Queens Cross Housing Association has been awarded the prestigious Investors in People (IIP) Silver accreditation, following a rigorous assessment process that measured business planning, people management, leadership and employee development.

Queens Cross was first recognised as an Investor in People in 2009 and is delighted to have been recognised at this higher level in the Association’s 40th anniversary year.

Shona Stephen, chief executive, said: “I am so pleased to have the hard work and commitment of our staff recognised by this award, which demonstrates our continuing commitment to our customers. In our drive to deliver excellent housing and vibrant communities we want to attract and retain the best people to deliver the best services.”

Peter Russian, chief executive of Investors in People Scotland, said: “This is a fantastic achievement for Queens Cross. I would like to congratulate the organisation and its people on their commitment to continuous improvement.

“Investors in People offers a flexible, practical and easy to use business improvement tool designed to help organisations and their people achieve their objectives.

“I hope that more organisations in the area will be encouraged to sharpen their competitive edge by choosing to work with us.”