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ARCA Awarded Investors in People Silver I
n April 2020 ARCA was delighted to announce that it had been awarded the Investors in People (IIP) silver accreditation following its first-time assessment. Through this accreditation, the IIP Board has recognised ARCA’s success as a high-achiever and business-leader, noting its exceptional performance in people management, leadership and development. Investors in People silver accreditation acknowledges that ARCA has been awarded one of the highest levels of accreditation within the Investors in People framework. The
IIP standard is made up of four levels and is assessed against 81 evidence requirements. Having met the recognised core standard of 27 evidence requirements, ARCA has achieved a further 32 requirements, or 59 in total. In doing so, we have leap-frogged the standard award at the first attempt, securing the coveted silver award. “All of us at ARCA are justifiably proud of this achievement. Over the last few years’, we have put into place a number of people and leadership related programmes, from holding regular formal staff meetings to a
performance appraisal system. Also, our Value Working Group, made up of staff from across the business, formulated and communicated ARCA’s core values,” commented Steve Sadley, Chief Executive of ARCA. “We are all committed, not only to maintain the silver accreditation, but to exceed it in the future.”
Have a 1 to 1 discussion with your Association Member Internal Audit App - A new development and new pricing
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he Association’s Internal Audit App, for Asbestos Removal Members, has been enhanced and a ‘site observation’ audit for contract managers is now available within the App. The App was updated in the summer in line with the latest ARCA Site Audit Accreditation Scheme audit form, which includes the provision to include additional comments for each audit item, so making it easier to record good practices observed during the audit. Also, a new ‘Contract Manager Site Observation Audit’ was made available from 1st July 2020. This provides a form enabling managers to quickly and easily record their site findings when visiting projects. Such as, how the asbestos removal job is progressing and that the job is being undertaken as planned.
“We developed the observations audit following feedback from members, so that managers’ site observations can be reported more formally. Also, the form is consistent in approach to a full ARCA audit, so supporting member contractors’ audit programmes,” commented Geoff Silver, ARCA Membership Compliance Manager. Also, from the 1st July there was a revised pricing structure for when there are more than five registered users, meaning the sixth and further licences will be reduced by 50% to just £25 per user per year. Further information on the ARCA Member’s Internal Audit App, including the pricing structure and a booking form, can be found in the support section at www.arca.org.uk
RCA is now holding 1 to 1 discussions with full contracting members either remotely or arranging face to face meetings, following COVID-19 guidance. The remote meetings can be carried out via Zoom or Teams, enabling members to still have a productive discussion with their Association, without the need to travel. “It’s been great to be back talking to members, gaining their thoughts on the new offerings, such as remote training courses, and hearing how the industry is getting back to work,” commented Peter Glossop, Membership and Client Relationship Officer at ARCA. “These meetings are a great opportunity for ARCA members to provide valuable feedback to us as your Association, as we continue to work to deliver the best possible service to you, our members.” When Peter contacts you, don’t miss the opportunity to talk to your Association.
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