We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious gold accreditation by Investors in People.
The We invest in people gold accreditation is recognition of our efforts to create a working environment where everyone can thrive and do their best work.
This global benchmark of people management and culture reflects our commitment to developing a high-performing and supportive workplace.
CEO Jessica Turner said: “This achievement is a testament to the incredible progress we have made and the inclusive, collaborative culture we continue to build at QS. Every team member has played a vital role in making QS a place where people feel valued and empowered.”
She added: “I am incredibly proud to lead QS into 2025 with this globally-recognised endorsement that we’re making great progress. Now we have a clear benchmark, we’re already working on what more we can do to build an even better workplace.”
Investors in People is a global organisation that sets the standard for people management. Their accreditation is a mark of excellence, awarded to organisations that demonstrate outstanding leadership, support, and development of their people.
Paul Devoy, CEO of Investors in People, said: “Gold accreditation for We invest in people is a fantastic effort for any organisation, and places QS in fine company with a host of organisations that understand the value of people.”
Five reasons why QS is a great place to work
- Global diversity and inclusion
QSers really value the global diversity and inclusion efforts which go beyond conventional Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies. The culture is supportive, and employees feel united despite the breadth of geographical locations.
- Empowerment and initiative
A significant number of employees feel empowered to take initiative and lead within their roles, with high percentages expressing they are encouraged to use their initiative (76%) and feel trusted to make decisions (70.6%).
- Commitment to society and diversity
The organisation’s commitment to having a positive societal impact (75.8%) and maintaining a diverse workforce (79%) are strengths acknowledged by the employees.
- Continuous improvement and innovation
There is a lively culture of continuous improvement, with employees actively encouraged to improve how things are done (75.4%) and motivated to contribute new ideas.
- We’re a mission-led organisation
We are all united behind our mission to enable motivated people across the world to achieve their potential through educational achievement, international mobility and career development.
Chief People Officer Alisha Bartl said: “There are so many reasons to love working at QS and our staff are at the heart of everything we deliver and achieve.
“We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone but there are always things to learn. The most important aspects of this process have been the opportunities to understand how we can continue to improve and move forward.
“The diversity of the QS workforce is a key element of what drives our success – and we welcome the feedback we’ve received from QSers across the globe. We will be prioritising taking action to do even more to make sure our staff are empowered to be the best they can be.”
