This prestigious accolade places Sort Group amongst the leading organisations in the UK for people management and organisational development – and in the top 17% of IIP-accredited organisations, making it a standout employer.

Investors in People Gold is an internationally recognised standard that reflects dedication to continuous improvement, employee engagement, and developing a positive, high-performing workplace.

Only a select group of businesses meet the rigorous standards required to achieve the Gold accreditation, which reflects the company’s proactive approach to employee well-being, professional development, and its dedication to nurturing a supportive and high-performing workplace.

Sort Group, which operates Sort Legal and SortRefer, has always placed its people at the heart of its success and its focus on open communication, employee recognition, and professional development has played a key role in achieving this milestone.

The Gold accreditation follows a rigorous evaluation process assessing key areas including leadership, organisational values, communication, career development, and staff wellbeing.

Sort Group was recognised for its strengths in several key high-performing areas in particular, including leading and inspiring teams, empowering and involving people, effective performance management, building capability through learning and development, delivering continuous improvement through innovation, and creating sustainable success with a focus on the future.

Since 1991, Investors in People has helped more than 59,000 businesses in 101 countries improve working condition for 12 million people through its gold-standard ‘We invest in people’ framework.

Looking ahead, Sort Group remains committed to strengthening its workplace culture, driving innovation, and continuing to be an employer of choice within the legal, property, and financial sectors.

Commenting on the award, Kevin Tunnicliffe, CEO of Sort Group, said:

"Receiving the Investors in People Gold accreditation is a great achievement and an amazing chance to reflect on all the great improvements we have made throughout the business over the past few years.

“At Sort Group, we recognise that our people are our greatest asset, and this award is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and talent of our incredible team.

“We have built a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow, and we’re committed to continuing this journey.”

Carolyn Mars, Group Head of HR, added:

"We are immensely proud of this achievement. Our team is at the heart of everything we do, and this Gold accreditation reflects our commitment to investing in their success.

“We will continue striving to create an environment where our people thrive, and this recognition from Investors in People confirms that we are on the right path.”

Tracy Duggan from Investors in People said:

“Reaching the Gold standard is a significant achievement and reflects a strong commitment to investing in people.

“Sort Group continues to demonstrate a clear focus on building a positive culture, developing its people, and leading with purpose – it’s fantastic to see their efforts recognised at this level.”

For more information about Sort Group and its award-winning approach to people management, visit www.sortgroup.co.uk.