ISS has moved closer towards delivering on a pledge to empower 100,000+ employees or their family members with learning activities by the end of 2025.
Launched two years ago, the development and enrichment initiative has now awarded more than 70,000 company-certified qualifications.
We believe in the power of education as a vehicle for social change…
Raising the bar
An ‘ISS-certified’ qualification is a learning event, experience or activity that adds value to an individual’s personal or professional life. These qualifications can be tailored or relate to specialisations that support the career progression of aspiring ISS leaders. Additionally, they include broader learning programmes – for example, ISS India’s ‘Education for All’ initiative which funds placemakers to complete their high-school (grades 10 to 12) education.
The power of education
Liz Benison, Group Chief People & Transformation Officer, tells FM Magazine: “We believe in the power of education as a vehicle for social change, which is why it is an important part of our social sustainability efforts.
“By providing recognised qualifications to our employees and their families, we strive to unlock the full potential in every placemaker, empowering them to develop and pursue their dreams. At the same time, we foster more motivated employees, creating greater value for our customers and organisation.
“With so many qualifications granted already, we see no reason to slow down. We are committed to going above and beyond our already ambitious goal of 100,000 qualifications by the end of this year, and we will continue to invest in our people, ensuring they have the tools and opportunities to thrive and develop.”
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