are expected to increase over the coming twelve months as a result of growth and expansion.

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.

Paul Devoy, Head of Investors in People, said;

“We’d like to congratulate Winn Solicitors on their Gold standard. Such a high level of accreditation is the sign of great people management practice, and demonstrates a commitment to staff development and shows an organisation committed to being the very best it can be. Winn Solicitors should be extremely proud of their achievement.”

Steve Burrows, Managing Director of Investors in People North of England said;

“This is a fantastic achievement for Winn Solicitors and I would like to congratulate the team on their success. We believe that good people make a great business and as a proven organisational development framework, Investors in People is designed to help organisations and their people to realise potential, enhance performance and meet goals. With their Gold accreditation, Winn Solicitors is certainly working to realise their people potential.”

Michael Warmington, Office Manager & Head of Human Resources at Winn Solicitors said;

“We are extremely delighted to have been awarded such a prestigious accolade. We place a huge amount of emphasis upon the training, development and welfare of our staff and in turn they all make fantastic contributions to our continued success and growth; this award highlights the efforts of our highly skilled team and goes some way to acknowledging their achievements.”

For more information about Investors in People, please visit www.investorsinpeople.co.uk